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Trusting God With Romance and Marriage

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 (Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2026)
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"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21

Category: Our Family LifeTag: Trusting God

The Ginghams Paper Dolls (Free!)

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 (Updated: Monday, May 11, 2026)
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Have you ever heard of The Ginghams Paper Dolls? They were very popular many years ago and women have fond memories of playing with them as a girl. I happened across a free download of these adorable paper dolls and wanted to share them with you. …

Category: Free Vintage Paper DollsTag: Books For Girls

Spiritual Abuse | Fifteen Years Later

Saturday, July 30, 2011 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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A few weeks ago Karen linked to information about the implosion within Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM). On the forefront of the situation is C.J. Mahaney, the well-known leader of the group of churches. As I commented on Karen’s blog at the …

Category: Christian Living
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Is There A Best Time to Have a Baby?

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 (Updated: Saturday, April 1, 2023)
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There are many factors that can come into play when deciding to have a baby. Although it may not be possible to choose exactly when a baby comes, there are definite advantages to certain seasons. Here are five factors that might help a husband and …

Category: My Pregnancy & Baby Stories
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Planning Our Relaxed Homeschooling Kindergarten

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 (Updated: Monday, June 29, 2026)
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Like most homeschooling moms, I’m currently in the midst of planning. For our family, I am in the middle of planning our relaxed homeschooling kindergarten year. After doing a lot of research about the different kinds of curriculum packages …

Category: Creative & Visual-Spatial Learners | Homeschool Planning | Homeschooling Elementary School | Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices

Two Reasons I Love Little Bear

Thursday, July 7, 2011 (Updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025)
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Based on reader recommendations, I bought the Feel Better Little Bear DVD for Caroline many months ago. It was a great decision as it has become a favorite in our home. We’ve since added Rainy Day Tales, Little Bear’s Band, and The Little …

Category: Only Child

Homeschool Versus Christian School

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 (Updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025)
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Some of you may have noticed my absence around here the past few weeks. It wasn’t an intentional break. It was a break that just kind of developed as I needed time to do and think and process. We’ve been processing a lot in recent weeks.  …

Category: Only Child | Relaxed Homeschooling
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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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