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Trading Spaces Premiere and I’m Hosting a “Swatch Party”
Hello, my name is Amanda and I’m a Trading Spaces Super Fan. What exactly does this mean? Well, for most of the show’s run on TLC, I was either glued to the TV to watch two sets of neighbors redecorate a room in each other’s houses, or was DIY inspired and constantly...

Mom Hacks for Easy Toy Organization
I roll up my sleeves, banish my children from the toy room, and spend hours arranging and reorganizing their toys. I step back to admire my hard work, and do something crazy like turn my back for a second. In mere moments, two tiny hurricanes, also known as my...
Simply Clever Ideas
Beach Hacks
Happy summer, friends! I hope your days are filled with lots of fun, sun, and maybe a nap or two for everyone in your house. You may have seen on my Facebook or Twitter that I have a webseries over on TLC and it’s all my favorite #LifeHacks. So I’m sharing my favorite...
5 DIY First Birthday Party Ideas
First birthday parties are a HUGE deal! I did a super fun segment on the Today Show where I shared some of my favorite fun and fabulous DIY projects to make your baby's first birthday unforgettable. And yes, there was glitter. Lots and lots of glitter! Come check it...
Mom Hacks For Dying Easter Eggs With Kids
Grab those eggs (gently, very gently), round up the kids, and prepare to make a huge mess--maybe a few tears--but mostly fun, mostly. If you're getting ready to dye eggs with your kiddos, don't do a thing until you read my 7 Mom Hacks for dying Easter eggs over at...
5 Candy-Free Easter Baskets For Kids of All Ages
Listen, I love a good chocolate bunny, but I still have Halloween candy up in this house-- and probably Easter candy from last year. So this year we are asking the Easter Bunny to change things up and I've got 5 non-candy basket ideas for kids of all ages. I'm sharing...
Little Life Hacks for BIG Birthday Surprises
I’m a firm believer that if your Mamma doesn’t make a HUGE fuss over your birthday, then who will? Now I’m not saying break the bank on every single birthday for over-the-top parties, gifts galore, and food better than what you had at your wedding, but here's a few...
3 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
I love that my kids are completely enamored with St. Patrick's Day. It's such a simple and fun holiday full of little kid magic right? Plus it's pretty low key on my part. My kids love all the green, all the shamrocks, all the leprechauns, and are beyond thrilled when...
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