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Frugal Choices and Inspiration

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Lately I’ve been thinking about frugality quite a bit. It must be a combination of the fall harvest time and business being slow that makes me focus on ways to make money and stretch what we do have even further. I was interested to learn when …

Category: Family EconomyTag: Making Wise Choices
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Happy Engagement Anniversary, David!

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 (Updated: Thursday, March 30, 2023)
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Nine years ago today, my then beau, David, and I took a daytrip from Grand Rapids to Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We had a lovely day, driving through Petoskey and across the Mackinac Bridge. We had lunch in the little town of …

Category: Our Family Life

Rich Cheese Soup Recipe

Thursday, September 29, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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I found this recipe for rich cheese soup in a Gooseberry Patch book and tried it this week for the first time. It is very good and very rich. The next time I serve it, I will only serve it as a side with something else less rich and less salty rather …

Category: Soups, Stews, and Chili

Quotes About Worship

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Worship is the highest and noblest activity of which man, by the grace of God, is capable. John Stott The perfect church service would be one we were almost unaware of; our attention would have been on God. C. S. Lewis The great thing, and the only …

Category: Christian Living

Cranberry Nut Dessert Recipe

Sunday, September 25, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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This cranberry nut dessert is a quick and yummy fall dessert. Actually, it is yummy any time of the year! If you have a few extra bags of cranberries left over from Thanksgiving hanging about in your freezer, this is an excellent way to use them up. …

Category: Desserts & TreatsTag: Cranberries Recipes

Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Monday, September 19, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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My mom made this Garlic Shrimp Pasta during our most recent visit. I’m not a big fan of dill in foods like this, but garlic was by far the predominant flavor so I didn’t mind the dill at all. One word – delicious! This serves two, …

Category: Main DishesTag: Fish & Seafood Recipes

Sarah’s Salad with Swiss Cheese, Peas and Bacon Recipe

Monday, September 19, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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My mom has made Sarah’s Salad for many years and it is always so good! She made it for us last weekend when we visited. I finally asked for the recipe so I could make it at home, too. The original recipes calls for multiple greens including …

Category: Veggies & SaladsTag: Summer Recipes
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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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