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 […]
A Sweet Treat: Ice Cream Hacks
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!
Just in time for Summer: Water Park Hacks
Summer is here and if you’ve got kids, that means sun and fun and maybe even a day trip to a water park. You’ve got everyone’s bathing suits and towels packed, but here are a few easy life hacks to make your day at the water park all fun and no work. OK, maybe just […]
Pool Day Hacks
If it’s a pool day for you and your kids, check out my latest Life Hacks video from TLC before you grab your googles or perfect your cannonball in the deep end. From keeping your pool bag organized to finding an easier way to blow up those floaties, have a little more fun in the […]
Dancing on the Today Show
The other morning I was snuggled up on the couch with my main man. I was sipping my coffee and he was sipping his chocolate milk. We were, of course, watching the TODAY show when he let out the loudest SQUEALLLLLLLLL. I may be a little hard of hearing from it–however, it was justified because […]
Summer Road Trips: How to Save Big Bucks at an Amusement Park
Fun fact: there are more than 400 amusement parks across America. So if you and your family are thrill seekers and a summer vacation wouldn’t be complete without a few trips on a roller coaster and rides that spin your round and round, it’s time to plan your next visit to an amusement park. However, […]
Summer Concert Tailgate Hacks
It’s not officially summer until you are sitting under the stars enjoying a little live music. Going to the concert is only half the fun because, as we all know, the real fun starts during the tailgate. So before you grab tickets to the summer’s hottest concert, here are summer concert tailgate hacks to make […]
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
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!
If it’s a pool day for you and your kids, check out my latest Life Hacks video from TLC before you grab your googles or perfect your cannonball in the deep end. From keeping your pool bag organized to finding an easier way to blow up those floaties, have a little more fun in the […]
The other morning I was snuggled up on the couch with my main man. I was sipping my coffee and he was sipping his chocolate milk. We were, of course, watching the TODAY show when he let out the loudest SQUEALLLLLLLLL. I may be a little hard of hearing from it–however, it was justified because […]
Fun fact: there are more than 400 amusement parks across America. So if you and your family are thrill seekers and a summer vacation wouldn’t be complete without a few trips on a roller coaster and rides that spin your round and round, it’s time to plan your next visit to an amusement park. However, […]
When we walk into any store, my kids always start rattling off everything they want. From toys to videos games, their list continues to grow and grow. Wanting “stuff” is a natural reaction for kids, but as parents, it’s our job to guide and teach our children the value of a dollar, earning that dollar, […]
It’s officially summer which means my kids will spend most of their days swimming. While my kiddos are pretty creative and make up plenty of games to play while in the pool, sometimes they need a little inspiration. But rather than spending a small fortune on pool games and toys, I’m sharing a few ways […]