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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tips for Making Holiday Travel with Your Baby Easier
The holidays are such an amazing and exciting time-especially if you have a baby. If your holiday plans include traveling with your little one, here’s five tips for making your holidays away from home a little easier. Have essential items delivered to the place you are staying. So, instead of packing all supplies in your […]
Tricks to Stay Warm In the Car this Winter
On a hot summer day, it can be painful to get inside a sweltering car-especially if you have kids. However, on a cold day, the inside of a freezing car can be just as miserable. So instead of simply layering up your family or hoping the car warms up before you reach your destination, here’s […]
How to Keep Your Kids Warm in the Car Without Wearing their Coats
The frigid temperatures of winter are officially here, and even though the cold weather makes us all just want to stay inside and wait until spring—we have to leave the house and our kids are coming with us. While we want to bundle up our little ones in a warm winter coat to keep them […]
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
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, […]
It’s fall y’all! Time for hayrides, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything! So to honor this lovely season, the kids and I shared our favorite family-friendly fun fall hacks. From cozy boot cuffs, personal baked apple pies, and DIY pumpkin spice marshmallows, you’ll love this week’s video! For more of my life hacks, swing on […]