Comfort
Hello friends, with our current world crisis I know some of you are feeling a bit cut off from your normal. I thought it would be a nice idea to share some things that might help pass the time and add comfort while you stay healthy and practice physical distancing during the pandemic.
If you have young ones at home and the dreaded “I’m bored” starts ringing in your ears. Try a fun board game, or bring on the oldies! Simon Says or Charades. Build a House of Cards or drag out the puzzles Grandma gave you for Christmas. Just say no to electronics, playing together is pure comfort.
If you have older children you may be able to get them to the card table if there are wages at stack. Maybe candy, fruit cereal, chocolate chips, pretzels, etc. will draw you all together and we know family fun is a big comfort for everyone.
If the weather permits you can play hide and go seek in your yard. Or set up a treasure hunt. Create a map and hide treats or coins for them to find. Great practice for Easter egg hunting ( wink).
You are probably stocked to the brim with food right now so comfort food will be an easy one. I think almost everyone likes Macaroni and Cheese, a hearty bowl of Soup or Chili is also yummy and a warm tummy is an instant comfort. Of course, you can never go wrong with a big bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup. I made a chicken and veggie noodle soup a while ago and put it in the freezer. We’ll be eating that soon.
Bake cookies! Nothing says comfort like making something delicious in the kitchen with everyone involved. No need to get fancy, just make chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies, or Rice Krispie treats. Use what you have in your pantry. It always tastes best when it’s made with love ( sorry a bit corny).
For those without children, I say, Binge It! There are so many wonderful shows to watch, either on your television or your electronic devices. Find comfort in snuggling under a blanket and pick a show you haven’t seen in ages or one you have always wanted to watch. We are binging Battlestar Galactica, one of our all-time favorite science fiction series, and Manifest.
Comfort comes in things you wear and surround yourself with too. So put on your favorite slouchy sweatshirt or grab your favorite slippers. You aren’t going anywhere and they say pure comfort.
I love reading a good book in front of a fireplace when it’s cold or in a room filled with sunlight. It brings me comfort. Or video messaging our loved ones with a free app called Marco Polo. I don’t have a fancy phone so no facetime. I also find comfort listening to music.
Thanks Katherine for sharing your ideas about comforting things to do at home. I have a home yoga practice so I stay active, fit, and comfortable. Visiting you at Thursday Favorite Things Link Party #432. Thanks for hosting. “Secrets to Selecting Top Fashion Colors to Flatter You (203)” is my offering this week. Please stay safe and well and have a great day.
We need to take care of ourselves sweet Nancy and it would seem you are doing a fine job. Fit and comfortable is a wonderful feeling xo
Thanks for all the idea, Katherine. It is indeed an challenging time. Especially the fact that we don’t know how long it will last. Myself, I just have to take one day at a time and not project into the future at all.
I wish you and your family health and safety from this horrid virus.
One day at a time is the best way to live my friend. Hugs!
Katherine these are all such good ideas. Baking and reading are my favs. But I also want to share that each time i visit your blog l always feel such a gentle and warm vibe. So I have to also add blog visits to my personal comfort list. 🙂
Leslie, thank you for your kind words. It is a pleasure to have you as a subscriber.You made my day with your thoughtful comment, thank you sincerely and stay safe xo
Leslie your lovely comment felt like a hug, thank you so much. Hugs!
Sweet post, Katherine. I agree, baking from scratch—might take longer, but way worth the extra experience. Especially with children—what lessons do they learn about self sufficiency by opening a box, or slicing a roll of refrigerator cookies. And we have done some binging!
Hanging in there, hope you are all healthy and safe, too!
Thank you so much. Wishing you well and sending hugs your way
I love your great ideas and I’m tempted by those pretty pink slippers! I was going to load a new game on my IPAD and I am reading books….on my IPAD! I don’t watch much tv but in the evenings we are watching an hour or so of an old movie to relax. We like Alfred Hitchcock movies and classics. Today we went for a long walk! I hope everyone will remember to GET OUTSIDE to walk or at least sit in the sun! Hugs, Diane
I say that too. Just go in your yard and breathe. But we’ve had snow so our trips outside are brief ( wink). I love oldies, and Hitchock is one of my fav’s. stay well my friend, Hugs!
Hi Katherine, my favorite thing to do when I first get up is to make a cup of tea and while it is steeping, I turn on the gas logs and then sit in front of the fire and sip my tea. I am slow to wake up so this is a good start to my day! Thank you for your tips for boredom.
Donna that sounds like a wonderful way to start the day! Stay well, hugs!
Reading after a long day of homeschooling for me right now has helped with my sanity at the very least. But thanks for the further suggestions here. Virtual hugs, my friend xoxo <3
My daughter is right there with you my friend, Stay well xo
Those are good ideas! We are binging and puzzling.
Hi Alex, hubby and I were just talking about puzzles. Apparently they are scarce right now. But what a great way to spend some quality time my friend. Stay well, Hugs