
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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Welcome to my very first Thrift Haul video. 🙂 You can watch the video and read the transcript below. 🙂 I had so much fun making this video and it was actually a collaboration with a few other YouTubers I recently met. Hi everyone! My name is Melissa Ringstaff and I just want to welcome…

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In our house, saving money is the only option. It’s either sink or swim! Living on a pastor’s salary is not easy unless you implement some great money saving strategies. Today I’m sharing lots of tips on how you can save money at the grocery store. Originally published May 2015. Updated March 2023. Tips for…