It's September! The last quarter of the year is my favorite and I'm glad it's finally here! Here's how the first week of September went down at my house... 1. This was the first Labor Day in five years of being together that Paul didn't have to work! We celebrated with steaks at my favorite restaurant, Texas… Continue reading High Five For Friday!
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Helping you bring comfort to your home & sharing my love of homemaking.
Decorating For September
The only time I miss living in the Midwest is late summer and early fall. Growing up in Indiana, we were in sweatshirts and flannel (it was the 1990's after all!) by the end of September. We spent the mornings and evenings with the windows open, enjoying the crisp fall air. It's 96 degrees on this September… Continue reading Decorating For September
Do Something
What do you do when you're completely overwhelmed by a task? Last week I experienced several days of pounding headaches - due to the extreme heat and high barometric pressure that accompanies this time of year. I felt good as long as I was sitting perfectly still. There's not a lot of housework that can… Continue reading Do Something
One Year Blogiversary!
Today marks the one year "blogiversary" of Come Home For Comfort! I started this blog a year ago to give myself an outlet for the things I truly love. I had no idea what wonderful things I would receive in return! Over the past year I've made so many wonderful friends, I've learned so many… Continue reading One Year Blogiversary!
How To Set Up A Homework Station
I'm honored to have another post featured on MattandShari.com! Whether your child attends conventional school or home school, it can be a challenge to get kids to focus on their homework! Why not set up a “station” where they can focus on their work without distraction? I have a few tips to get you and your child… Continue reading How To Set Up A Homework Station
Menu Monday – Celebrating YOU!
Happy Labor Day! I read here that Labor Day is a "yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country." As a wife or mom, you put a lot of labor into the strength, prosperity and well-being of your family...so today I'm celebrating YOU! Proverbs says "in… Continue reading Menu Monday – Celebrating YOU!
High Five For Weekends!
Can you believe it's Labor Day weekend? I'm excited to welcome September, and there's no better way than with a long weekend! Speaking of weekends - I had a pretty great one last week. Here are the pictures to prove it! 1. I mentioned that I was doing something you might be surprised to find out… Continue reading High Five For Weekends!
Outfit Inspiration – My Sister Visits The Blog!
I love people that inspire me. I'm not great at a lot of things, so I look to others for inspiration. I might not be able to come up with it, but I can imitate it! 🙂 My sister is one of those inspirational people. She's great at putting together outfits that are so cute… Continue reading Outfit Inspiration – My Sister Visits The Blog!
Laundry Organization In Three Easy Steps
Laundry is such a necessary evil, isn't it? It's a never-ending chore - does anyone's laundry basket stay empty for longer than .05 seconds? Mine never does! Here are three things I do to keep the laundry organized and under control. 1. Set a laundry schedule. This is most helpful if your kids play sports or if… Continue reading Laundry Organization In Three Easy Steps
Connecting With Your Husband
If you've been reading my blog for several months, you might remember my 2014 Date Night Challenge. My husband and I set a goal to have one date night every week this year. We haven't made it every week, but we've had at least two or three date nights a month...which is pretty good! Have you… Continue reading Connecting With Your Husband
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