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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This has been a very, very busy couple of weeks. This past weekend we had our annual Eastern Kentucky Campmeeting. We stayed at a hotel up in Prestonsburg, KY which is about 2 1/2 hours from here. I always look forward to this campmeeting! And the speaker this year, Elder Jon van Zyl…. wow! His…
Moms Have the Most Important Job in the World
And Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13
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A well-stocked pantry saves time, money, and stress. Do you know which staples every homemaker should keep on hand to make meal prep easier? There’s something deeply comforting about opening your pantry and seeing the shelves lined with jars, cans, and baskets of ingredients ready to use. A stocked pantry isn’t just about convenience —…
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Yesterday was full of emotions. My mother-in-law finally came home from the hospital. She’s had a rough go of it this past few weeks. She’s on oxygen and has congestive heart failure and we are praying she regains some of her strength. I don’t often talk about deeply emotional or personal things here, simply because…
How To Recognize And Respond To Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse is a destructive and all-too-common problem within Christian marriages. Despite the fact that abuse destroys families, it’s often overlooked or minimized in Christian communities because of various religious beliefs. Let’s take a look at the issue of emotional abuse within Christian marriages and how to know if you or someone you love is…
Tropical Pineapple Lemonade: You’ll Love This Recipe!
Summers in our area can be really hot (hello southern living), and sometimes we just want something different than water to drink. Today I’m sharing a quick and easy recipe for Pineapple Lemonade you are guaranteed to enjoy! Serving up a sweet lemonade is the perfect way to beat that heat and make those extra…