
My name is Melissa Ringstaff and I've been blogging since 2001. I'm a pastor's wife and homeschooling mom living in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern KY. I believe you can create a home you love and I'm here to help you do exactly that. I'm so glad you're here with me. I hope we can be friends!
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A Simple Guide to Holiday Cleaning + Printable Checklist
Imagine welcoming the holiday season with a clean, cozy home where you can truly relax and enjoy the warmth of family, friends, and festive moments—let’s make it happen together! The holidays are fast approaching! Let’s get our homes clean and cozy now so that when the candles are lit, the tables are set, and guests…

How to Hand Wash Dishes: A Step by Step Guide
Having a dishwasher is fantastic. I highly recommend owning a dishwasher if you are able. But regardless of whether you won a dishwasher or wash all of your dishes by hand, it’s very important to know how to wash your dirty dishes properly by hand. So, today I’m sharing with you the basic steps for…

How to Arrange Grocery Store Flowers
Fresh flowers can turn an ordinary day into something special—whether it’s brightening your dining table, adding interest to your living room coffee table, or simply adding a bit of beauty to your kitchen window. There’s something special about having fresh flowers in your home. A simple bouquet on the kitchen table can brighten your mood,…

The Role of a Homemaker
A while back, on a post on my Facebook page, there was quite a discussion about the wife’s role in homemaking. Someone suggested that it was unfair and sexist for me to talk to women about homemaking or sexist to assume the wife was the homemaker. So let’s talk about the role of a homemaker for a bit.

What to Clean and When: A Housekeeping Guide
With clear daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks, this housekeeping guide will help you manage your home with ease—leaving you more time for what truly matters. Have you ever felt like life at home is harder than it needs to be? Sometimes, as homemakers, we unintentionally add stress to our days simply by not staying on…

A Simple Morning Routine for Homemakers
Imagine a morning where, before the rush of the day begins, you have a few moments that belong entirely to you — a time to breathe, to reflect, and to set the tone for what’s ahead. In our busy lives, mornings can feel like a whirlwind, leaving us feeling scattered and already behind. But what…