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Parenting and Homeschooling As An Introvert

Saturday, August 11, 2012 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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The past few weeks have been hard.  I hit the proverbial wall this week and it all had to do with being so strongly introverted. Parenting and homeschooling as an introvert is hard. On the bright side, I think God allowed me to realize something in …

Category: Encouragement for Homeschool Moms | Our Family Life

Salmon Patties with Red Pepper and Green Onion Recipe

Sunday, July 29, 2012 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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This is one of my most favorite things to eat in the whole world. I serve these salmon patties with creamed peas on top. My mom always served salmon patties with creamed peas (albeit a different salmon patty recipe). When I asked her why she served …

Category: Main DishesTag: Fish & Seafood Recipes

Creamed Peas Recipe

Sunday, July 29, 2012 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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I serve creamed peas with Salmon Patties with Green Onion and Red Peppers. (The story behind the combination is on the other post.) Caroline loves them which is saying something since she currently doesn’t like any vegetable except cucumbers! I …

Category: Veggies & Salads
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The Downside of Eating Real Food

Thursday, July 26, 2012 (Updated: Saturday, February 14, 2026)
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Although we endeavor to eat well, we are far from food purists in our home. I do cook a significant portion of our food from scratch, but we regularly consume ready-to-eat cereals, crackers, etc. I try to buy better quality and/or organic food as …

Category: Our Family Life

Blueberry and Cream Cheese Strata Casserole Recipe

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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This Blueberry and Cream Cheese Strata Casserole is my personal adaptation. I made this a couple of times and after reading some other versions and comments online, made some tweaks to make it my own.  This is the best version by far! My changes were …

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Pineapple Zucchini Bread Recipe

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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My mom made this Pineapple Zucchini Bread for us the last time we visited. Caroline gobbled it up so consider that a strong recommendation. If you are looking for a yummy way to use up some of that zucchini, here is a great way to do so with tasty …

Category: Breads & Muffins | Breakfast & Brunch

Easy Homemade Weather Station

Monday, July 23, 2012 (Updated: Saturday, April 4, 2026)
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David and I are weather geeks. We both wanted to be meteorologists when we were younger and I think Caroline got some of the genes. She found a homemade weather station in a library book and was very excited to make it. So I drafted David to do this …

Category: Homeschooling PreschoolersTag: Nature Study
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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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