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On Bookstores and Books

Monday, July 23, 2018 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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We have lived in Cute Little Town for seven years now. We are very happy here other than the fact that we miss living close to a few amenities that were within easy driving distance when we lived in Big City. The one thing we have lamented over and …

Category: Our Family Life

Caroline’s Creative Endeavors

Monday, July 16, 2018 (Updated: Monday, June 29, 2026)
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I mention frequently that Caroline is creative and spends a lot of her time doing artistic things whether it is building on the computer (Minecraft, Roblox, Animal Jam, etc.) or with real life media. I’ve asked her a few times if she’d …

Category: Creative & Visual-Spatial Learners | Gifted & 2e HomeschoolingTag: Caroline's Art

Early July This And That

Monday, July 9, 2018 (Updated: Saturday, December 11, 2021)
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It has been oppressively hot and humid for most of the past few weeks so I’ve been spending all my time inside. I’ve been working quite a bit on the basement and weeding out more stuff. I’m rapidly approaching my total of 1000 …

Category: Our Family Life

Sensible High School Curriculum | 7Sisters Homeschool

Thursday, June 28, 2018 (Updated: Sunday, November 16, 2025)
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If you are looking for high school homeschool curriculum with a Christian worldview, I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce you to 7Sisters Homeschool! (And if your kids are younger, you’ll still want to read this and bookmark it …

Category: Homeschooling High School | Our Homeschool Curriculum ChoicesTag: Homeschool Testing | Online Homeschool Classes

11 Lists Of 11 Things From 11 Years Of Motherhood

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 (Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2026)
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"For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him." 1 Samuel 1:27

Category: Our Family LifeTag: Eloise Wilkin | Stuffed Animals

Why I Reject Minimalism and Embrace My Cozy Living History

Thursday, June 21, 2018 (Updated: Wednesday, February 18, 2026)
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Although I have advocated for simple living, living with purpose, the cozy life, etc. for many years, I’m not a fan of the term “minimalism” at all. To be honest, I find it depressing. I never really took the time to think about why …

Category: Simple LivingTag: Decorating Our Cozy Home

How To Grow Planters Full of Pansies

Thursday, June 7, 2018 (Updated: Sunday, April 5, 2026)
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I love pansies. We have planters full of them every spring and a new batch every fall. So from the first weekend in April through June and from mid-September to November, our deck is full of pansy color. Over the years, I’ve learned the secret …

Category: Homemaking | Pansies & Heartsease

The Freedom Of Learning To Say “No”

Monday, June 4, 2018 (Updated: Friday, April 24, 2026)
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I believe we are each created by God with gifts, responsibilities, and circles of influence. We can only be effective in each area of our life when we carefully consider what is truly important and make decisions accordingly. Sometimes those …

Category: MarginTag: Making Wise Choices

Cozy Blogs I’m Reading

Sunday, May 27, 2018 (Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
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I wrote a few months ago about my search last summer to find old-fashioned blogs. Cozy blogs that were full of heart and personality. Blogs that were real and not driven primarily by the latest marketing tricks and blogger guru advice. Blogs that had …

Category: Simple Living | Writing & Online LifeTag: Blogrolls

“The Simple Joys” by Beverly J. Anderson

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 (Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2024)
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The Simple Joys They miss so much who do not know The simple joys of long ago When life was lived with easy pace, And thankful hearts said table grace. When folks took time to be a friend, A helping hand, so quick to lend. When houses had a front …

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Sallie Schaaf Borrink

I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and curator of my home. 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 about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥

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