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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I get emails from you guys all the time telling me you feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin with getting your house in order. Believe me when I say, I’ve been there! Feeling overwhelmed when your house is out of control isn’t a good feeling, but it is possible to overcome! 1 Corinthians…
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