
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 cluttered and disorganized kitchen pantry can easily lead to frustration and chaos in the kitchen. Luckily, there are plenty of great ideas out there to help simplify and organize your pantry. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite kitchen pantry organization ideas to simplify and organize life. If your kitchen pantry is a mess,…

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.

Twice Baked Broccoli Cheese Potatoes | Freezer Cooking | Meal Prepping
One of the things I’ve been working on incorporating into my weekly habit is preparing meals ahead of time so that on busy nights I don’t have to stress over what we’re eating. These Twice-Baked Broccoli Cheese Potatoes are simple to put together and taste amazing! Be sure to download my free printable Freezer Inventory…

Habit Stacking for Homemakers: How to Build Better Routines
Feeling stuck in your routines and struggling to build better habits? The secret might be simpler than you think—and it starts with what you’re already doing. Some days it feels like you’re moving nonstop—but nothing actually gets done. You meant to clean the bathroom, fold the laundry, read your Bible, and prep dinner early… but…

30 Days of Healthy Menu Plans: 60 Recipes Ideas
Are you looking for fresh, nourishing meal ideas for the next month? Below you’ll find 30 menu plans of wholesome entrées crafted with whole-food ingredients, plus a vegetarian alternative for each. To round out every plate, I’ve added side dishes that complement the main course. I hope these ideas are helpful in supplementing your regular…

Meal Prep 101 for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
Is getting dinner on the table every day a challenge or do you find yourself dreading packing the same old lunch every day? I have a solution for you that will make your life so much easier. Meal prep is an easy way to get dinner on the table without spending all day in the…