A Quiet Simple Life with Sallie Borrink
Cozy and Simple Living, Homeschooling, Faith, Homemaking, & Books
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I admit that I struggle to maintain regular prayer times. I send up many quick prayers for help throughout the day on a regular basis so my thoughts are never far from God and my need for His presence and help. We pray before each meal and with Caroline at bedtime. And we pray as …
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Listening is a skill that we must develop. Unless we are deaf for some reason, we all hear. But very few people become skilled listeners. I remember teaching the twelve students in my first classroom how to listen. I created activities to do with them that required them to listen and process information carefully. This …
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Christmas is the time we celebrate the greatest story ever told – the story of a baby sent to earth who would become the Savior. There is no story we could ever read that could replace the account of the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus. During the next few weeks, I invite you to …
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We have a large wooden sign that hangs in our family room. It says: “Let us be silent, so that we may hear the whisper of God.” Ralph Waldo Emerson I value quiet time with my thoughts. Not only do I value it, I need it. I need it to process and hear myself think. …
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Whenever I approach a challenge, my natural inclination is to simplify. I immediately ask myself how I can adjust the situation or my attitude to make it seem less overwhelming. I think the Christmas season can qualify as a challenge for many of us. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially because we …
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Fun fact about our home: When our Christmas tree is up, we cannot see our television. No kidding. There is really only one place we can put our Christmas tree and it blocks our view of the TV. So we don’t watch TV from Thanksgiving to Epiphany (or whenever the tree goes up and down). …
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After the hustle and bustle (and expense!) of Christmas, I have something to make your life a little easier – cute free printable Christmas thank you cards for your children to use. I think teaching children to send a thank you note is an important skill. It doesn’t have to be perfectly written according to …
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I will still be posting here regularly during the Christmas season, but I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to say Merry Christmas before everyone is immersed in parties and gifts and church and all the good things of the season. This is a special video Christmas greeting I created for you. I hope you …
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Last Friday morning we went to the periodontist where Caroline had dental surgery done. We’ve had to take her to the ER a few times for various things, but this is the first time she’s been sedated. I was totally fine while they were getting her prepped, but once she was under and I had …
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I first published Merry Christmas, Darling in 2005 when I was a brand new blogger. I bumped it up from time to time on my previous blog (2009 and 2013). It wasn’t on this website and it is a story I want to share my readers. Interestingly, just a few weeks after I first wrote …
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If you are ready for a more peaceful Christmas season full of what means the most to you and your loved ones such as peace, understanding, and joy, A Cozy Christmas Planner can help you do just that. This lovely planner has eleven printables and calendars that will make your time during this happy and …
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If you are looking for some cute free printable Christmas gift tags, you’ve come to the right place! These tags coordinate with the free printable Christmas advent calendar I shared yesterday so be sure to use both of them this Christmas. These Christmas gift tags are for all families to enjoy so I am happy …
