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 […]
We’ve Got Some News…
So there is a little secret that we’ve been keeping under wraps and we are all so excited to finally tell everyone. This July we will officially be a party of five! We are all over the moon about adding a new babe to our bunch. While the first trimester was ROUGH–I’m feeling, well, tired […]
Healthy Food Swaps
March is National Nutrition Month and I got the chance to chat all about simple food swaps that you can make every day for better health. First we are going to start in your fridge! I don’t know if you’ve heard of fairlife ultra-filtered milk but it’s great and we love it in our house. […]
Valentine Treats and Activities for Your Little Sweeties
Fun fact: I LOVE Valentine’s Day. I love all the hearts, flowers, and candy. But what I really love is making this sweet day even sweeter for my kids. Aaron and Lyla joined me at TLC to make a few Valentine’s Day treats and activities, and I really think you are going to love what […]
Hottest Toys at Toy Fair 2019
Toy Fair is the perfect time to see the coolest toys that are about to hit the market and I’m giving the lovely ladies at Great Day Washington a sneak peek at some of my favorites!
When a Child Favors One Parent Over Another
When a child favors one parent over the other. Do you acknowledge it, hope it’s a passing phase, or learn to accept the preference? I was visiting The Mother Side and shared how I’ve handled this parenting dilemma. Hint: it gets better!
Big Game Fun for Your Littlest Fans
The Super Bowl is the perfect time to throw a fun football-filled party, but don’t forget about your littlest fans! Today on TLC, the kids and I are showing you how to throw the perfect Big Game with a few DIYs. From treats, games, and even fan favorites, no matter who wins the game–you’ll have happy […]
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
So there is a little secret that we’ve been keeping under wraps and we are all so excited to finally tell everyone. This July we will officially be a party of five! We are all over the moon about adding a new babe to our bunch. While the first trimester was ROUGH–I’m feeling, well, tired […]
March is National Nutrition Month and I got the chance to chat all about simple food swaps that you can make every day for better health. First we are going to start in your fridge! I don’t know if you’ve heard of fairlife ultra-filtered milk but it’s great and we love it in our house. […]
Fun fact: I LOVE Valentine’s Day. I love all the hearts, flowers, and candy. But what I really love is making this sweet day even sweeter for my kids. Aaron and Lyla joined me at TLC to make a few Valentine’s Day treats and activities, and I really think you are going to love what […]
Toy Fair is the perfect time to see the coolest toys that are about to hit the market and I’m giving the lovely ladies at Great Day Washington a sneak peek at some of my favorites!
When a child favors one parent over the other. Do you acknowledge it, hope it’s a passing phase, or learn to accept the preference? I was visiting The Mother Side and shared how I’ve handled this parenting dilemma. Hint: it gets better!
The Super Bowl is the perfect time to throw a fun football-filled party, but don’t forget about your littlest fans! Today on TLC, the kids and I are showing you how to throw the perfect Big Game with a few DIYs. From treats, games, and even fan favorites, no matter who wins the game–you’ll have happy […]