A Quiet Simple Life with Sallie Borrink
Simple Living, Homeschooling, Faith, Homemaking, & Books
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I think stories are the best way to learn about history, especially for children. I’ve put together a short list of books and videos below to spark ideas for your study of the Great Depression. Some of these are more challenging to track down …
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Imagine putting a couple of dozen people in a room and charging with them with the task of devising the best kind of educational setting and experience for children. We would assemble the best parents, teachers, pediatricians, psychologists, and …
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One of my 2020 goals was to read 20 books and I created a tickler list on a page to share what I was reading and might read. In the past, I was a voracious reader of books. I always had a few going at a time and read at least a couple a week. …
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If you need to keep track of your child’s reading, these colorful free printable reading logs are just the thing. They includes spaces to keep track of the date, book title, and minutes spent reading. There is plenty of space to track reading …
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These are the books we recommend adding to your personal home library if you are interested in: Intensive Regenerative Gardening Season Extension Seed Saving Happy growing! Eliot Coleman The definitive books by the expert gardener The Winter Harvest …
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Sometimes I see a book in the bookstore and instinctively know there’s a high probability it will be coming home with me. Home in the Woods by Eliza Wheeler was one of those books. But I have to be honest. After I picked it up and opened it, I …
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Brave Irene by William Steig is a cozy picture book that deserves a place on your bookshelf. I’ve featured it in the post Children’s Picture Books About Courage, but also wanted to include it among my favorites in A Month of Cozy …
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Farms and agrarian life are fascinating subjects for children. I’ve created this list of children’s books related to these themes to help you find a wide variety of books to use in your home. This list includes both picture books and …
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I find that books are both a necessity and a luxury. I can’t live without them, but they also aren’t a top priority when it comes to budgeting. I decided to splurge and use some gift money and a rebate to purchase a few books that have …
