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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Meal planning can feel like an overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to! Instead of looking at meal planning like just one more thing you need to do that stresses you out, let’s look at how to simplify meal planning so you save time and money! Maybe you can relate. It’s almost dinner time and…
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Free Printable Homemaker’s Notebook: May 2026
May always feels like a turning point in the year. The days are warmer, the calendar starts filling up, gardens begin to need more attention, and home life begins shifting toward summer little by little. Although here in the mountains of Kentucky, the last few days have been chilly and I’ve had to wear a…
Cozy Christmas Decor Finds on Amazon You’ll Love
Christmas is such a special time of year and even though my kids are getting older, I still love to see their faces light up. So today I’m sharing some of my favorite ideas for cozy Christmas decor that I found on Amazon. This year I’m beyond excited to decorate for Christmas. Each year I…
An Easy Tip for Getting Kids to Help with Laundry
Originally published February 2011. Updated February 2025. I have four girls still at home. We have a lot of laundry. There are two ways I make laundry chores easier for myself are: #1 My two teen daughters do their own laundry. They have set days. Sarah’s laundry day is Sunday and Emily’s is Monday. This means…
The Ultimate List of Themed Dinner Nights
Are you looking for a simple meal planning solution? Themed dinner nights make meal planning quick and easy. I think you’ll find some new ideas along with oldies but goodies on my ultimate list of themed dinner nights below. Have more ideas? Be sure to leave a comment! I love meal planning almost as much…