"With ageless wisdom for every occasion, this elegant little book is the perfect gift for moms to share with their children -- and for themselves. Time-honored proverbs, enlightening parables, and inspiring poetry, illustrated with exquisite vintage art, encourage readers to contemplate and celebrate life's milestones. These uplifting words and their invaluable lessons, drawn from cultures around the world, will resonate with families of all walks. Whether commemorating a birthday, or celebrating a housewarming or a special holiday, this timeless treasure of 100-plus blessings provides guidance and encouragement for everyone: an enduring keepsake readers will turn to again and again."--Provided by publisher.

What would my mom say? How would she guide me? These are the soul searching questions answered in A Mother's Wisdom, a compilation of inspirational, spiritual and practical insights. A Mother's Wisdom is written by mothers and grandmothers of every age and from every walk of life, be they natural, step, adoptive or foster. Their letters, poems and anecdotes are their treasured gifts to their children. These women have graciously shared their wise words to benefit any and all who are seeking guidance, encouragement and validation in their lives. They are extraordinary examples of mothers at their finest, desiring to add to their children's lives in a rich, meaningful and loving manner. Whether you are a prospective mother, first time mother, or mother who is raising or has raised her children, this is your opportunity to utilize the knowledge that others have shared in A Mother's Wisdom to make a heartfelt difference in your child's life. After all, mothers everywhere desire only the very best for their children: lives filled with love, happiness and purpose. May you find inspiration in our loving and wise words.

“My home is green enough to be healthy but chill enough to be happy.” —Leah Segedie, Green Enough In an era of online mom‑shaming, Carissa Bonham likes to keep things authentic when discussing the struggles of modern motherhood. One popular meme shared on Carissa’s website, Creative Green Living, says “Some days I make beautiful dinners from scratch. Today my kids had cereal and ice cream for dinner. At least it was organic.” This is motherhood today. Carissa’s charming mix of inspirational and aspirational quotes mixed with real‑life mom moments will make The Little Green Book of Mothers’ Wisdom both encouraging and inspirational for moms of all ages, including millennial and Gen X mothers. Explore the journey of motherhood, the life-giving power of mothers, mom instincts, and cultural parenting through the quotes on these pages. Receive advice from crunchy moms, mothers of differently wired kids, and mothers of teens and adult children. This charming mix of inspiration and aspirational quotes mixed with a dash of reality about modern motherhood has something for every mom. “Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation.” ―Robert A. Heinlein, Have Space Suit—Will Travel “Having a child flips your concept of love upside down into new depths, otherwise unknown to the human heart.” ―Julieanne O'Connor “By loving them for more than their abilities we show our children that they are much more than the sum of their accomplishments.” ― Eileen Kennedy-Moore, Smart Parenting for Smart Kids

I met Misty while in college, a place where we prepared to go out into the world to live our dreams. I can still hear her words. aEverybody has a story to tell and one isnat better than the other, but what makes a story unique is, itas your own.a I was a struggling writer with nothing to say until I met Misty some ten years later. Life had changed her. Raised by an aunt from an older generation, Misty somehow managed to unite the old with the new, realizing a motheras wisdom is invaluable, giving me a story to tell.

Following The Book of Father's Wisdom comes The Book of Mother's Wisdom; a loving and memorable book in which mothers throughout history give sage and advice to their children - and yours. Among the 100 inspirational voices is Margaret Thatcher's, Princess Diana's, Jane Austen's and Eleanor Roosevelt's, filling this book with Mother Wit on character, faith, happiness and love. These mother's stories and anecdotes instruct, admonish and congratulate their children, warmly illustrating unconditional love and the intimate and unique relationship between mother and child.

This short book presents a mother's sayings, a mother who left school at fourteen, and knew the highs and tragedies of a hard worked life...We may read deeply and search widely for wisdom, and yet find that all the while it is at hand, pouring our tea. Here are words and short anecdotes, about the why of things, Life, heartache, people, our purpose, and of course love...Short, simple, and true.

An inspirational compilation of timeless advice from mother to child. There's a saying: "Sooner or later, we all quote our mothers." The lessons most of us receive, both directly and indirectly, from our mothers as we grow up help form who we become as people. Now more than ever, it's important to take stock of this maternal wisdom in order to not only get through life, but to thrive. In A Mother's Wisdom, Norah Lawlor collects the essential strategies and knowledge passed down from her mother--and her grandmother, and beyond--to shares it with a new generation of daughters and sons everywhere.