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Around Our Home In March

Sunday, March 5, 2017 (Updated: Wednesday, November 23, 2022)
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I’m currently playing catch up after Caroline was sick for a week and then I was down for a week. Thankfully David did not get it so we managed to keep things running fairly normally in terms of the home. I kept up with some of my work, but not …

Category: Our Family LifeTag: Stuffed Animals
Should I Have My Gifted Child Tested

Should I Have My Gifted Child Tested?

Sunday, February 19, 2017 (Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026)
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There are many reasons why a parent might want to have their gifted child tested. I’m going to focus on the primary reasons we chose to pay for professional testing and the outcomes. Parts of this might seem a bit cryptic and I don’t mean …

Category: Asynchronous Development | Gifted & 2e Christian Parenting | Gifted & 2e Homeschooling | Twice-Exceptional (2e)Tag: Gifted/2e Testing and Diagnosis

Using Minecraft in Your Homeschool

Saturday, February 18, 2017 (Updated: Monday, June 29, 2026)
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Minecraft is a powerful learning tool. Although I was highly skeptical of it when my daughter first expressed an interest, our family’s experience with Minecraft completely changed my mind. So can Minecraft be an educational tool? Absolutely. …

Category: Creative & Visual-Spatial Learners | Gifted & 2e Homeschooling
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Praxis | Alternative To College After High School

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 (Updated: Wednesday, March 11, 2026)
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I originally discovered Praxis when a blogger I follow on Facebook shared a Praxis post. I started following Praxis for the thought-provoking information and articles that they share. I found the idea of Praxis as an alternative to college after high …

Category: Life After Homeschool High School

Around Our Home In February

Friday, February 3, 2017 (Updated: Wednesday, May 14, 2025)
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My life this month is mostly centered around my work. Other than caring for my family, my work is where the bulk of my time goes. David and I are finishing up the Homeschool Planners that will be EDITABLE. They should be in my shop by Monday …

Category: Our Family Life

Multipotentiality as a Gifted Adult – Heather’s Story

Monday, January 30, 2017 (Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
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This is Heather’s story. When did you know you were different from other children? Is there a particular event that stands out? I remember sitting on a swing at recess when I was in first grade and feeling lonely.  In looking back, I must have …

Category: Gifted & 2e Christian ParentingTag: Gifted/2e Women | A Series of Stories | Perfectionism

Favorite Planning Tools For Homeschool Moms

Sunday, January 29, 2017 (Updated: Tuesday, July 12, 2022)
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After homeschooling for several years, I’ve learned what works best for me when it comes to planning. I’m happy to share with you a few of my favorite planning tools for homeschool moms. Remember that your homeschooling experience will …

Category: Homeschool PlanningTag: Homeschool Organization & Supplies
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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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