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Raising a Dreamer Child and Ignoring Conventional Wisdom

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 (Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2026)
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Karen has a great post up on Raising a Dreamer. The topic of raising a dreamer is near and dear to my heart so her post resonated with me. Sandra left an outstanding comment on Karen’s post and I’m putting it here because I don’t …

Category: Gifted & 2e Christian Parenting | Homeschooling & Family Relationships | Our Family Life

My Little House In The Big Woods Fantasy

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 (Updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025)
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As we wrestle through the issue of what to do next regarding housing, I find myself returning to what I call My Little House in the Big Woods Fantasy. I’m smart enough to know that life for the Ingalls family was not simple. It was hard work to …

Category: Simple LivingTag: Laura Ingalls Wilder & Little House Books
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And Now the Million Dollar Questions: Buy or Rent? City or Country?

Sunday, January 23, 2011 (Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2023)
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We currently live in the city. In approximately 23 days (!) we will no longer own this house. The buyer has generously given us ample time to get out. But the questions are what and where? Buy or rent? City or country? We’ve talked for years …

Category: Our Family Life

Dealing With Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and My Number One Health Rule

Monday, December 13, 2010 (Updated: Thursday, November 13, 2025)
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A couple of years ago I mentioned that my doctor suspected I have seasonal affective disorder. I wasn’t surprised as I had had the same thought for some time. Over the past couple of years I’ve really focused on learning effective ways to …

Category: Our Family LifeTag: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

When Christmas Isn’t As It Should Be

Monday, December 6, 2010 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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It seems almost sacrilegious to write about Christmas not being completely and totally merry. Blogs are full of joyful posts about anticipating the holiday, making plans, secrets, and fun. Gorgeous photo spreads of happy activities adorn many blogs. …

Category: Simple Holidays & Traditions

“Emotional Phases of a Woman’s Life” By Jean Lush

Sunday, December 5, 2010 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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I’ve read literally thousands of books. There are very few I would say changed my life or so impacted my thinking that I regularly think about their content or pick them up over and over again. Emotional Phases of a Woman’s Life by Jean …

Category: Our Family Life

How a Homeschooled Dreamer Does Preschool Math

Monday, November 15, 2010 (Updated: Monday, June 29, 2026)
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One of the things I enjoy about Caroline is the fact that she is so imaginative and creative. She has a rich imagination that far exceeds anything I ever had as a child. In the Strong-willed Child Or Dreamer? book, I am a doer and she is a dreamer. …

Category: Creative & Visual-Spatial Learners | Homeschooling Preschoolers
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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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