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 TV appearances? 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 pants […]
Oscar Party Planning Tips–Watch My Segment on Fox 5 DC!
If you’re hosting an Oscar Watch Party and need a few tips and tricks to get the party started–you’re in luck. This week I stopped by Fox 5 in Washington DC to share my favorite tips, tricks, and hacks for hosting a fabulous Oscar Watch party that won’t break the bank. From food, drinks, and […]
How To Save Money And Get The Most Out Of Back To School Shopping
First, before we get into this segment for KDKA— I’d like for you to check out what you see on TV Vs. What’s happening at home (or at the beach for this segment). Alright–now we can move on to some money saving mom hacks Click here to see the segment!
Go for the Gold With these DIY Olympics Activities
Fun Fact: If my husband said “let’s watch this game on TV,” I’d be all “meh” BUT when it comes to the Olympics I’m all—Opening Ceremonies, highlight reels, medal ceremonies, USA-USA-USA. I cheer, I cry, I cry some more because I LOVE the Olympics. So as you can imagine, I’m going to be busy for […]
Father’s Day DIY
It’s time to celebrate dad with an amazing Father’s Day. So let’s give our favorite guy a DIY gift that is just as rad as him. The kids helped me out on our latest video for TLC and made the cutest and coolest gifts for Dear old Dad. So if you need some inspiration, check […]
Thanksgiving DIYs for Your Kids Table
I sure am thankful for my little turkeys and thankful that a few crafts and snacks will keep them entertained on Thanksgiving. After all, the kids table is always the place to be on Thanksgiving. Looking for some inspiration to keep your turkeys happy at the table? The kids and I are sharing a few […]
Halloween Hacks for a Spooky Backyard Bash
WE love the spooky season, and even though Halloween will look different this year, we’re ready to celebrate. Our latest video for TLC us all about making Halloween special for the kids this year with simple, inexpensive hacks and games for backyard festivities. Also–how cute is Dylan in his pumpkin costume? Click right here to […]
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’s time to celebrate dad with an amazing Father’s Day. So let’s give our favorite guy a DIY gift that is just as rad as him. The kids helped me out on our latest video for TLC and made the cutest and coolest gifts for Dear old Dad. So if you need some inspiration, check […]
I sure am thankful for my little turkeys and thankful that a few crafts and snacks will keep them entertained on Thanksgiving. After all, the kids table is always the place to be on Thanksgiving. Looking for some inspiration to keep your turkeys happy at the table? The kids and I are sharing a few […]
WE love the spooky season, and even though Halloween will look different this year, we’re ready to celebrate. Our latest video for TLC us all about making Halloween special for the kids this year with simple, inexpensive hacks and games for backyard festivities. Also–how cute is Dylan in his pumpkin costume? Click right here to […]
Looking for a fun and easy way to get your kids off their screens and into the kitchen–some super yummy and super simple Boredom Baking Hacks. The kids and I had a blast making this on for TLC, and we had even more fun eating everything we made. So check out our latest video and […]
Since tie dying has become the thing to do during quarantine, Aaron and I wanted to change things up a bit and the results were rad. Our latest for TLCme is reverse tie dying and honestly, we wanted to find more things to reverse tie dye because we loved how it all turned out. Check […]
Babies are cute. But babies are also pretty messy. So why not let them have some messy from that is worth the mess and the bath that they will need at the end. On our latest video for TLC, Dylan and I are showing you how to engage your baby in sensory play by hiding […]