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Mandarin Chicken Coleslaw Recipe

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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My mom gave me a subscription to Taste of Home’s Cooking for 2 magazine. I’ve received three issues and they really do have a lot of great recipes. I tried this recipe for Mandarin Chicken Coleslaw a couple of weeks ago because it sounded …

Category: Veggies & SaladsTag: Summer Recipes

Grilled Salmon with Rosemary Recipe

Monday, June 25, 2007 (Updated: Friday, April 24, 2026)
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I found this recipe online while searching for a salmon recipe for grilling that used fresh rosemary. Rosemary is a favorite ingredient of mine and I have some in my garden I was looking forward to using for the first time this year. This recipe for …

Category: Main DishesTag: Fish & Seafood Recipes | Summer Recipes

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Rub Recipe

Thursday, June 21, 2007 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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My mom shared this recipe for grilled pork tenderloin rub and I made it for the first time this evening. YUM. So easy and great for these warm summer months. Be sure to put this in a sealed bag when you put it in the refrigerator because it will give …

Category: Mixes & RubsTag: Summer Recipes

Have You Prayed For Paris Hilton?

Monday, June 11, 2007 (Updated: Saturday, July 4, 2026)
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"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Hebrews 4:12

Category: Biblical Truth & Discernment
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Ambivalence and Motherhood

Friday, June 1, 2007 (Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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When I was at the allergist a few months ago, I picked up the April 2007 issue of Child magazine. As usual, God gave me a gentle reminder through an unexpected place. The last piece in the magazine was “The End of Ambivalence” by Rebecca …

Category: Our Family Life

Why I Think This May Be a Bad Time to Buy a House

Monday, May 14, 2007 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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I mentioned in a post last week that I think this may be a bad time to buy a house. I thought I would elaborate on this just a little bit. No, this isn’t a financial blog and I’m not a financial expert. I have no financial training (other …

Category: Family Economy
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My Blogging Philosophy (at least part of it)

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 (Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
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While I was on bloggy break, I thought alot about blogging, blah, blah, blah. (Oh no! Not another one of those posts!) Fear not! This is not going to be about why I blog, but instead what I blog. And not just what I blog, but how I try to live my …

Category: Writing & Online Life
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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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