Amanda
Hi, guys! Amanda here. By day I am a higher education professional, and “by 24/7” I’m a pastor’s wife and boy mom to two littles. I’m a full-time working mama and doctoral student who is learning to balance it all. It’s a challenge indeed, but Jesus, my village, and coffee see me through.
Crazy Plant Mama
Candles, family pictures, and plants are three staples that make a house a home in my opinion. Candles permeate the atmosphere, setting the tone and make it feel warm and cozy. Family pictures give...
Chocolate Milk
August is here, so you know what that means! It is National Breastfeeding Month. Woo-hoo! While the entire month garners education, support, and positivity regarding this most natural thing, the last week, August...
It’s a New Season, Seasoned Mama
So friends, this is a safe space, right? Well, I am glad because I have got to get something off my chest. You know what really grinds my gears? Unsolicited mom advice. I do...
“It Don’t Matter if You’re Black or White”
Today is way back Wednesday and, my oh my, how that phrase truly resonates these days. Senseless killings, police brutality, protests, riots, looting, division, and full out chaos are all around us. At times...
Make It Last Forever
One of my absolute favorite pastimes is walking down memory lane. In fact, just the other day, my husband, whom I met in college, and I were talking about the good ole days on...
Changing Positions: A Working Mom’s Love for the SAHM
We have all seen them, the hilarious “stay at home” vs. “working mom” memes. I never really put too much thought into it as I figured to each their own, but I have always...
Getting Hip to Hip Dysplasia
My second pregnancy began without a hitch and remained pretty textbook throughout. Then, at my 31-week checkup, a routine ultrasound revealed two findings: my amniotic fluid was lower than expected for that gestation and...
The Forlorn Firstborn
Ah, January 2020, the month I’ve been anxiously awaiting is here. In fact, as this post goes live, I am literally in route to the hospital as today marks a huge change in the...
God Gave Us Christmas
Ah, Christmastime is upon us, and as always, I’m giddy and happy about it. This year in particular is filled with even more joy as my little one is now old enough to join...
It Truly Takes A Village
November is often a month set aside for thankfulness, and a tweet I recently saw reminded me of this in a great way. The post simply joked, “I keep hearing it takes a village...