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 […]
The One Hack You’ll Need to Keep Your Kids Artwork Organized
It happens every year. Your little artist comes home with tons of papers and drawing and your house is quickly taken over with artwork from your kiddos. But this year is different because you have my favorite back to school hack, and believe me, you are going to LOVE this one. It’s so simple and […]
The Best Tailgate Hacks!
It’s football season! Starting off the night early with a tailgate add even more fun to the night. Before heading down to the game, here are some tailgate hacks to make the most of your night out. If you don’t have a cooler, don’t fret. You can turn a case of beer into an instant […]
Podcasts Perfect for Your Road Trip
If you’ve got a road trip planned, then you need to download a few podcasts that will make your time on the road fly by. From true crime, interviews with celebrities, and fascinating stories, here are podcasts you’ll want to listen to on your next road trip. The Dropout – The story of Elizabeth Holmes […]
Tips to Get Your Car More Organized
If you are looking around at your car and thinking “I have got to get organized,” well, we’ve got some tips for you. From managing your kids’ stuff to tackling you console and even your trunk space, here are simple organization ideas to get your car organized and to keep it organized. Keep your trunk […]
The Best Gear for Traveling with Toddlers
Traveling with toddlers means you will need to pack more than a few outfit changes. So before you plan your next road trip with your toddler in tow, here are a few items you’ll want to have on hand. From their luggage to their stroller and even items to help them sleep better, check out […]
Here’s How to Pack Your Car for a Drive-In Movie
There really is nothing like sitting under the stars, enjoying lots of yummy treats, and watching a great movie with your family. If you have a local drive-in movie theater, it is a perfect weekend activity. So if you are a drive in novice or an expert, here are a few tips to make your […]
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
It happens every year. Your little artist comes home with tons of papers and drawing and your house is quickly taken over with artwork from your kiddos. But this year is different because you have my favorite back to school hack, and believe me, you are going to LOVE this one. It’s so simple and […]
When you’re pregnant, it’s not just your body that has to change–so does your wardrobe. But instead of spending a small fortune on brand new maternity clothes, I’m on TLC sharing a few of my favorite maternity clothes hacks. From making your current wardrobe work a bit longer to easy fixes to cover your growing […]
Looking for a Mother’s Day sweet treat that is just as fabulous as Mamma? Then check out my latest video from TLC. Lyla and I are showing you how to turn Mom’s favorite cupcake into a heart shaped cupcake. So easy and so fun. Even pint-size bakers can master this cupcake hack to show mom […]
This time of year, we always end up with about a million marshmallow Peeps. While my kids could eat them everyday, we decided to use the little marshmallow chicks and bunnies to get crafty for our latest TLC video. Here’s a super simple and fun way to turn Peeps into edible playdough. Click right here […]
If your kids’ Easter baskets were full of candy, Peeps, and way too many jellybeans–we’ve got a few fun ways to get crafty with all those extra sweets. Plus a fun spring activity that all the birds in your neighborhood will love. Here’s our latest video on TLC! Click right here to watch!
We’ve let the big secret out–We Are Having A Baby!! Now it’s time to reveal if Aaron and Lyla are going to have a baby brother or a baby sister. Since gender reveal parties were not a thing when I was pregnant with Aaron and Lyla, I wanted to share the news with the kids […]