I just wanted to quickly share a fun craft from Norththreads. This should be a fun week! I am looking forward to doing some fun crafts with my children over the next few days.

 
I have really enjoyed decorating the house for Christmas over the last few days. Adding little touches to each and every room in the house just seems to make it the holiday even more magical. The picture above is of my breakfast nook table.    
I wanted to share an upcoming movie event with you…. Love’s Pure […]

Last night we decorated the Christmas tree. We had been trying to get to it for two weeks now, but my husband seemed to always be gone! It is one of those things that just makes the whole season so magical for children. The children especially love hanging up their own ornaments that I have […]

How are you doing? We have been so busy these last few weeks! I know this is something I often say, and truly I don’t have time to be sitting here. I find myself wondering how moms of lots of children find the time to actually sit down and blog on a regular basis, much […]

 
Q:Melissa, what a wonderful idea! Do you just put the dish towels in with all your other towels? I think I will get right to it! - Bethany
A: Bethany,
I do wash my crochet dish cloths in the wash with my dish towels. However, due to the nature of the dishcloths, it is important to rinse […]

When we were going through my mother-in-laws new house, I found a box full of vintage handkerchiefs. They are lovely! I also found a sweet little handkerchief triangle shaped box for fitting in the corner of a drawer and thus saving space. It is clear plastic with a ballerina etched in the lid. I fell […]

July 25, 2006

I have made 4 of these granny squares so far. It took me a while to find a granny square pattern that I liked and was able to understand! I am still a new crocheter and am learning slowly. But so far so good! I am using a natural cotton yarn available at […]

Monday, March 13, 2006

Closets should make you feel good. If your closets are unorganized, cramped, and just plain ugly you are creating unnecessary stress for yourself and your loved ones. In the picture above you can see my personal clothes closet and how I have arranged my shoes, clothing and other personal items. Here […]

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Show Them Your Love
by Melissa Ringstaff
This article first appeared in the February 2006 issue of A Woman of WorthA Woman of Worth.
Ever feel like your love- life, family life, and community life is in the doldrums? Here are some easy tips that will lift your spirits and show others you care:
1. Greet […]

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Summer is wonderful in so many ways. One of the things I love most about summer is the abundance of fresh produce and local farmer’s markets. This evening I sat in my comfotable chair with a large bowl of sweet English peas fresh from the garden. There is something so satisfying about […]