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We Love Our Homeschool Co-op

5 Reasons Why We Love Our Homeschool Co-op

Monday, September 8, 2014 (Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026)
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I confess I had heard so many negative stories about homeschool co-ops that I wasn’t sure if I wanted to join one. But I also knew that co-ops …

Category: Homeschool Planning

“Perfect” and “Homeschool” Shouldn’t Be Used in the Same Sentence

Friday, August 22, 2014 (Updated: Friday, February 7, 2025)
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I was recently looking for something online and I saw a link for a post about creating the perfect homeschool schedule. May I quote Miss Alice from …

Category: Homeschool Planning

Our Homeschool Learning Room For Third Grade

Thursday, August 14, 2014 (Updated: Monday, November 17, 2025)
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Our homeschool learning room hasn’t changed a lot since the previous years (first grade, second grade), but for the sake of keeping a record I …

Category: Homeschooling Elementary SchoolTag: Homeschool Room

Relaxed Homeschooling Curriculum for a Creative Gifted Child

Sunday, August 3, 2014 (Updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025)
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Would it be wrong to start off a post about relaxed homeschooling curriculum choices for the upcoming year and admit that a lot of the time I feel …

Category: Creative Children | Gifted & 2e Homeschooling | Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices | Relaxed Homeschooling

Of Eosinophilic Esophagitis, a Gifted Daughter, and a Husband Trying To Keep Up

Saturday, August 2, 2014 (Updated: Saturday, February 14, 2026)
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I haven’t written a post just about our day to day life in a long time. Some of you have been reading my site since 2005 and have followed me …

Category: Gifted & 2e Homeschooling | Gifted & 2e Parenting For Christians | Our Family LifeTag: Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Relax and Plan More Homeschool Fun

Friday, July 25, 2014 (Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026)
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How often do you have fun as a homeschooling parent? Do you ever allow yourself to simply relax and enjoy the process of watching your child’s …

Category: Homeschool PlanningTag: 5 Days to Re-Energize Your Homeschool | Burnout

Strewing In Your Homeschool

Thursday, July 24, 2014 (Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026)
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Have you ever heard of strewing in the context of homeschooling? I discovered I was doing it before I learned it had an official term such as the art …

Category: Homeschool PlanningTag: 5 Days to Re-Energize Your Homeschool | Homeschool Organization & Supplies | Strewing

Invest In New Homeschool Materials

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 (Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026)
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Homeschoolers are often a thrifty bunch and that is good. No matter what our financial situation is, it’s a good idea to be financially prudent. …

Category: Homeschool PlanningTag: 5 Days to Re-Energize Your Homeschool | Homeschool Organization & Supplies

Creative Ways to Re-Energize Your Homeschool Space

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 (Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026)
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Homeschooling happens in all different kinds of places. Some people have a room dedicated to their homeschool endeavors. Some people study at the …

Category: Homeschool Planning | Homeschooling Elementary SchoolTag: 5 Days to Re-Energize Your Homeschool | Homeschool Room

3 Ways To Change Your Homeschool Approach

Monday, July 21, 2014 (Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026)
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Did you have ideas about what homeschooling would be like before you started? Before your child was out of diapers? How about before you had a child? …

Category: Homeschool PlanningTag: 5 Days to Re-Energize Your Homeschool

5 Days To Re-Energize Your Homeschool

Sunday, July 20, 2014 (Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026)
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Is it time to shake things up in your homeschool? Have you lost that energized feeling? Does homeschooling feel too routine? Not what you dreamed of …

Category: Homeschool PlanningTag: 5 Days to Re-Energize Your Homeschool

7 Day Declutter Challenge

Saturday, July 12, 2014 (Updated: Friday, May 16, 2025)
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Although I’m naturally wired to keep clutter to a minimum and have a fairly organized home, I still have spots that I never seem to get on top …

Category: Home Organization
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Sallie Schaaf Borrink

I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and happy warrior for Christ. Our little family lives a quiet and cozy life of home education, self-employment, and pithy exchanges. I’ve been writing here for 20+ years as a curator of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. I don't peddle trendy aesthetics or ideas, but write about what I'm learning while thinking for myself. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥

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