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4th Annual Spring Clean Challenge

Posted on Mar 22nd, 2012 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 10 Comments

Get ready for this year’s 4th Annual Spring Clean Challenge. It begins April 2, 2012! There will be print outs and homework and heartwork… So…

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Creating a Morning Ritual

Posted on Sep 5th, 2006 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

With the changing of seasons, often comes a new routine. Have you thought about adding a new ritual to your morning routine? This year my newest…

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Spring Cleaning for the Heart and Home: Day 2

Posted on Apr 3rd, 2012 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 1 Comment

How are you ladies this morning? Did you complete yesterday's workbook pages? What did you learn about yourself? Today we continue to look into our…

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In the Kitchen

Picky Eaters

Posted on Dec 6th, 2011 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 1 Comment

From Chaos to Calm: Day Forty-One  Picky Eaters  Scripture Memory: "Take wheat and barley, beans and lentils, millet and spelt; put them in a…

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Bavarian Strawberry Pie

Posted on Jul 28th, 2010 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

2 1/2 cups flaked sweetened coconut 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced 3/4 cup sugar 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored…

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Apron Memories

Posted on May 2nd, 2007 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

When EllyneAnne asked me to review her newest book, The Apron Book, I could hardly wait to receive it in the mail. My love affair with aprons, began…

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Everyday Crafts

Spring Always Comes Embroidery Pattern

Posted on Feb 18th, 2011 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 2 Comments

After months of snow, snow, snow, and more snow, this little craft is a perfect distraction! Download this sweet embroidery patter for free from…

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Owl Valentine

Posted on Feb 7th, 2011 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

I found this adorable Owl Valentine your children can make. Looks super easy and totally…

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Needle Felted Sheep Kit

Posted on Jan 28th, 2011 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

Bear Creek Designs has this amazingly beautiful felting kit for sale that includes step by step photo instructions for the beginner.…

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In the Garden

Ideas to Celebrate Spring | A Virtuous Woman

Ideas for Spring and Easter

Posted on Mar 10th, 2013 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 2 Comments

I woke up this morning to sunshine... something that's been severely lacking in my neck of the woods... all winter long. And the weather. Oh, it…

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What to Do with Summer Squash #2

Posted on Jul 10th, 2012 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

This has to be one of my all time favorite ways to use up summer squash. It is one of the easiest meal to make! Vegetable Fajitas or Tacos I…

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Ordering Seeds

Posted on Feb 9th, 2009 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 1 Comment

About two weeks ago, I finally placed my seed order from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. I can hardly wait for the seeds to come! I literally spent weeks…

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