No Fuss Natural
Healthy living without the overwhelm
Image Credit Over the course of my years as a parent (which are only 11 in number), I've noticed how easy it to make young kids happy: just be there. Last night I wanted to spend some one on one time with my youngest daughter, so I took her to my bedroom to read stories. […]
It happened on an afternoon that found me with anxious nerves swirling in my belly. I worried about the posts I wanted to write (or felt I needed to write) but couldn't carve out the time to type even one word. There were comments and emails waiting for replies. Invitations without a response. These weighed […]
You may have noticed me ask the following question on our Facebook page last week: My 11 year old wants to go to Peet's coffee at 5am for a mother-daughter date! Would you get up at 5am for a mother-daughter date? The response was overwhelming. Everyone said “Yes!.” I was pretty sure I would, but […]
Do you ever feel like everything is falling apart? That you could just curl up in a ball and cry? Do you have conversations with yourself that list all the things you are doing wrong? I think most of us do this from time to time. I discussed what to do when you find yourself […]
Today was a good day. We didn't do anything outstanding, just spent some good time together having fun. Not all days are like this. If I'm being completely honest, even today had it's moments. Everyone was crying at one point! And I was a little too grumpy when they woke me up early this morning. […]
In this busy world it's not always easy to give undivided attention to our children. But they need it. We need it, too. I'm sharing my thoughts on the subject at The Marathon Mom today. Here's a snippet: I lay on my daughter’s bed, the other children already asleep, she smiles and scooches over to […]
This is a guest post from Crystal of Intentional Homemaker Be kind. Don't provoke your brother/sister. When they ask you not to do something, don't do it. Think of others not just yourself. Don't be selfish. Share your toys. I know that spaghetti is not your favorite meal, but we need to practice being thankful […]
