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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Weekly Checklists for August 2024
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Overwhelmed at Home? This Simple Routine Will Help
Ever feel like your house is falling apart and you’re too tired to care, let alone clean? You’re not lazy—you’re exhausted, and this simple weekly rhythm might be just what you need. There’s nothing quite like waking up and already feeling behind. Maybe the dishes didn’t get done last night. Maybe there’s a strange smell…
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…
My Spring Kitchen Refresh + Video
Hey friends, I can’t wait to take you behind the scenes and show you how I’m infusing my kitchen with all the thrifted finds, vintage heirlooms, and cozy touches I’ve been collecting—let’s jump right in! I’m so excited to share the cozy kitchen refresh I’ve been working on! Over the past few weeks, I’ve been…
Free Printable Homemaker’s Notebook: November 2025
As homemakers, having tools and resources that inspire, encourage, and help us manage our homes and families better is important. We’re living during a time when family life is so busy. There’s so much to remember and so much to do in any given week. Today, I’m sharing my homemaking binder for November 2025. I know you’ll love…
MOB Only: A Fresh Start for Your Heart and Home
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