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Caroline’s Preschooler Christmas Tree

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Caroline has always been a hands-on child who likes to offer her input regarding the way things should be done. LOL! I discerned early on that she needed a way to direct this energy around Christmas. So when Caroline was three, we bought her a small, …

Category: Our Family Life | Simple Holidays & Traditions

Cozy Christmas Books by Grace Livingston Hill

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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If you are ready for some cozy Christmas reading, here are seven books by Grace Livingston Hill that might meet your need. These are vintage books written by a prolific Christian author who sought to point people to Christ in everything she did. …

Category: Christian Living | Simple Holidays & TraditionsTag: Book Lists | Grace Livingston Hill

Grace Livingston Hill, Beloved and Prolific Christian Author

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Grace Livingston Hill was a prolific author of books that ranged from romance novels to historical fiction. With more than 100 titles and over 100 million copies of her books sold during the past 13 decades, Grace is a well-known writer in Christian …

Category: Christian LivingTag: Book Lists | Grace Livingston Hill

The Destruction of Old-Fashioned Blogging Reflects Our Cultural Corporate Takeover

Monday, December 12, 2022 (Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
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I was reflecting on how the destruction of the original old-fashioned blogging world reflects the destruction of our culture in many ways. Old-fashioned blogging was personal and individualized. Women decorated their blog templates to reflect their …

Category: Writing & Online Life

Our Cozy Home No. 111

Saturday, December 10, 2022 (Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2025)
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It’s Saturday night and I’m finally able to sit down and finish this post. My week has been full and I’m sure yours has been the same with Christmas activities and such. I still feel like I’m trying to catch up from the weeks …

Category: Our Cozy Home This WeekTag: Ernst Anders (Artist)

“A Red, Red Rose” by Robert Burns | Printable Poem

Saturday, December 10, 2022 (Updated: Saturday, April 11, 2026)
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Enjoy the classic poem “A Red, Red Rose” by Robert Burns as part of your poetry unit. This lovely printable from my shop will be a wonderful addition to your learning. Download a copy to read with your children and discuss as part of your …

Category: Printable Poetry

“To A Butterfly” by William Wordsworth | Printable Poem

Saturday, December 10, 2022 (Updated: Saturday, April 11, 2026)
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Get ready for spring learning with this lovely poem from my printables shop. Download “To A Butterfly” by William Wordsworth to read with your children and discuss Wordsworth’s thoughts on the butterfly. Print off the lovely page …

Category: Printable Poetry

“Our Heroes” by Phoebe Carey | Printable Poem

Saturday, December 10, 2022 (Updated: Saturday, April 11, 2026)
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Use the stirring poem “Our Heroes” by Phoebe Carey to celebrate the boys in your life. This printable poem from my shop tells of the battles boys wage to be courageous, honorable, and do what is right.  Download a copy to read with your …

Category: Printable PoetryTag: Tweens

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day | Hymns & Carols

Thursday, December 8, 2022 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one …

Category: Hymns & Bible ReadingsTag: Christmas Hymns & Carols

Christmas In Sweden Unit Study

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 (Updated: Saturday, April 4, 2026)
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Sweden is of special interest to me because my ancestors immigrated to the United States from there. Because of this, I heard little bits of stories about Sweden and grew up in a Swedish Baptist denomination. I put together this Christmas in Sweden …

Category: Homeschool Unit StudiesTag: Christmas in Sweden
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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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