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 […]
30 Things You Need to Do With Your Kids This Fall!
The cooler weather and beautiful fall foliage is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the autumn weather. Not sure how to spend your day? Here are thirty fun and fantastic fall activities everyone in your family will love. From being outside to using the items your find on nature walks to decorate your […]
The Best Hacks to Keep Your Car Organized
If you are looking for a few hacks to keep your car more organized-all you need are a few bungee cords You probably have a few bungee cords floating around in your garage, so instead of letting them gather dust, it’s time to put them to work! From keeping your groceries from spilling everywhere to […]
The Best Car Games to Play With Your Kids
Looking forward to your next family vacation but not really looking forward to long hours in the car with your kids? No worries, because with these five hacks, your kids will be happy, entertained, and become the perfect traveling partners. OK, that might be a bit of a stretch, but these hacks are a great […]
The Best Apps for Families On-The-Go
You have enough apps on your phone that are pretty pointless, right? Mindless games are a great distractor and you will always need a few apps to entertain your kids in a pinch. However, if you are a busy mom or dad and need a few apps to make your life easier—here are five you […]
How to Pack Your Car Like An Expert
Sometimes it can see like packing your trunk feels like a grown up version of Tetris. You try to be strategic as you make every last suitcase and bag fit perfectly into your car. Some clearly consider themselves master trunk packers. However, if you’re anything like me, you start tossing bags and random items haphazardly […]
Bungee Cord Hacks that Will Keep You Organized.
If you are looking for a few hacks to keep your car more organized-all you need are a few bungee cords You probably have a few bungee cords floating around in your garage, so instead of letting them gather dust, it’s time to put them to work! From keeping your groceries from spilling everywhere 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
Before your kids strike a pose and say “Cheeeeeese” for their school pictures, here’s a few hacks to make sure everyone rocks school picture day! Here’s my latest from TLC!
You know I love a good mom hack! So for my latest segment on HLN’s Weekend Express, I out together my favorites and shared them with Jennifer Westhoven. From the burrito roll for clothes to lasagna with it comes to bed sheets, here are my favorite mom hacks! Click right here to see the segment!
It’s officially back to school time! So before your kids hit the books, check out my latest segment on HLN’s Weekend Express where I am sharing my favorite hacks that will keep everyone organized, create the perfect place for your kid’s art, and how to make a to-go homework space. Click right here to see […]
So happy that I could join Jennifer Westhoven on HLN’s Weekend Express to chat about creative crafts and DIYS mom and dads can modify and tweak for kids with special needs. From making your own musical instruments to the easiest way to make texture paint, check out my latest segment! Click right here to see […]
Your kids will LOVE this fun in the sun activity and we think you might too! The best part, this one is SO simple and you already have everything you need for these bubbles snakes in your house. Now let’s get outside and have some summertime fun. What you’ll need: ✅ Water bottle(s) ✅ Water ✅ Dish soap […]
Need an idea for a fun outdoor (or indoor) DIY game?! Your kids will love this! It’s perfect for the entire family. Get ready for some fun! What You’ll Need: ✅ Ball pit balls (or something similar) ✅ Cardobard box (rectangle, a large diaper box works well!) ✅ 3 various sized laundry baskets (small, medium, […]