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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Photo Credit: Doriana Preserving a Legacy of Family, Faith, and Food – November 1 – December 31 Sunday night we came home from our weekend camp out and I was tempted to catch up on work that needed to be done. But then, my daughter came in the room and said, “I’m bored.” So instead…
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“Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.” Proverbs 16:20