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 […]
Baby Gear on on Fox DC
Baby, baby, baby– babies sure do need lots of stuff! From apps to help you connect with your kids when you are away from them to products that help your little ones sleep to the diaper bag that has All. The. Things, here’s my latest segment from Fox 5 DC. Love spending my morning with […]
The Best Apps for People Who Love to Read
If you are a parent-on-the-go that never seems to have time to take part in one of your favorite pastimes, reading-it’s time we change that! During the day when you are rushing around with your kids, you may find that you have a few extra minutes in the school pickup line or even while your […]
The Best Apps for Parents On-The-Go
We know you are busy. From taking care of your kids and you home, to the one million things on your to-do list, you are crazy busy. So, if you are looking to save a little time and a little sanity, then you need to put a few amazing apps to work. Here are five […]
Mom Hacks–Packing for a Road Trip With Your Toddler
Do you remember when packing for Spring Break meant a few changes of clothes and a pair of flip flops? But those easy packing days are gone when you are packing for a spring break trip for your family. So, if you are headed out for a spring break trip with your little ones, try […]
Tips for Planning the Perfect Staycation
It’s time for spring break, but if heading to a tropical location or amusement park is not in the budget for you and your family, you can still have an amazing spring break full of fun memories and tons of fun. Instead of planning a spring break trip, plan a spring break staycation. If you […]
Spring Activities to Keep Everyone Entertained
Spring is a tricky time of year. We’re all ready to say so long to winter and hello to spring, but sometimes, we get thrown for a loop with some wacky weather. Chilly one day, snow another, and a beautiful sunny day the next. So, if you are looking to keep your kids entertained this […]
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
Baby, baby, baby– babies sure do need lots of stuff! From apps to help you connect with your kids when you are away from them to products that help your little ones sleep to the diaper bag that has All. The. Things, here’s my latest segment from Fox 5 DC. Love spending my morning with […]
We love a good spirit week around here—especially if it calls for Crazy Hair Day. Now to be fair, when we’re running late for the bus, my kids’ hair usually looks like it would fit right on Crazy Hair Day. However, for the actual day I got crafty before breakfast and was able to send […]
Before Toy Fair wrapped up, I was able to swing by Fox and Friends to share some of the hottest and innovative toys of 2018. Thanks so much to Ainsley Earhardt and Janice Dean for coming to play and try out some super fun toys! Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
I love everything about Valentine’s Day—especially making treats for my little sweets. Check out my latest from TLCme where I’m putting together these adorable and super easy robots. What I love about these robots is you can make them with healthy snacks and there are perfect for class parties! For more life hacks, swing on […]
Because it’s not really a holiday until I’ve painted a mason jar! My latest from TLCme Lifehacks– this adorable jar that is easy to make and perfect for holding all your sweets on the sweetest day of the year. To catch more of my videos, hop on over to TLC!
From cleaning to cutting cookies, there is so much more to those handy coffee filters and rolls of aluminum foil you have sitting in your kitchen. So check out my latest segment from Good Morning Washington and put those two items to work in your house!