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Skin Eruptions
Do you have children? If the answer is yes, then this post is for you. At some point in a woman's motherhood, she will find a skin eruption on her child and wonder where it came from and whether it is serious or not. I am a huge proponent of a mother's intuition. If your gut says that something is wrong, then do something about it.
Hannah
Jul 21, 2025
Instill a Love of Reading
Good parents want the best for their kids. Yet, the duties and the curveballs of life will limit us in many ways from doing “all the things” and being “all the things” to our children. One of the most, if not THE MOST, important thing to do for a child’s education and development is to instill in him a love of reading. If a child loves to read, then he will love to learn, and will learn, his entire life. Reading is also a vital part of developing a child's life skills and hel
Hannah
Jul 21, 2025
Teaching Table Manners
Growing up, as the oldest of eight children from the same two parents, I never thought of our family as "large." I guess when your friends are from families with ten or more children, that is bound to happen. However, in today's society, families are getting smaller. That saddens me because I loved being from a big family, and I think all of my siblings did. Now that I am raising a family, five children is supposedly a "large" family. Whether you have three or five or ten chi
Hannah
Jul 19, 2025
Skin Care Routine
I come from a long line of women who prioritize health over beauty. I am not saying that they do not like to look beautiful, because they do, and they love to get all dressed up and pretty. But, my mother, grandmother and great-grandmothers were picky, but simple about what they would put on their skin. Here is what works for us:
Hannah
Jul 19, 2025
Picky Eaters
My mom always says, "There is something so satisfying about watching a child eat something nutritious." I agree with her. I love to watch my children eat and know that their little body is being well fed. As a mom who is invested in the present and future health of my children, I am pretty passionate about healthy food.
Hannah
Jul 19, 2025
5 Tips for a Better Tomorrow
When I first became a mother, it felt like there was so little time left over for myself. My days were spent on non-stop cleaning, cooking, teaching and disciplining. In the evening, I was exhausted and anxious. I felt like life was a race. I would race to get everything done during the daytime. Then, I would race to get to bed on time, only to get up and do it all over again. Has anyone else ever felt like that? Or is it only me? I wanted to love my days! Now I do... No, ser
Hannah
Jul 19, 2025
Should I Teach My Child to Share?
I had been dealing with a lot of fussy behavior from my children. It was mostly due to the fact that one child would want a toy that another child was in possession of. The fussiness would begin, and if I did not intervene, fighting would ensue. “Mom!” I said. “This behavior is driving me crazy!” I also told her that I want to raise good, generous children, but also independent children, who fight for themselves. How does one raise generous children who still maintain good bo
Hannah
Jul 18, 2025
Healthy Mama = Healthy Baby
Baby fever. It is a real thing. Are you thinking about having a baby? Don't know where to start? There are many things that you should consider when it comes to having a healthy baby. In reality, some of these factors can greatly affect a pregnancy's health. Here are the things that my mom has told me to consider to try and have the healthiest pregnancy possible! Examine Your Environment Begin to take necessary steps to minimize unnatural things in your life. Examine your env
Hannah
Jul 18, 2025
Teaching Obedience
Pick up your toys. Get dressed. Put your shoes on. Be quiet! Hurry up! Every mother experiences days that seem to be packed full of nagging and instructing. On top of that, we have these little independent humans who have ideas of their own and think that they know what is best. Independence is great, and we want to encourage that, just not minutes before we have to leave for an important appointment. As I reflected upon all of this, realizing in my heart that I do not want t
Hannah
Jul 17, 2025
Homemade Sauerkraut
Grab a $2.00 cabbage and make your family a traditional food that is literally a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. Fermented foods are so important for gut health. This particular recipe can be flavored in several different ways and is worth so much more than it costs! Ready in 3 days Serves 8-10 people Ingredients 1 head of cabbage that has been core and shredded or chopped, depending on your preference. 2 tbsp of salt purified water Preparation Chop the cabbage up howeve
Hannah
Jul 16, 2025
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