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Quotes About Home

Tuesday, June 14, 2005 (Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2026)
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The tasks connected with the home are the fundamental tasks of humanity. Theodore Roosevelt If a home doesn’t make sense, nothing does. Henrietta Ripperger A home without books is a body without soul. Cicero Peace – that was the other …

Category: Homemaking

Simplifying Choices

Monday, June 13, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025)
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When someone becomes convinced they need to simplify their life, it can be overwhelming. There are usually many areas out of whack whether they are financial, time commitments, relationships, work requirements, material possessions, etc. In each of …

Category: Simple LivingTag: Making Wise Choices

Preparing For The Unexpected Emergency

Thursday, June 9, 2005 (Updated: Wednesday, March 8, 2023)
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I mentioned in my post the other day that it is kind of scary how dependent we are on others for our food, water, sewer, power, etc. When our electricity goes off, it is like life grinds to a complete stop. We’ve lost our power many, many times …

Category: The Prudent & Prepared Homemaker

Cheddar Oven Omelet Recipe

Wednesday, June 8, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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This Cheddar Oven Omelet is a simple and yummy brunch recipe. I’ve made it so many times for guests at brunch and it’s always a hit. You can pop it in the oven and get things in the kitchen cleaned up before your guests arrive. This is …

Category: Breakfast & Brunch | Main DishesTag: Eggs Recipes

There’s No Place Like Home

Monday, June 6, 2005 (Updated: Wednesday, March 8, 2023)
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Our power came on around the same time I was posting my last entry. I am so thankful that it came back on almost twelve hours earlier than the estimate. During our 19 hour outage I reflected on the following. In the past I loved going away and …

Category: The Prudent & Prepared Homemaker

Ah, The Joys Of Modern Conveniences

Monday, June 6, 2005 (Updated: Wednesday, March 8, 2023)
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Modern conveniences are wonderful until we don’t have them and realize anew how totally dependent we are on them to do just about everything. We lost our power Sunday afternoon shortly after I posted the flower pictures. We still don’t …

Category: The Prudent & Prepared Homemaker

Super Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe

Friday, June 3, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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This is a tasty and simple chili to make in the crockpot. I keep all of the ingredients in my pantry so I can make it at any time. We like this chili served with shredded cheddar cheese on top and tortilla chips on the side for scooping. The last …

Category: Main Dishes | Slow Cooker | Soups, Stews, and ChiliTag: Beans Recipes | Beef 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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