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 […]
All the Things You Need in Your Car for Fall Sports
If you have a kid that plays a fall sport, then you can expect to spend some time outside for practices and games. So you need to be prepared! But what exactly do you need to have in your car? From being prepared for all types of weather, to a few items that will make […]
Carpooling Tips for Busy Moms
When the school year starts, so do busy schedules. From drop off and pick up at school, to the endless trips to and from sports and after school activities-your weekly calendar quickly fills up. Since we haven’t figured out a way to be in two places at once, carpooling with friends is the easiest and […]
On-The-Go Dinner Ideas
ou and your family are super busy! During the week, you need to plan a dinner that is delicious, your entire family loves, and often, one they can eat on the go. From after school activities, practices, and games, you still need to find time to give your family a delicious dinner. So, forget going […]
Quick and Yummy On-the-Go Snacks
When my kids get home from school, they are starving. But we usually don’t have much time to sit around and have a few snacks. From rushing off to after school activities to making sure we aren’t late for a game or practice, snack time usually gets cut short. So, if you are running around […]
On-the-Go Breakfast Ideas
Mornings are always busy in our house and sometimes getting everyone ready and at the breakfast table for a well-balanced meal doesn’t always happen. So for those super crazy mornings where everyone in your family is running out the door, here are three recipes for delicious and filling breakfasts. With these on the go breakfast […]
On-The-Go Time Savers for Busy Parents
As the new school year starts, parents everywhere are looking for ways to save time and energy before they have to race out the door and start their day. From getting kids to school, to running all over town for after school activities, and then trying to make a nice meal for your family every […]
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, […]