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 […]
How to Create an Awesome Trunk or Treat
During the Halloween season, your kids probably can’t wait to go door-to-door trick or treating, but another trend for having a little Halloween fun that has been growing in popularity is Trunk or Treat. If you’ve never heard of Trunk or Treat, believe me, you are going to want to attend one or plan one […]
Apps You’ll Want for Your Next Road Trip
You’ve planned your trip and your bags are packed! All that’s left to do in jump into your car and hit the open road. But before you leave on your next road trip, there are a few apps you should download first. From figuring out how to get your destination and then what to do […]
The One Car Hack Every Parent Needs!
A car emergency kit means something very different once you are a parent. Sure it would be handy to have an emergency kit filled with items to help you if your car breaks down or you have a flat tire; however, a car emergency kit that would really help a parent has much different items. […]
25 Fall Date Nights Ideas
The cooler weather ushered in with the fall is the perfect time to spend time together with your significant other. It’s also the perfect time to plan a few date nights that highlight the fabulous fall season. From enjoying the fall foliage or catching up on a few scary movies, here are 25 fall date […]
Apps that Every Busy Family Needs
If you are a multi-tasking parent with no time to waste, you need apps on your smartphone that make your life easier, help save you time and money, and are super simple to use. From grocery shopping to planning your family’s busy schedule, here are apps that every busy mom needs to download. Ibotta: […]
Amanda in Better Homes and Gardens
Everyone be COOL–it’s just me in Better Homes & Gardens September issue. No big deal—kidding it’s a HUGE DEAL and I’m celebrating by eating Nutella right out of the jar. Come on over and check me out!
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
Everyone be COOL–it’s just me in Better Homes & Gardens September issue. No big deal—kidding it’s a HUGE DEAL and I’m celebrating by eating Nutella right out of the jar. Come on over and check me out!
Around here, football season really mean tailgate season. So to cut down on the planning time and the mess at the end of the party because I’m sharing my favorite tailgate hacks over at Good Morning Washington. From coolers, cocktails, to cleanup, every football fan needs a few of these life hacks at their next […]
It’s back to school time and this year we are starting the school year with a few hacks that will make life a little easier, more organized, and letting our kiddos personal style shine. Here’s my latest segment from Good Morning Washington!
Fun Fact: Most dorm rooms are less than 200 square feet! So if you have a kid in college you are probably looking for ways to help them maximize space in their home away from home, but you don’t have to shell out the cash to maximize their space. From making their dorm personal but not […]
The TODAY Show is one of my favorite places to spend my mornings–especially when I get to share parenting hacks that I really LOVE. For my latest segment, I shared a few fan favorites and a few of my own favorites with Hoda and Jenna. Check out the segment below because I know you are […]
We’re taking family movie night and we’re moving it outside. On my life hacks webseries on TLC, I’m going to show you how to turn your phone into the perfect projector so you and your kids can watch a movie under the stars. So grab the popcorn and let’s get this movie started!