Elizabeth Comiskey

LATEST ARTICLES ( 137 )

• Imprisoned in a Left Brained Life

  

  I’ve become aware, lately, of a strange paradox that exists in our society. We idolize creative people and forward thinkers. We put artists on a pedestal and... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Using Up The Cherry Tomatoes

  

  Last year we had several cherry tomato plants and so many of them ended up being wasted. I made gallons of pico de gallo/salsa (You can see my favorite recipe... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• 10 Awkward Moments in Homeschooling & A New Give-Away!

  

  According to the most recent census about 3% of American children are homeschooled. It’s a growing movement, to be certain, but still far from “the norm. Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• 90 Days on the Homestead

  

  This week we celebrate 90 days on our little miracle farm. (Click here to read about our miracle.) It has been the craziest summer I’ve had in memory! We’ve... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Year 3, Day 1: 115 Reasons Why We’re Still Homeschooling

  

  People have been asking for a few weeks now, “when will school start for you?” Here’s the thing. (Shhh! Don’t tell our kids!) School never stopped for us. The... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Homeschool, Virtual School, Un-school, Co-Op: What Does It All Mean? (Part 2)

  

  In Part One of this post I talked about what Virtual School is and a traditional method of homeschooling I refer to as “curriculum-based homeschooling. Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• A Great Offer From Collage.com!

  

  *This is a sponsored post. I am receiving free trial products for the purposes of sharing an honest review with you. I have friends who own entire rooms full... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Is It Victim Blaming?

  

  I was told, this week, that I am a promoter of rape culture. I was called a victim blamer. If you know me at all, in person or through this blog, you can... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Homeschool, Virtual School, Un-school, Co-Op: What Does It All Mean?

  

  I can’t tell you how many times over the past few years I’ve been asked some version of this question: “You’re homeschooling now? How do you know what to... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Today Is A Good Day

  

  I don’t go out of my way to read my horoscope but on Monday I happened across mine for that day. It promised me I would feel happier and luckier that day than... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• I Don’t Understand

  

  I recently overheard a conversation that went something like this: Elderly, white middle class guy from the Midwest #1, “I don’t understand those people in... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Common Crunchy Phrases That Make This Hippie Chick Cringe

  

  It’s true. I have strong feelings about what’s best for my family regarding breastfeeding, baby wearing, discipline, school, our food choices and more. Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Homeschooling With A Side of Public

  

  Two years ago, we thought long and hard about pulling our daughter out of public school. When we’d lived in the city we had a lot of choices as to where she... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Is Everybody Doing It?

  

  We Hippies live near Toledo, OH and Handsome Hippie Hubby works there.  Last week we witnessed what happens when world comes to a screeching halt for nearly hal... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Talking To Kids About 9/11 – A Book Review of “Eleven” by Tom Rogers

  

  ***This post contains affiliate links. I may receive a small commission from products purchased via these links.*** It’s hard to imagine, but school-aged... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Breastfeeding is Awesome! (Usually)

  

  My one and only super controversial, highly scandalous breastfeeding photo. August 1-7, 2014 is world breastfeeding week. We don’t often think of things on... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• 10 Ways To Let Your Man Know You Love Him

  

  I woke up today thinking about Handsome Hippie Hubby. More specifically, about what it’s like to married to this guy. We have an inside joke about being “twin... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Things I’ve Heard – Ep. 1 – The Farmer Who Said, “Maybe”

  Have you ever thought about the ways you’ve been affected by the things you’ve heard? Stories, snippets of conversations, bits of wisdom shared by elders: In... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• Let There Be Peace On Earth, And Let It Begin With Me

  

  The news is overwhelming these days. I can’t remember a time in my own life when so many stories of war and unrest were pouring in from so many parts of the... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2014 FAMILY, HOME

• The Next Great Adventure

  

  My father passed away last week and we held his memorial service yesterday morning.  There was a time of open sharing and this is what I wanted to say but, at... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 FAMILY, HOME