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The Journey Behind Gazill Hill
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Perseverance
When people see success, they rarely see the struggles that came before it. As I look at the success Gazill Hill is having, I realize that what took four years to bring to life wasn’t just about writing a children's book—it was a journey of perseverance, self-doubt, and growth. Ironically, the same theme of the book!
Teaching My Kids a Valuable Life Skill: Navigating Public Transportation
I’d like to think that my kids will thank me one day when they are old enough to travel alone. I know I am setting them up for success. I want them to explore without fear of the unknown.
The benefits of teaching public speaking skills to children
Teaching public speaking skills to elementary-aged children positively impacts their social-emotional skills but also helps them academically.
Understanding Your Child’s Love Language
I encourage you to learn your child’s love language. It is especially helpful when your child is having a hard time dealing with their emotions. You will better understand their emotional love language and help them feel loved and secure.
Multicultural Children’s Book Day
This book is perfect for foster parents, adoptive parents, step-parents, bi-racial parents, caregivers, teachers, and homeschoolers! The story emphasizes that different character traits can complement each other.
Tips for Hosting International Exchange Students
I know you landed on this page to read about how AMAZING it is. And yes, I am going to talk about that. But I also want to be transparent- sometimes it is not a fit. I think it's important for you to know that as well!
Let’s Make Candy Sushi
This recipe makes about 40 Nigiri-like sushi. You can have fun and make sushi rolls as well.
May is Bike Month
How to attach a wooden wine crate to the back of your bike
You don’t have to live in the Napa Valley to be Wine Country chic!
The Juggle is Real
It’s no secret that being a small business owner comes with many challenges. However, the work-life balance that comes with motherhood presents additional stressors.
How to keep your family organized
I am often asked, “how do you manage it all?” I have several time-management and organizational routines. They are all processed through our family command center.
Frugal Mama Tips
Below are a few of my frugal mama tips. These are easy-to-do, entry-level money-saving tips.
“Ten”acity
When you fall, get back up, dust yourself off, and try again. Like Cameron, you will succeed.
Tips for Raising a Kidpreneur
Encouraging kids to be entrepreneurs helps promote the growth mindset.
How to practice mindfulness with children
You don’t need any fancy meditation chairs or floor mats. Your children don’t need to sit in the lotus position. I promise you, your child can sit or stand quietly for 1 to 2 minutes. That is all it takes!
Love Languages
Before the pandemic, I played a “game” with my boys. The results of the game have proven to be extremely beneficial now that we are spending so much time confined in the same house. During our game, I identified their “Love Language.”
A love story: When the attitude of gratitude met a Napa rock
I had no idea that this morning ritual was going to have such an impact on my family.