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Frustration

Saturday, September 15, 2007 (Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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I don’t write negative posts very often, but I’m not going to be a Pollyanna on here either. So here it is. I’m experiencing a lot …

Category: Old-Fashioned Christian Blogging

More Life With Caroline

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 (Updated: Wednesday, May 14, 2025)
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I decided it was time for a little Caroline update, especially since I had to post this picture. My friend, Katrina, a Purdue grad, sent this bib to …

Category: My Pregnancy & Baby Stories
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Modes of Baptism and Church Membership

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 (Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2026)
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Yesterday I listened to Rush Limbaugh while out running errands. I’ve listened to him for almost as long as he’s been around nationally, in varying …

Category: Institutional Church Life | Premium Essays & Audio

Ideas For A New Parent Survival Basket

Sunday, August 12, 2007 (Updated: Saturday, July 1, 2023)
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My friend, Amy B., is putting together a New Parent Survival Basket for her brother-in-law and his wife. They are expecting their first child in a few …

Category: My Pregnancy & Baby Stories
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World Breastfeeding Week and the Formula Nazis are Loose in NYC

Wednesday, August 1, 2007 (Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2023)
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Yes, folks, there is a World Breastfeeding Week and it is now. Um, not being terribly versed in the subject myself, I’ll just address three …

Category: My Pregnancy & Baby StoriesTag: Formula & Bottle Feeding
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Does Truth Matter in Blogging Relationships | True Womanhood Blog

Monday, July 30, 2007 (Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2026)
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I’ve started a new discussion on the True Womanhood blog: Does Truth Matter in Blogging Relationships? David says I’m really good at …

Category: Controversies & Case StudiesTag: True Womanhood Blog

Cranberry Orange Nut Bread Recipe

Friday, July 27, 2007 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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I made this cranberry orange nut bread for the first time last weekend when my in-laws came for brunch. It is very moist and flavorful. I found it in …

Category: Breads & Muffins | Breakfast & BrunchTag: Cranberries Recipes | Pecans Recipes
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Sometimes I Don’t Know What to Do With Myself

Wednesday, July 25, 2007 (Updated: Thursday, March 6, 2025)
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You know the saying about switching churches but you still won’t be happy in your new church because the church isn’t the problem – …

Category: Old-Fashioned Christian Blogging
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Critique of Vision Forum Teachings by Midwest Christian Outreach

Tuesday, July 24, 2007 (Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026)
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Midwest Christian Outreach has posted a PDF of their Spring 2007 issue. (If the PDF won’t open for you, right click and open it in another tab.) …

Category: Controversies & Case StudiesTag: Vision Forum
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Preparing For Natural Disasters and Such

Monday, July 23, 2007 (Updated: Monday, January 13, 2025)
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My thoughts are with our bloggy friends in England who are being impacted by the terrible flooding over there. From the Times Online: Food and …

Category: The Prudent & Prepared Homemaker
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Sleep For A High Need Baby, Getting Baby Off Baby Food

Thursday, July 19, 2007 (Updated: Thursday, March 30, 2023)
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First of all, you all need to stop saying how much you are going to miss me. Just about every time I read that I either get misty or I feel like a …

Category: My Pregnancy & Baby Stories

Deciding To Have An Only Child

Tuesday, July 17, 2007 (Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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If you are new to my website, I highly recommend reading a few of my previous posts before reading this post about deciding to have an only child. …

Category: Only Child
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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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