Raised my children in the 80's. They were not allowed to stay out until the street lights came on even then. We had the same worries over our children as today's moms. Parent's need to learn to say no to their children. No computer. No cell phone. No video games. No running the streets. No overnight sleepovers. Take those things away and imaginations will soar.

Wow the phrase you can do anything but you don’t have have to do everything stuck in my head. Retired three years ago and tackled homemaking full force and volunteering for everything. I’m ready to slow down and only do what brings me joy. Thank you Lisa for your wise words!

So much truth!! I was a youth in the early to mid 70's, graduated high school in 1982. When I was young we could ride out bikes for miles, be gone for hours, be outside all day back & forth to the neighboring houses playing with friends.. the were know cell phones! We told our mom where we were going, that's it! We could walk the neighborhood, even at dusk, all with no worries. But now, its almost scary for your kids to play outside! My daughter came up in the late 80's-late 90's. I could see the changes happening during that time. When my son was born in 1997..i had to worry so much more! And he wasn't happy unless he was outside playing with sticks & rocks, cared less about toys😄 But we moved way out in the country, way down a private dirt road that only came to our house or my FIL's. He was almost 9 and he was like a bird out of a cage! Although its awesome he had that opportunity to live his best life as a kid & teen.. its sad that so many kids had to have that constant eye on them. The world has become an evil, scary & mean place..sadly😔 While we do have all these amenities to make life much simpler, that doesn't change the fear we face over the safety on a daily basis. I hate to know my grandbabies have to go up in such a time.. and if the Lord don't return before, what will it be like for their kids??! The gadgets Weill continue to improve, but so will the evilness of the world. I raised my children in church and taught them all i could. The word says to lead them the right way, if they turn, they'll come back. I can attest to that! I think sometimes all the modern gadgets we have can hurt us as much as or more than help us! While phones ware almost essential, people, especially kids, can get into so much trouble with them, having the internet can be scary as much as it is grumpy. Of course washing machines or dish washers has nothing to do with this, but i was just thinking about it.. Honestly sometimes i think I'd rather be living the lifestyle, and raising kids, that was much more simpler & slower, less expensive & scary, back in the earlier to mid 1900's. When there weren't ALL these apps that people have to make things actually complicated, or TV programs or ads that to me cause more worry than it gives knowledge. Life has become a whirlwind of an anxiety! I agree, we need to go down to the bare bone basics way more often than we do! Information overload is so so real! The home & setting you guys stayed in was so beautiful!! The sunsets were dreamy! Good for deflating!😉 Your youngest is such a cutie pie! But all your kids are beautiful! I'm like you, I love seeing new places or visiting with family back in our hometown.. but at the end ox the day, there's no place like home! Which right now We're in the process of moving from Tennessee to Florida so we're staying with my son & his family til we find our own place, so home is not quite home yet🥴 Great Video! So much to think about, so many great points! Totally enjoyed!😊

I’m asking why do they need to track their babies every move? Billions of people living on the earth living happy healthy lives and were NEVER monitored every minute of every day! They are babies… enjoy the very fleeting moments. People need to take a breath and relax a little. So many other things causing stress in life… choose your battles!

I’m in my 40’s and I can’t believe how much more busy my life is every day. I have so much more responsibility with family life, work, looking after my husband and 2 children and also my elderly parents as well. It’s really hard to do, but I’m finding the balance 🥺

I have watched you off and on over the years and I always come away with a calm feeling. I am a 58 year old woman with 3 grown children but I am a nanny for a family with 3 young girls ( 10 -twins and 8). I am still observing the world of parenting through their eyes. I think you are sending out a really good message. less is more in my opinion.

I was a mother to young children starting in the later 80s. That era began the feeling of placing your child in after school activities, and juggling working outside of the home. The homework and extra assignments were heavy, adding to putting your child in music lessons/sports, etc. Life needs balance. Lisa, looks like your family had an enjoyable trip to the northern lakes region!

I was a mom in the 80s and I’m so thankful my kids weren’t pulled in all directions, life was less complicated.They played outside and played a lot, we watched a little tv and I homeschooled when we were underground and I wouldn’t change a thing about it. My daughters are torn in so many directions with their kids and I say no thank you! Thankful for those days!❤️

I laughed when I saw the cappuccino machine in the back of the van. LoL My electric percolator saw many hotel rooms. Priorities!!! What a wonderful vacation. Truely blessed.

Oh my goodness. My husband and I just had this conversation the other day that back in the day, we played outside for the entire day until called in for lunch and supper. And the freedom to just let kids be kids without monitoring them or worrying about someone abducting them just didn't exist, so to speak. It was such an easy and simple life.

It was so fun to see your family enjoying Michigan. I live just an hour North of where you stayed. I have within a mile of Lake Michigan my entire life (65). Every day year round I am grateful to be spending my life in this beautiful place. Nothing calms me more than a good walk down the shoreline,,my favorite is in the winter. We are truly blessed. We just introduced our youngest grandson to the "big lake",,, he giggled as the water washed over his toes.

More than 30yrs ago, we took our kids to Williamsburg. I went to an event where the colonial character was trying to decide between the traditional midwife or the doctor, who had recently begun delivering babies. She asked each attendee if they had chosen a midwife or a doctor and I was the only one who had a midwife. She asked me how it was, did the midwife stay with me, etc. By the end of the event, all these older women were saying they wished they had chosen a midwife. I've never forgotten that experience.

I used to have a lot of anxiety about taking my kid out in public. I started feeling more freedom in motherhood when I realized that other people’s opinions on how my child is behaving doesn’t matter. I’ll probably never see them again, and if they’re someone that wants to be in my life, they’ll love my child even when they’re having a harder time in public. That being said, I do discipline my child when it’s needed, there’s no acting out without it being addressed. However, sometimes children just make loud noises or messes. That’s part of the learning process as they grow. And instead of worrying about everyone else’s feelings, I’m going to worry about my child’s feelings first, and use it as a learning experience.

So wonderful to go on vacation and still keep your routine eating your food . My husband and I went to a bed and breakfast and our bliss and grandchildren were there. It was so relaxing ! You have a precious family Lisa!

I am a mother with children born in the 80’s and late 99 and 2000, and there was a huge difference. Like you pointed out in the 80’s definitely more layer back, but in the early 2000’s, there was a huge influence to enrol your child with all sorts of activities, especially at 2 years old! Luckily, I wasn’t influenced by them , I let my son pick what he wanted to do, without other parents thinking there was something wrong with me! Especially with school overnight trips. My son used to flip out, and I’m sorry, it wasn’t worth having my son have anxiety attacks! I just pick and choice my battles, and I’m glad I did, both are well adjusted adults, and both of them did overnight school trips when they were ready. And they thoroughly enjoyed it!

I immediately checked out the book you mentioned and have already almost finished it in one day. I became a stay at home mom two years ago and since then I have felt absolutely robbed of my peace being a home maker and mother with the extent of information and lack of real in person connections. Reading that book has been life changing. My husband is going to re read it with me and I’m already feeling a massive weight lifted off of my shoulders knowing I can choose a different path and her so clearly outlining options that I can put into practice. THANK YOU!!

I’m a new mom and have been watching your channel for over a year now… I’m honestly so inspired by your conscious shifts toward slow living and unplugging. This video hit just right for me. Thank you for honesty and commitment to sharing about your parenting, homestead, and life 💕 Also- your children are all so adorable! The little ones with all the wild blonde hair 😭 perfect!

Thank you for this reminder. As a fairly new mom I definitely fall in the trap of feeling like I’m falling behind and not teaching them enough and this was a nice reminder.

I swear, the more babies you have the younger you look! I often mistake you for one of your daughters!!

I completely agree, my tendancy is towards over researching and over thinking. I want to make the right decision although often that leads to hours of deliberation and then no decision made! Your little holiday looked blissful.

Lisa, I love and look forward to your videos. Your calm voice and wisdom, for someone as young as yourself, is a balm in 2024! The dresses your daughter has had on in your last video that was green and white, with green trim and the dress she has on here that is black and white are so beautiful!!! Did your other daughter make them? Lovely feminine clothes! Lovely video!!!!!

What a beautiful video! A great reminder to keep things simple because there's so much beauty in that! And to be grateful in each moment... don't waste them worrying!

I'm really trying to pull back and not do all the things this summer and no one is listening to my request. My niece and nephew are here for a few weeks this summer and my inlaws are planning one or two things EVERY DAY! I told them we'd join them for a few things, but not all of them and explaied why. They message and guilt trip if we don't go. I have explained that my kids are available to play at their house, but they won't be running around to a bunch of overstimulating activities. (I have neurodivergent kids). Now I'm the bad guy. But if that's how it has to be, then so be it.

God is good. Don’t worry about tomorrow, he’s already been there. He will bless you. Enjoy your time with your children, it’s precious! ❤️

Thank you for your encouragement ❤ it’s great seeing godly women live into their season and talents that God has blessed them with. Thanks! 😊

Be so proud of this adorable family and family life you've created! The picking raspberries and blackberries at the end made me smile! and your adorable baby in the highchair on the patio is so sweet. These moments go by too fast.

One thing I have learned too late that I worried about that I realized is not that important to always have such a clean home than spending relaxed time with the kids and having fun laughing with them a lot. Being just a bit more silly for the kids sake. And not worry so much about other peoples opinions.

I recently had a day with my God daughter, picking lavender. I took a few pictures, but mostly we just enjoyed our day. We did crafts and went for ice cream. It was just the best day ever.

I admire the way you run your home and household! Some of it goes back to the way things used to be when my parents were kids and I think it’s great! My grandma had 10 kids and baked bread daily along with milking cows and the list goes on. Hats off to you! I can understand that you have to use social media simply because of your job on it. Otherwise, I would bet you’d probably not be online half as much with as busy as you are. Kudos

Times are different. Some things are better, many things aren’t. What a wonderful vacation!!! You are a blessed family.

You are so calming! Thank God for you!!!

I’m a new mom, I only tracked in the beginning because the pediatrician asked me a bunch of questions about feeding, poos etc but now that my LO is now 5 months and double her birth weight there is no need for me the track. I also track macros only because I’m pre-diabetic and diabetes runs in my family so I need to make sure I’m healthy to take care of my little one. I don’t feel pressure of social medial etc because I don’t let it ❤

I think I strugle with saying yes to everything in the home. We do not have our kid signed up for everything, our schedule of things outside the home is very limited. But I feel the pressure to do all the things in the home. Bake sourdough, have a garden, keep the home tidy, keep chickens, have home dairy, start a side hustle, homeschool, decorate. And I love it so it is hard to not try to do it all.

Even having grown up in Williamsburg, and like two miles from Colonial Williamsburg, I still wouldn’t call it a tourist trap! I love going back! So glad y’all enjoyed it ❤️

Oh jeez this is totally my mindset. Been married 44 yrs & raised 2 sons & this attitude made for a very pleasant, content & loving family. Of course I didn't have the Internet to influence me but there was TV & other things, that we just turned off. We did that for the sake of the children initially but we benefited also. It's a great idea to carry a book, good for you! I know I'm tempted to look up something that just crossed my mind & if Google wasn't there, I'd never had thought to look it up.

As a Michigander, glad you enjoyed your time here. Lake Michigan does have beautiful sunsets.

What a beautiful, and well-deserved, family trip.

Not true. Moms in the 80s and 90s absolutely worried about their kids and we did NOT allow them to run for hours on end outside with no supervision. Now kids in the 60s and 70s, yes, they had total freedom but by the 80s, kids were disappearing more and safety became a real focus for parents.

This was such an awesome and beautiful video! The place that you stayed on the lake was absolutely amazing! I have to say it was really interesting seeing you in a different kitchen LOL looks like the whole family had a wonderful time.... love you and your sweet family God bless you all and God bless America

Very awesome, I do agree, it was so much easier to live a free life with my babies in the 80's then it is now.... Hugs~ Lea

Thank you! I'm a home school mom as well and I really needed to hear that today!

We lived in Lesotho for 3.5 years, very isolated. No shops within 2.5hr drive, not too great cellphone signals. We went into town every 6 weeks and the rest of the time we just breathed. My older 3 had the most relaxed time, no outside pressure. No comparison about homeschool, clothes, milestones. I loved it and miss it every day.

You were right in my neighborhood! Found Cottage is a mile from my home! Michigan is the best place to vacation in summer!!

Lisa, this is such a good word.❤ My boys are grown now, 21 and 19, and I was (and am) a work from home mama. I’ve often said how thankful I am that I didn’t have to contend with the information overload and especially social media when I was a young mother. Thank you for being an encourager!

I deleted my news app, quit watching sensationalized videos and haven't ever had social media. I find it damaging, worrying and getting angry are not things I try to bring into my life. Thank you for touching on the negative aspects of our technology, keep life simple ❤

You have so much wisdom. Thank you for all you do 🦋🦋

I can’t wait to get your book. Thanks for the granola bar recipe. I have been wanting to try one and I don’t know why I didn’t think to search your blog!

I believe Colonial Williamsburg still offers Homeschool Weeks twice a year in the fall & spring. The tickets are very reasonable & it tends to be quieter and not as many people going during the weekday when most children are still in school. They have all the re-enactments and live demonstrations of butter making, glass blowing, etc… going on during the week, so it was fantastic! I went with two of my three boys and two other girlfriends. and their children, and we shared a room at the Great Wolf Lodge, so the kids had that to do in the evenings after we finished with our day at Williamsburg.

So beautiful! Wise words….as usual. Nice to get away. Home is the best ❤

Oh I grew up in Michigan and I encourage everyone who hasn't ever visited one of the great lakes to go! Its hard to imagine a body of water that has waves and is so immense that is not an ocean. I grew up on a lake but going to Lake Michigan was always so much fun boogie boarding and building sand castles ~I have great memories. I am glad young parents are realizing its ok not to sign up for everything. Of course encourage whatever your children are passionate about but they don't need to be in all the sports/activities. The house you booked looked awesome, glad you all had a nice break!

Very good video! I liked what you said about parenting and life in general. I'm 65 and retired now for 4.5 years. I have two grown children (son and daughter) and 2 grandsons. I taught school for 6 years early in my career and didn't get married until I was 29. I totally agree that simplifying schedules is the key to feeling less stressed. Learn to say NO to your kids when necessary. I think trying to live a simpler life in general is good. I worked full time while raising my kids and our kids were involved in activities. We loved to travel on short and long trips as a family. In my opinion, kids like attention from their parents and grandparents. They would rather have attention than things. I am concerned when I hear about so many folks having anxiety and depression. I don't really understand why so many folks have those issues. We are so blessed in this day and age and in this country. I grew up in Wester NC as a poor country girl and didn't have many clothes or toys, but I appreciated what I did have. I agree with you in that folks tend to worry about too many things that don't really matter at the end of the day. Focus on what really matters. Feeling thankful we can afford healthy food no matter if it's all organic or not. Being able to feed our families is what is important. Just pray and let God take care of us and give us guidance.

Lisa, thank you for bringing such beauty and wisdom to this space. Your videos are always so enjoyable and inspiring for me. The last two in particular have been just what I needed these last few weeks.

Good to see you all had a mini vacation Lisa. The older I get the less I can fit into each day so if I wake up, I thank God for the sleep I got (which isn’t much sometimes) and I read my Bible and pray then I can begin my day with baking bread etc and cooking. By one I’m fizzling and need to rest my back and maybe nap twenty minutes 😊 God bless you all😊

Beautiful, calming, encouraging video. Thank you Lisa! ❤

Loving that blue dress with the flutter sleeves! Also- noted your bravery to carry that massive mound of eggs with one hand. I held my breath! Haha

This video was absolutely beautiful. Beautiful words, beautiful video.

When I go away and return home I always says home sweet home! As we've aged we enjoy our home, no reason to travel and spend. Can spend local if so desire. Great video

I didn't even realise social media/smartphone use could be a problem for her too because she always seems very busy with cooking/cleaning/homemaking. I love these types of videos where she talks about stuff like this. I am not a mom myself but I also gain knowledge from her videos.

I agree with you. We definitely cannot do everything. Life would be so much simplier if people would stop trying to track everything and be so rigid. We forget to enjoy life and Gods blessings. ❤lifeatthenutthouse

I never had a baby monitor and my kids all grew up just fine. We love Colonial Williamsburg at one stage of life we went every year. Our children loved it too. We’ve gone some since there are now a bunch of grandkids they would just as soon go somewhere where they can be turned loose and play together.

Glad you enjoyed a lovely wonderful family time away ❤

I live in a small village in Spain. In the summer, the children and teenagers can still play outside. The teens live on their mobiles, but in fiesta season you will find groups of teens out until 2 am without parents with them, enjoying parties.. Parents come and get them or other parents bring them home after their parties. No high rates of teen births, happy children, happy teens, still having freedom to grow up without fear.

I didn’t think I could like your videos more, but lately you have become a lot more reflective and philosophical and I love hearing your thoughts! ❤

Awesome road trip! Love that you took your meals. You were in our neck of the woods!! We live close to the Ark and the Creation Museum. Love, love your channel! Even at 69 I learn so much from you! Thanks!

I’m from Michigan glad to see it treated you all well. ☺️🙋‍♀️

Wow, I’ve never been to Michigan but it looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Growing up in a large family we didn’t take international trips like our cousins 😂 but my favorite summer memories are simple camping trips at the lake and spending time at my grandparent’s farm ❤

Thank you for taking me along on your trips, I loved it. You have a beautiful family. God bless you❤

Absolutely loved this one. You go girl! New mom's at any age just need to know it's ok to not be in the know of everything. It's ok to be normal and just do your own thing.

Growing up in the 60's and 70's, the only way my mom would know I wasn't around was if I didn't show up at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="720">12:00</a> noon for dinner or <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="360">6:00</a> p.m. for supper. I lived in a small town and knew absolutely everyone. It was great. Life was a lot less "dangerous" then, at least in my case. I could be in any extra curricular activities but back then parents didn't seem to have to be at everything. That was not a bad thing. We didn't know the difference.

One of my favorite childhood memories was Colonial Williamsburg. I can’t wait to take my kids for homeschool week this fall.

Oh my goodness that is an adorable baby boy!!

I am so relaxed after watching and listening to this, thanks Lisa!

The trips look like a lot of fun! I have the same cups and saucers, love them!❤

We loved Colonia Williamsburg. We also enjoyed Yorktown and Jamestown. Great for children.

Back to the basics , loved this video

Baby is such a little chunker now, so sweet and cute! my youngest of 4 is 5 months right now and I love the chunky stage, although I miss the newborn stage so much.

What an amazing reminder! I can’t believe how big your baby has gotten oh my goodness!!

Haven’t watched through yet but had to comment! There’s a great book called Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. Highly recommend. At one point he mentions how we used to be far more concerned for children’s mental/emotional safety and less so for their physical safety (parents would be careful about what they talked about in front of the kids/listening to the news etc, but would be more likely to send their kids out to play unsupervised, for example). Today that has flipped. Kids have access to the internet, social media, and are often exposed to some of the heavy stuff going on in the world, but then are never let out of sight of an adult, are hovered over or prevented from doing something “dangerous” etc. It’s really fascinating to think about.

Thank you Lisa for this video it came in just the right time. I was feeling very off and could not put my figure on what it actually was but listening to this I know exactly what it is. I need to detox from social media, to meet these so called standards and just step into my own version of motherhood. Like you said in another video a we are never too late. We each have our own unique journey and we can pivot when we need to. So I'm going to pivot, unplug and make my actionable plan to get to where I want to go and not where society says I should. All while enjoying what is right in front of me because tomorrow is not promised.

Wow, what a beautiful video! The music you played at the end was so lovely, it brought tears to my eyes. Thanks! 🥰🥰🥰

“No” is the secret to calm, happy families w/actually learning kids too No no no no no Nope Dad can learn to be the fall guy too while mom learns to say no herself THE SECRET to success. Boundaries of time, effort & energy bandwidth

The hospital was shocked when I refuse to keep any tracking of my sons nursing or poop 😂😂

I'm 30 weeks pregnant, and I needed this! Thank you

Such a cute baby. And your gray dress is👗 pretty too. Glad you all had a lovely holiday 💛 God bless you & your beautiful family always 💛

Lisa!!! Been loving this content!!! So thankful for you and your family!!! ❤️

Hi 👋 I live in Virginia & I absolutely love to go every fall & Christmas to Williamsburg ( I live about an hour away ) I see something different every time. It is a great place to learn a little history . Thank you for sharing your life with us 😊

Excellent video. We are constantly "on". Our phones have destroyed us.

What wonderful vacation spot. Perfect for your family. That might be an every year vacation spot.

Those look like Bowerman’s blueberry donuts! I live in Michigan. They are the only donuts I eat! You were so close to where I live! I appreciate your videos and the content you share!

I love your wisdom Lisa. Thank you for your encouragement to all women out here! I can’t tell you how much I enjoy seeing your lovely family, watching the children grow as if I know them. Even watching you mature into a seasoned homemaker. You and your sisters are doing an amazing job grounding the next generation!!! God bless you.😊💓

Thank you Lisa , so encouraging

I live in VA and it is history rich, so many amazing homeschool field trips!

Beautiful trip! Glad y’all had a wonderful time! It’s nice to go places, but home is my favorite place as well! God bless y’all! 😀❤️

I went to Williamsburg several years ago . I loved it . I never thought of it has a tourist trap at all. Would go back

What a wonderful trip, beautiful ! Thanks for taking us along. Agree with your perspective and always enjoy your videos. ❤️🙏🏻Val C

Such wisdom! Crave more. So relaxing just goes by so quick!

Wow what a cool house and location! All the food looked so yummy. ❤

What a beautiful holiday video! Thank you so much for sharing! It’s obvious… your kids had a great time 👍🥳🥳

Great video Lisa, thank you! The place in Michigan looked amazing.

Your family vacation looks like it was amazing! I'm so glad y'all got to do that. We live close enough to colonial Williamsburg where it is easy to do a day trip. When my children were growing up we had season passes several years in a row. I would take them down there and we would have a picnic on the green. They dressed as close to colonial as they could with whatever we could find at thrift stores... And then when they got a little older they would make their own skirts and bonnets. My son wore his tri-cornered hat lol We absolutely loved it. Colonial has changed a lot in recent years and definitely is more commercial however I think it is still an awesome place. In fact it is absolutely my most favorite place to go. I'm glad you found it enjoyable as well and I hope one day y'all get to come back!