
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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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…

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If homemaking feels more like a source of stress than a place of peace, it’s time to step back, reset, and rediscover the joy of cultivating a home filled with gratitude and grace. Home is meant to be a place of rest and refuge, but too often, the weight of daily tasks, comparison on social…

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Last weekend I drove down to spend the weekend with Laura at her college. It was Parent’s Weekend and the school had planned activities for parents. This was my first time going for Parent’s Weekend and Laura is a Junior is college now. Where has the time gone? I got up at 4am and left…

My Goals for 2025 + Word of the Year
As we usher in a new year, there’s something magical about the blank canvas stretching before us. A fresh start can spark creativity, motivation, and the resolve to tackle meaningful goals. I actually don’t usually set new year goals or resolutions specifically. However, I’m very much goal oriented and spend a lot of time in…

15 Bible Verses for the Heart and Home + Action Steps
Home is more than just a place—it’s the center of our daily lives, where love is nurtured, peace is cultivated, and faith is lived out in the little, ordinary moments of ordinary days. The atmosphere of in your home is shaped by the priorities you set and the way you go about your daily routines….