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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Celebrate the Advent season with a heart full of hope and joy with my ADVENTures in Prophecy Advent Calendar – a Scripture Card Set that guides your family through the prophecies and promises of Christ’s birth, life, and resurrection. This 25-day Advent Calendar has been very popular over the years. I’m so happy to share…
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Daily Journal | Family Life | Homemaking | The Proverbs 31 Woman At Home | Keeping House | MotherhoodThe Uh Oh Bucket
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Ever since I was a little girl, making salt dough ornaments were a Christmas tradition that I loved. This simple salt dough star ornament is so easy to make and easy enough for even young children to participate! If you are using the ADVENTures in Prophecy printable advent calendar, this ornament is a perfect activity…