Melissa Ringstaff is a homemaker, a wife, a mom, a writer, and the Founding Director of A Virtuous Woman, a ministry for women based on the Scriptures of Proverbs 31. She enjoyes teaching women how to get their homes in order and add peace and joy to their homes. The Vintage Homemaker is from Melissa's heart and very much about who she is at home.
Melissa is the proud mother of five sweet children, a step-mom to 4 wonderful "children" who are all grown up now, and Grandarlin' to 11 (so far) grand children. She is married to the love of her life, Mykal, who is a pastor in their community. Melissa lives in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of Harlan, Kentucky.
In 2003 our family moved to Harlan, KY. My husband's family comes from these mountains. Our youngest daughter, Laura, was born at our home in Harlan. This place has a rich history and many stories to tell. I thought you might enjoy learning more about this amazing place.
Last week, we had so many technical problems with the website crashing, that I was not able to announce the winner of our Apron Memories Contest! It was not the easiest decision to make. There were several stories that I especially enjoyed! However, here I am presenting my favorite and I hope it reminds you of […]
I don’t know about you, but I just LOVE homemade biscuits. This morning has started off perfectly. I woke the kids up and got them busy with their chores. And I went and made homemade biscuits along with tomato gravy and egg omelets.
Laura, helped make them. Hannah was still asleep or she would have been […]
What has your week been like? Mine has been pretty typical. I have been working to get the website done and stay on top of it all. My husband and I had a very nice morning. I don’t usually spend much time in the mornings just enjoying his prescence, but today I made time.
The girls […]
I love Fridays. As the week comes to an end, I know that the Sabbath is coming and I can rest for real! The weather has been extraordinarily perfect. Rarely do we get a day as beautiful as today this late in the year.
The kids and I have been reconsidering our approach to homeschooling. In […]
The Apron Book:
Making, Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort
Review by Melissa Ringstaff
Written by EllynAnne Geisel
Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
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 about two years ago. Since then […]
