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Spring Cleaning for the Heart and Home: Day 6

Posted on Apr 9th, 2012 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

Good morning, ladies! It's a new week! How was your weekend? The weather has cooled down here. We spent the weekend wearing sweaters! We are also…

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Cleaning the Bathroom

Posted on Jan 31st, 2012 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 1 Comment

From Chaos to Calm: Day Forty-Six Cleaning the Bathroom Scripture Memory: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and…

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Preparing for this Journey

Posted on Aug 1st, 2011 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 1 Comment

From Chaos to Calm: Day One Preparing for This Journey Scripture Memory: “Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out…

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In the Kitchen

Food Storage

Posted on Jun 30th, 2009 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 3 Comments

I have been trying to move away from using so much plastic. I still have a few pieces that I use from time to time. However, my new favorite way to…

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Autumn Harvest – Canning Kiwi Jam

Posted on Nov 30th, 2009 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

Kiwi: Kiwi is abundant this time of the year. If you know someone (like I do) who has a Kiwi vine or are lucky enough to have one yourself, you…

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Design Your Own Recipe Card and Tin

Posted on Nov 3rd, 2010 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

This Christmas, why not give a gift that will keep on giving... for generations? Print your favorite recipes on pretty recipe cards that you design…

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Everyday Crafts

Love Bug Valentines

Posted on Feb 13th, 2012 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

I found this adorable printable valentine this morning. If I had seen these earlier, I would have used them for my daughter Hannah who loves all…

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One Time Use Soap Crafts

Posted on Jan 12th, 2011 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

Have you ever seen this idea? I immediately fell in love! Any of these ideas would make a great gift.  And the possibilities are…

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Ice Cream Cone Cards

Posted on Jun 1st, 2011 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

I found this adorable free printable pattern for Ice Cream Cone Cards over at Outside the…

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In the Garden

Plant a Journey North Garden This Fall…

Posted on Aug 13th, 2008 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

I received this in my email... looks like fun! Get Ready to Track Next Spring's Journey North It's time to dig in! This fall, plant a Journey…

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Valentine’s Day Goodies

Posted on Feb 14th, 2009 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

Well, we ended up not being able to celebrate our Valentine's Day on Friday (yesterday), s0 we will be doing that tomorrow! However, throughout the…

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Creative Gardening Ideas

Posted on Apr 26th, 2012 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

I found this idea on Pintrest yesterday. So clever! I have several pallets lying around. I might just try this one! Photo Credit: Sprittibee  And…

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The Vintage Homemaker : Melissa’s Blog

Strawberry Beds

Posted on May 17th, 2012 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 1 Comment

We have a garden bed full of strawberry plants with plans to plant more this year. We've been disappointed to find that most of the strawberries that…

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Sparrow’s Nest

Posted on May 16th, 2012 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

We were delighted to find a sparrow's nest hiding in my rose bush by the back door this week. This minature rose bush was one of those that my…

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Kids Time 2012

Posted on May 16th, 2012 - By Melissa Ringstaff - 0 Comments

On Sunday we drove up to Thompsonville, Illinois to help with the production of the Kids Time Bible Story segments for 2012. We'll be here all…

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