Well hey there, friend! Are you new around here? Did you wander on over after seeing my TLCme Life Hacks webseries or catch one of my appearances on the Today Show? Great, I like you already! We love new people over here at Questionable Choices in Parenting. Let me give you a quick tour. I’m Amanda: Candy Land loser, yoga […]
Tailgate Hacks to Score Big this Football Season
Around here, football season really mean tailgate season. So to cut down on the planning time and the mess at the end of the party because I’m sharing my favorite tailgate hacks over at Good Morning Washington. From coolers, cocktails, to cleanup, every football fan needs a few of these life hacks at their next […]
3 Hack to Quickly Cool Down Your Car
Hot weather is perfect for a day at the pool and lounging at the beach. However, when temperatures go up, it can become sweltering inside your car and that’s not nearly as fun as a hot pool or beach day. On those hot days, we all know that simply blasting the AC never seems to […]
Smartphone Hacks Every On-The-Go-Parent Needs to Know
Where would we be without our smartphones? They really do make every part of our daily lives easier, and if you are a busy parent-on-the-go, you know that not having a fully charged phone can put a real damper on your day. So charge up that phone and check out a few of these creative […]
5 Ways On-the-Go Parents Can Save Time
As a busy parent, have you every wished there were more hours in the day? Me too. But until we can squeeze 27 or 28 hours into each and every day, we are going to need to save time a few different ways. From your most time consuming chores to the time of day you […]
Keep Your Kids Happy and Entertained on Car Rides With a Cookie Sheet!
Sometimes we have to get creative when it comes to entertaining our kids in the car, but that doesn’t mean we have to spend a small fortune on toys and activities. So before your next long road trip or short drive on a few errands, don’t leave home before you grab an inexpensive cookie sheet […]
3 Car Apps for Vehicle Maintenance Every Mom Needs
We rely on our cars to get us and our family where we need go and we need our car to run efficiently. That means we need to keep track of our car’s oil, tire pressure, fuel efficiency, and check up on every strange sound our car makes. But when we have a million things […]
Laughs
#9 “Did I shave today? No, no I did not.” #8 “Again? Ugh, why can’t my kid pee in the pool like everyone else.” via GIPHY #7 “Look at those moms of older kids, relaxing on the lounge chair, reading books. SOMEDAY I WILL BE ONE OF YOU.” #6 “Swimming counts as a bath, […]
Before kids, my husband would completely indulge my Christmas decorating extravagance. While I understand there is a fine line between festive and “someone put this lady on Honey Boo Boo,” I struggle with which side of that line I fall on each year. When we were dating, Aaron thought my need to use All. The. […]
Namaste, friends. Please, come into the little Zen Garden that is my home. Why the sudden nirvana —and I don’t mean the Kurt Cobain kind? Well friends, this new enlightenment stems from my son’s nap. Actually, it’s the release of his nap that has me in perfect chi. Sounds absurd, right? I’m really thinking Oprah […]
Remember this adorable viral video? The little girl desperately tries to strap herself into her carseat, and when her dad offers to help, she barks back “Worry about yourself!” Girlfriend was on to something! Parenting in this day and age means you are inundated with people telling you how you should raise your children and […]
When I was a brand, spanking new blogger, I pitched an idea to NickMom and patiently waited for a response. Then I got one: A BIG FAT NO. That’s the thing about being a writer, you hear lots of “nos” all the time. I would venture to say we hear more nos than we do […]
Like millions of other Royal Family fans, I stalked the internet, news stations, and gossip websites for the name of the new princess. I oohed and awwed at the first precious pictures of that sweet, little face, and was blown away by Duchess Kate’s grace, fantastic hair, and ability to pretend she wasn’t wearing mesh […]
Family
Around here, football season really mean tailgate season. So to cut down on the planning time and the mess at the end of the party because I’m sharing my favorite tailgate hacks over at Good Morning Washington. From coolers, cocktails, to cleanup, every football fan needs a few of these life hacks at their next […]
It’s back to school time and this year we are starting the school year with a few hacks that will make life a little easier, more organized, and letting our kiddos personal style shine. Here’s my latest segment from Good Morning Washington!
Fun Fact: Most dorm rooms are less than 200 square feet! So if you have a kid in college you are probably looking for ways to help them maximize space in their home away from home, but you don’t have to shell out the cash to maximize their space. From making their dorm personal but not […]
The TODAY Show is one of my favorite places to spend my mornings–especially when I get to share parenting hacks that I really LOVE. For my latest segment, I shared a few fan favorites and a few of my own favorites with Hoda and Jenna. Check out the segment below because I know you are […]
We’re taking family movie night and we’re moving it outside. On my life hacks webseries on TLC, I’m going to show you how to turn your phone into the perfect projector so you and your kids can watch a movie under the stars. So grab the popcorn and let’s get this movie started!
I scream. You scream. We ALL scream for ice cream and over on TLC, I’m showing you some of my favorite and delicious ice cream hacks. Check out my Life Hacks series over at TLCme for other fun life hacks videos!