Need a good cry?
These 6 tearjerker songs about parenthood will have you blubbering like a newborn, then gazing at your “baby” — no matter how big or small.
For an extra tear-jerking spin, watch the videos, too.
Because all parents could use a good, healthy cry.
Seriously, The journal…
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” Robert Brault
I have always prided myself on my ability to practice gratitude.
Ever since I was a child, I’ve thanked the Lord for my blessings on the majority of my days.
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Mom of two, freelance writer, peanut butter lover.
“Accept what people offer. Drink their milkshakes. Take their love.”
Wally Lamb
Hey there! I’m Amanda — mom of two, freelance writer, and peanut butter lover, but let’s start from the VERY beginning.
I was born (and raised) in a teeny Southern…
“If the wind brushes against you, do not complain; it brushes against everyone.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo
“Can I feel the wind on my face for a minute, mommy?” My sweet, 5-year old asks every morning — on our half-hour commute.
“Yes, honey, of course, you can,” I always say as…
I’ve been a people pleaser since I can remember, and for most of my life when it came to controversial conversations, I’d shy away or stay silent. Some close friends never even knew my political affiliation.
Then I became an official writer, and life spilled on the page.
For someone…
“In 2021, consumers in the United States expected to spend approximately 886 U.S. dollars on Christmas gifts on average. This is more than what Americans were thinking of spending on gifts in the past 20 years.” Statista.com
It’s that time of year again. The holiday music is in full swing…
Dear Reader,
It’s November, so let’s kick this letter off with a Thanksgiving joke. Why did the farmer have to separate the turkey and the chicken? Fowl play. Bad jokes aside, we’re getting close to the big turkey day.
My hunch: You’re either excited about this rendezvous, or, like me…
Lately, I’ve censored my words.
I can’t put it any other way.
Sure, I’ve met the deadlines and written the required amount to pay the bills. I’ve conducted safe interviews, and guest blogged for the ongoing education and parenting realms. But I censored it all.
Why?
It all started while searching for kids’ snacks at Sam’s Club. There, I found a massive container of pickled eggs — it’s red liquid, alluring.
It turns out these magical eggs didn’t need refrigeration and remained edible for months.
So without hesitation, I snatched ‘em up.
Little did I know…
I recently read a statistic that stuck: Working mothers are 28 percent more likely to experience burnout than fathers.
Twenty-eight percent is quite a number, and I get it.
As a freelance writer with two young sons, I feel as if I’m juggling plates.
Like any modern parent, my to-do…
Amanda is a work at home mama who contributes to various magazines and blogs. Contact her at writeonfreelancingllc@gmail.com for interview or blog articles.
