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 […]
Halloween DIY–Make a Jellyfish and Bubble Bath Costume
Are you ready to see two of the cutest and most fun Halloween costumes ever? Introducing Aaron as a jellyfish and Lyla as a bubble bath–stop the cuteness! Besides being super awesome, the best part of these two Halloween costumes is that you can make both in just a few minutes. Yes you! Check out […]
Last Minute DIY Costumes on Weekend Express
You know I love Halloween and I really love Halloween DIY–especially costumes. So I was thrilled to head back to HLN’s Weekend Express for another segment. If you are looking for adorable and affordable costumes for Halloween–check out my Lego, donut, scuba diver, and gumball machine! They take just a few minutes to make and […]
Healthy Halloween Snacks!
Believe me, I’m a fan of sweet treats on Halloween, but with so many parties, parades, and trick-or-treating, it’s OK to lighten up a few of our kid’s snacks and treats. So if you need some inspiration, check out my latest from TLC! In this episode, the kids helped me whip up a few spooky […]
Fun Fall Hacks!
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 […]
How to Rock the Carpool
Until I can figure out how to be in two places at one time–carpooling is the way to go. So this week on TLC, I am sharing my favorite hacks so your can rule the carpool! From keeping the car organized, making sure you are on time, and a easy car-friendly snack hack, enjoy this […]
Picture Day Hacks
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!
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
Are you ready to see two of the cutest and most fun Halloween costumes ever? Introducing Aaron as a jellyfish and Lyla as a bubble bath–stop the cuteness! Besides being super awesome, the best part of these two Halloween costumes is that you can make both in just a few minutes. Yes you! Check out […]
You know I love Halloween and I really love Halloween DIY–especially costumes. So I was thrilled to head back to HLN’s Weekend Express for another segment. If you are looking for adorable and affordable costumes for Halloween–check out my Lego, donut, scuba diver, and gumball machine! They take just a few minutes to make and […]
Believe me, I’m a fan of sweet treats on Halloween, but with so many parties, parades, and trick-or-treating, it’s OK to lighten up a few of our kid’s snacks and treats. So if you need some inspiration, check out my latest from TLC! In this episode, the kids helped me whip up a few spooky […]
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 […]
Until I can figure out how to be in two places at one time–carpooling is the way to go. So this week on TLC, I am sharing my favorite hacks so your can rule the carpool! From keeping the car organized, making sure you are on time, and a easy car-friendly snack hack, enjoy this […]
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!