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 […]
Patriotic Party Hacks
It’s time to break out the red, white and blue because no summer celebration is complete without a little extra sparkle and a few patriotic party hacks. For Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, or any festive summer day–Here’s my latest from TLC!
Baby Gear Must Haves–Satellite Media Tour
Figuring out what baby gear your little one needs and what items you can pass on can feel a little daunting. So I always say, ask your mom friends to tell you what they love and there is a good chance you’ll love it too. I just wrapped a Baby Gear Must Haves Satellite Media […]
Father’s Day DIY Gifts– Cheeseburger Cupcakes
Dad may be the master of the grill, but we have the cutest and most delicious sweet treat for Father’s Day. The kids and I are whipping up a cheeseburger cupcake that Dear old Dad will LOVE. This cupcake is super easy to make and the your kids will love helping. So dad can make […]
Father’s Day DIY Gifts–S’more Kit
Here’s a super easy and super fun way to create a sweet treat that dad will love. You only need a few supplies for a DIY S’more kit. So grab the kids and let’s get crafty! Here’s my latest from TLC. Click right here to see the video!
Father’s Day DIY Gifts–For the Golf Loving Dad
If you need a quick gift for Dad and the man loves to golf, we’ve got a easy and cute DIY gift for him. So grab your kids and get a little crafty for Dear Old Dad this Father’s Day. Here’s my latest on TLC! Click right here to see the video!
How to Make Snack Boxes for Your Next Road Trip
Now that the kids are out of school and the weather has finally warmed up, it’s time to plan a few trips for the entire family. So if you are making a packing list, don’t forget the food because you’ll have some hungry travelers in your car. Instead of packing unhealthy snacks like chips or […]
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
It’s time to break out the red, white and blue because no summer celebration is complete without a little extra sparkle and a few patriotic party hacks. For Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, or any festive summer day–Here’s my latest from TLC!
Figuring out what baby gear your little one needs and what items you can pass on can feel a little daunting. So I always say, ask your mom friends to tell you what they love and there is a good chance you’ll love it too. I just wrapped a Baby Gear Must Haves Satellite Media […]
Dad may be the master of the grill, but we have the cutest and most delicious sweet treat for Father’s Day. The kids and I are whipping up a cheeseburger cupcake that Dear old Dad will LOVE. This cupcake is super easy to make and the your kids will love helping. So dad can make […]
Here’s a super easy and super fun way to create a sweet treat that dad will love. You only need a few supplies for a DIY S’more kit. So grab the kids and let’s get crafty! Here’s my latest from TLC. Click right here to see the video!
If you need a quick gift for Dad and the man loves to golf, we’ve got a easy and cute DIY gift for him. So grab your kids and get a little crafty for Dear Old Dad this Father’s Day. Here’s my latest on TLC! Click right here to see the video!
If you’ve got a curly kid, you know that there’s no wash and go. So for this episode of TLCme #LifeHacks, I’m sharing my favorite hacks to my curly kid’s perfectly coiled, take the tears out of detangling,the right way to wash and style curls. Looking for more great Life Hacks? Head over to TLC […]