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.
I am trying to raise money to order this years books! I will accept paypal or money orders for the items below:
- Plants Grown Up by Doorposts - wonderful book in excellent unused condition. I paid $40.00 ($48.00 on their website) - asking $30 ppd.
- TRISMS Discovering the Ancient World Curriculum in like new condition: […]
Remember how I told you about our wonderful luck with the Luna Moth and the eggs? Well, today, exactly 12 days after the eggs were laid, we have sweet tiny little green caterpillars! I am so excited I can hardly contain myself… and so are my girls!
We lost count around 30 or so. They are […]
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 North Tulip Garden so you can proclaim the official arrival of Spring, 2009 in your community. By sharing observations over the Internet, students across North America will follow the wave […]
When I saw THIS:
I had to share it with you! Is that not the sweetest little baby bootie ever?? And, if you visit humble Bea’s shop you’ll find even more darling handmade goodies!
Well, we got the new house for my step-daughter Julina and her family! We are so excited we can hardly stand it!
As I said before, the house is about 6 miles from my house and on top of the mountain ridge on Little Shepherd Trail. The property has 7 acres, a house, a detached garage, […]
Yesterday morning Mykal and I loaded our bags, our bedding, and our kids and drove five hours to Indian Creek Camp for 4 days at our Minister’s Meeting. We arrived last night at around 5:00 and had a delicious supper at 6:00 followed by a very interesting meeting and then swimming at 9:00. We found […]
