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 […]
DIY Holiday Gifts Your Kids Can Make With You!
If you are still looking for the perfect gift for friends, family, or teachers and coaches, let’s get the kids in on the gift making. The kids and I are getting crafty over at TLC and making cakes in a jar, gingerbread man bath bombs, and tea light snowman ornaments. Everything we made was simple, […]
Fox and Friends Skip the Electronic Toys this Holiday Season
A new study from the AAP says parents should skip all of the high tech electronic toys this holiday season, and instead, give the the basics to your kids. If you are looking for some great toys that don’t need to be plugged in, paired with an app, and will tap into you kid’s creativity […]
Hottest Toys for the Holiday Season on Fox and Friends
The holidays are right around the corner and if you are looking for some cool and fun toys for your little elves, we’ve got you covered! The kids and I paid a visit to Fox and Friends to share some of our favorite toys. From a awesome ride on to interactive games the whole family […]
Holiday Travel Hacks Every Parent Needs to Know
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But holiday travel your kids can feel like the most stressful time of the year. So arm yourself with a few parent hacks to make everything about the holidays (including the travel) amazing. Hack baby-proofing- A pool noodle tucked under the sheets helps make a nice bumper […]
Creative Ways to Entertain Your Toddlers While Traveling During the Holidays
You’ve packed snacks, toys, and electronics, but sometimes you need to be a little creative to keep your littlest travelers entertained in the car. So before you hit the road, here are a few items to be sure to stock up on to your toddlers will be happy the entire trip. Gel Clings- Before you […]
20 Things to Do With Your Family During the Holiday Season
The holidays are here and it’s the perfect time to plan family activities and make some holiday magic. Not sure what to do with your kids this holiday season? Here are 20 must-do activities you’ll want to do with your kids before they head back to school in the New Year. Bake holiday cookies and […]
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
If you are still looking for the perfect gift for friends, family, or teachers and coaches, let’s get the kids in on the gift making. The kids and I are getting crafty over at TLC and making cakes in a jar, gingerbread man bath bombs, and tea light snowman ornaments. Everything we made was simple, […]
A new study from the AAP says parents should skip all of the high tech electronic toys this holiday season, and instead, give the the basics to your kids. If you are looking for some great toys that don’t need to be plugged in, paired with an app, and will tap into you kid’s creativity […]
The holidays are right around the corner and if you are looking for some cool and fun toys for your little elves, we’ve got you covered! The kids and I paid a visit to Fox and Friends to share some of our favorite toys. From a awesome ride on to interactive games the whole family […]
Can you have too many cooks in the kitchen? Well on Thanksgiving, you may have a few extra turkeys that want to help you make dinner– so let them! Here’s my latest on TLC and the kids and I are talking about our favorite ways to have kids help you cook Thanksgiving dinner. Let’s get […]
On Thanksgiving, the kid’s table is the place to be! So in honor of a fun and festive kid’s table, here are my favorite crafts and snacks to keep your kids happy little Turkeys! Be sure to check out all of my other videos over on TLC!
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you are going to be the hostess with the mostess—you need a few hacks! Whether you’re entertaining an intimate group of friends or a large family feast, preparing Thanksgiving dinner takes a lot of work. From saving counter and oven space to creating the perfect “homemade” dessert, […]