Amanda Chambers
6 Things I Wish I Someone Told Me Before I Became a Mom
Nothing can prepare you for motherhood. Each mother is different and each baby is different, so there can't possibly be a manual for motherhood. However, there are a few things I wish someone had...
The Fathers of My Heart
My parents divorced when I was young and I grew up without an active father in my life. Some would say this is a sad story, but actually it was a blessing for me...
Lessons from Past Generations of Mothers
As I celebrated Mothers Day a few weeks ago, I started thinking of the women who influenced my upbringing. I had the privilege of growing up very close to my grandmother and great grandmothers....
Eating Organic: It’s Not Just a Fad
Many of my friends playfully make fun of me because I try to only eat organic and non-GMO foods. When I first started eating organic, they’d accuse me of hopping on a new fad...
The Homeschooling Questions You Really Want to Ask
In the wake of the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida, I’ve had a lot of people ask me about homeschooling as they try to make decisions about their children’s future in public schools....
13 Books and Activities to Help Keep MLK’s Dream Alive
Today, we celebrate a man of vision who sought to unify our country through equality and love. Yet, many of our children are only vaguely familiar with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and...
Life with a Child with Allergies
Last week I read a news story about a 3 year old little boy in New York. He died as a result of eating a grilled cheese sandwich at preschool. He had a food...
6 Questions You Know You Want to Ask a SAHM
I’ve been a stay at home mom (SAHM) for just over four years. And in that time I’ve received a lot of questions about my decision to stay home.
Although being a stay at...