I love going to church on Sunday mornings, although with a one-year-old it is difficult to be fully present while there. As a single mom, I don’t have any assistance when it comes to my son’s care during church . . . and he requires a lot of care.
Balancing Act
Sometimes I can do acrobatics on the tightrope of my daily journey. Other days I’m barely hanging on by my pinkie finger. However, despite the many hurdles on this journey I’ve found ways to be personally stable and balanced; my keys to steadiness.
Muffins For Dinner
I find it painfully ironic that this is the month we’re focusing on The Power of Balance.This month: the month I have more on my plate than I should, the month I’m losing my mind, the month I am the queen of unbalance.
Mother Pose
My first experience with a yoga balance (or pose) consisted of me wobbling on one foot inside a quiet room, desperately hoping the other 30 participants in the yoga class wouldn’t notice if I toppled over. “Don’t fall, don’t fall, don’t fall,” I ordered myself.Thud.
How to Let Go of a Lot of Things a Little Bit
What do electrical tape, monkey costumes, and cupcakes have in common? They facilitate balance. (Read on to find out why.)
Nadia Lasi Deskins: Being a Happy Mother for My Children is Essential
If the day is a particularly bad one, and I have my fair share, I remind myself that my children didn’t chose to come here and be stuck with a miserable mother. I try to change my mindset. It’s a choice everyday.
Live In the Moment
I have been inspired to try harder to live in the moment with my kids.
Learning Day By Day
Personal development continues throughout our lives. Lifelong learning benefits both mom and family. Read on for ways to continue learning amid the piles of laundry…
July Make a Difference Challenge: Hold a Family or Neighborhood Yard Sale for Charity
This is the time for yard sales and it is a great time to de-clutter your home and life. Simplifying is a wonderful thing, especially when you can make a difference in other’s lives by doing so.
How I Survive
My Dos and Don’ts:
I don’t fold ANYONE’S underwear. Ever.
I don’t freak out when I find my teenager frying live crickets in my best frying pan plus, there’s so much more!
Post Retreat Let Down and the Importance of Daily Motivation
I recently left The Power of Moms Retreat with a complete sense of empowerment and hope. It was quite possibly the first time I had left a seminar on motherhood not feeling the undeniable sting of guilt.
Spiritual Sundays: Power in Weakness
What is it about me that makes me a unique mother to my children and vice versa?
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