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10 Ways To Be Cozy At Home

Friday, October 23, 2020 (Updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025)
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Welcome to the coziest time of the year! The truly cozy stretch of autumn and winter is when we fluff our nests a bit and curate the small changes that make our home individually our own as I discuss in Embracing the Simplicity of Homemaking. If you …

Category: Contentment | Simple Living

Our Cozy Home No. 44

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 (Updated: Friday, May 16, 2025)
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We’ve hit peak autumn color here in our area. The color is spectacularly good this year so we are making a point of getting out every day to take a ride somewhere and soak it all in. It’s truly the best foliage display we’ve had in …

Category: Our Cozy Home This WeekTag: Albert Anker (Artist)

When Your Quiet Simple Life Hits Reality

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 (Updated: Monday, May 11, 2026)
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While we desire to live a quiet and simple life, sometimes we must be willing to face reality, stand up, and be counted. A quiet and simple life isn’t something we should take for granted. There are forces at work right now that would undermine …

Category: Our Family LifeTag: Audio

Breaking Our Bonds: Wokeness Will Destroy NPC Sororities

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 (Updated: Monday, May 18, 2026)
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One of the enjoyable parts of running this website is discovering other Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delta) sorority sisters. Over the years I’ve met Tri Deltas from different chapters around the country. It provides an instant bond. Why? Because …

Category: Controversies & Case Studies | Created Male & Female

Our Cozy Home No. 43

Monday, September 28, 2020 (Updated: Friday, May 16, 2025)
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Happy Monday evening! Today is Caroline’s birthday so I’ve been busy celebrating. We had a good visit with my parents who we haven’t seen since long before the coronavirus lockdowns. It was only a visit for the day, but it made all …

Category: Our Cozy Home This WeekTag: George Goodwin Kilburne (Artist) | Lockdown

Relaxed Homeschooling Curriculum Choices For Eighth Grade

Thursday, September 24, 2020 (Updated: Sunday, November 16, 2025)
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We are now homeschooling eighth grade. I wanted to share our relaxed homeschooling curriculum choices for this year. With Caroline’s input, I’ve put together an interesting collection of materials that should make for a good year. As a …

Category: Dyscalculia | Dysgraphia | Gifted & 2e Homeschooling | Homeschooling Middle School | Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices | Relaxed Homeschooling
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Most of These Arrogant Pastors Have Ended Up in Error or Serious Sin

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 (Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2026)
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I finally found this video link in my archives. This is from a number of years ago and most of these men have now ended up in error, controversy, or serious sin. Be a Berean. Every day. Do not follow men (or women). Follow Christ. Look for truth, …

Category: Controversies & Case StudiesTag: Mark Driscoll | Matt Chandler

75 Children’s Books About Farms & Agrarian Life

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 (Updated: Monday, May 11, 2026)
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Farms and agrarian life are fascinating subjects for children. I’ve created this list of children’s books related to these themes to help you find a wide variety of books to use in your home. This list includes both picture books and …

Category: Cozy Book ReviewsTag: Book Lists | Farm | Picture Books

Our Cozy Home No. 42

Monday, September 21, 2020 (Updated: Friday, May 16, 2025)
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Happy Monday! I had to go back and reacquaint myself with what had written in Simple Living This Week No. 41 since a few weeks have passed. As I mentioned in Surge Capacity and Dealing With Difficult Times last week, I’m finding my mental …

Category: Our Cozy Home This WeekTag: Helen Allingham (Artist)

Surge Capacity & Dealing With Difficult Times

Monday, September 14, 2020 (Updated: Monday, May 11, 2026)
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Have you struggled during these difficult times? Have you felt something you couldn’t quite name? It might be related to something called surge capacity. In this video, we’re going to look at what surge capacity is and some practical ways …

Category: Simple LivingTag: Audio | Lockdown

The Cost of Homeschooling No One Talks About: Retirement Savings

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 (Updated: Tuesday, September 30, 2025)
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Homeschooling is costly. Frugal homeschooling is a myth. There. I’ve said it. I’ve thought it for a long time, but here we are putting it out there in the open. Homeschooling is not cheap and anyone who says that homeschooling can be done …

Category: Choosing to HomeschoolTag: Social Security

Quotes About Living a Peaceful & Joyful Life

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 (Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2026)
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We talk a lot about peace, understanding, and joy around here because I believe they are central to simple living and cozy life. I’ve long collected quotes and today I’ve assembled some around the idea of living a peaceful and joyful …

Category: Simple Living
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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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