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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Let’s Make Candy Sushi

This recipe makes about 40 Nigiri-like sushi. You can have fun and make sushi rolls as well.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Frugal Mama Tips

Below are a few of my frugal mama tips. These are easy-to-do, entry-level money-saving tips.

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“Ten”acity

When you fall, get back up, dust yourself off, and try again. Like Cameron, you will succeed.

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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!

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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.”

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