Elizabeth Comiskey

LATEST ARTICLES ( 137 )

• I Believe In Magic – Or At Least In Possibility

  

  Every year, about this time, I always see several articles talking about all the reasons why parents choose not to embrace “the whole Santa thing. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• I Don’t Want My Children To Be Independent

  

  I keep seeing things pop up on social media about how to make sure your child is independent and, after a great deal of thought on the subject, I realize that... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• A Great Gift For The Gardener In Your Life – Bloem Planters

  

  I was asked by the Bloem company if I would like to receive a free sample of their planters in exchange for an honest review. I agreed, a bit reluctantly. How d... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Confession Of An Introverted Mother

  

  When I was growing up there was a conversation that happened repeatedly between my mother and me. “Why don’t you go talk to so-and-so (call them, go to a certai... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Stolen Woman – A Book Review

  

  What would you risk? That’s the question posed on the cover of Kimberly Rae’s book, Lost Woman. If you met a 16 year old girl who was being sold by human... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Winter “Life Hacks”

  

  As a Michigander, born and raised, I’ve learned a thing or two about winter. Lenawee County is no Fargo, ND or anything but in an average winter our temps... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• 3 Things You Never Need To Say and 3 Things You Can Say Instead

  

  I’ve overheard a few comments lately and it made me realize that there are a few statements that simply never need to be uttered. 1. “You’d feel better if you... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Writing Is Easy!

  

  If you’re new around here you may not have heard: November is National Novel Writer’s Month, affectionately referred to by writers as “Nanowrimo” or simply... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Easy DIY No-Sew Alien Costume

  

  I have found, in the past few years, that I have a ridiculous amount of fun crafting with duct tape. I couldn’t give you any logical reason but, judging by the... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Only One More Week Until November!

  

  Last November was life-changing for me.   My dreams and goals took a whole new turn.  My confidence in my own ability to accomplish something huge was... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• How I Make Each Day A Success: A 23 Step Tutorial

  

  I’ve had a few people approach me over the past week or so, inquiring about the idea of balance. “How do you manage working outside the home, inside the home,... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Sharing My Story – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

  

  I have two babies that died. I don’t really talk about it and I don’t think I’ve ever written about it before. Not because I’m ashamed, but because what happene... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• A Review And A Great Deal From Collage.com

  

  *This is a sponsored post. I have received free trial products for the purposes of sharing an honest review with you. I shared a great deal from Collage. Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Partnering With Monsters To Prepare For Zombies

  

  It’s easy to joke about “the zombie apocalypse” but did you realize that, just last year alone, there were more than 85 national emergencies declared? Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Then And Now: How Being A Public School Kid Turned Me Into A Homeschool Parent

  

  My best friend will tell you that public school cheated her out of a real education. Her husband will say the same x1000 and, in his case especially, I think... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Not In My Name

  

  This is not my usual post. I know that many of you come here for gardening tips or homeschooling support and I love that! I hope that, even though this is... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• That’s A Wrap On Summer 2014

  

  According to the calendar, summer 2014 is a wrap and, indeed this summer’s garden is just about done. Here’s some of what we learned and experienced this year, ... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• You Can’t Say That! (Part 2)

  

  A few days ago we kicked off “Banned Book Week” with 10 powerful quotes about censorship. Today I’d like to share with you a few of my personal favorites that... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• You Asked For It!

  

  I’m telling you, right from the start, this post is gross.  It is the nastiest thing I ever wrote and it’s not for the weak-of-stomach. I wouldn’t have written... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• You Can’t Say That! (Part 1)

  

  Each year the Intellectual Freedom of The American Library Association declares one week, “Banned Book Week.”  This year it runs from September 21-27. Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 FAMILY, HOME