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Free Woodworking Fun At Home Depot

Saturday, November 6, 2010 (Updated: Wednesday, July 13, 2022)
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After hearing the commercials on the radio for days, I called Home Depot about their Saturday morning children’s craft project. It sounded like something Caroline would enjoy so we headed over. All I can say is she must have inherited a little …

Category: Homeschooling Preschoolers | Our Family Life

The Complementarian Argument From Historical Precedence

Friday, October 29, 2010 (Updated: Saturday, July 4, 2026)
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One of the most common reasons given for the correctness of the complementarian doctrine is that it is the view supported by church history. The complementarian argument goes that the egalitarian perspective has only come about in the last few …

Category: Biblical Truth & DiscernmentTag: Church Fathers

Preparing For The Storm

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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I think Caroline must be part kitty cat as she can clearly sense the approaching storm. (The forecasters are predicting the Midwest equivalent of a category 3 hurricane type event of historic proportions moving through today and tomorrow.) David and …

Category: The Prudent & Prepared Homemaker

The Complementarian Position Is Not Lived Out Consistently, Even By Ardent Followers

Monday, October 25, 2010 (Updated: Saturday, July 4, 2026)
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One of the things I’ve never been able to reconcile about the complementarian position is how frequently one thing is preached or taught and another is lived out. I honestly don’t think most complementarians mean to be inconsistent. I …

Category: Biblical Truth & Discernment

Easy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Sunday, October 24, 2010 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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I had never toasted pumpkin seeds before today. Oh my. These are SO GOOD. I am seriously going to need to buy more pumpkins just to make more of these! Here is the recipe I adapted for our use. This recipe for toasted pumpkin seeds is so easy and …

Category: Desserts & TreatsTag: Pumpkins

6 Simple Ways We Are Saving Money

Monday, October 18, 2010 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Now that we’ve achieved some sense of normalcy around here after nearly five years of constant ups and downs, we’ve been able to be a bit more proactive in little things that can make a difference financially. While none of these money …

Category: Family Economy

Creative Writing With “The Mysteries of Harris Burdick”

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 (Updated: Monday, May 11, 2026)
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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg was one of my favorite picture books when I began my teaching career. I immediately purchased a copy to use as a launch for both discussions and creative writing projects. I was not alone in my …

Category: Cozy Book Reviews | Homeschooling Elementary SchoolTag: Picture Books
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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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