Amanda Krahel
Amanda was born and raised in San Diego, California. In 2016, she and her family packed up and took the 1,500 mile trek to north Texas, happily settling in Collin County. Amanda was a hairstylist in California, but is currently taking a break from the world of beauty to care for two young beauties of her own. When she’s not chasing after her kids, sprinting through the neighborhood with her high energy dogs, or vacuuming her house like a mad woman, Amanda enjoys exploring Texas, shopping, cooking, and catching up on her favorite television shows. Although she sometimes misses the palm trees and salty ocean breeze, she is proud and excited to call Texas home. Stay tuned for more on her adventures living the SAHM life in Collin County.
Surprise Pregnancy: Life’s Finest Curve Ball
I tend to enjoy having a planned day, week, and well, let's face it, life. I make lists, I love to color code things, file, label, put calendar reminders on my phone AND in...
How to Control the Urge to Control Everything
If you're like me, the dire need to have everything done and go a certain way can be overwhelming and exhausting. I use the word need because, although it may seem like a want to outsiders, such OCD...
In Defense of Offensive Comments
We're moms. We put up with a lot. We take on a lot. We successfully wear a plethora of hats. We also complain about a lot. My favorite movie quote is: "I want you to want...
10 Celebrity Moms You should be Following on Instagram
I am all for individuality when it comes to parenting and an attitude of "you do you." Nevertheless, I am also an avid, lifelong celebrity follower. Even though we can't always trust what's put...
Swallowing Foreign Objects: A User’s Guide for Parents
After almost five years of parenting one of the wildest creatures in the human race, I truly thought I had seen it all. Broken bones, ambulance rides, toddler surgery, falls resulting in teeth piercing...
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools: A Swimming Lesson to Remember
Picture it: your child wakes you up extra early on a Saturday morning with an eager grin lighting up the entirety of their little being. You're groggy at first, but quickly realize it is...
5 Ideas for a Foolproof Father’s Day
Father's Day is quickly approaching and even though we might still be bitter about the way things went down on Mother's Day, it's important to show our kids the true art of appreciation for...
Why Age Doesn’t Matter
As I was skimming through Facebook one slow moving Monday morning, I found my finger's mundane dance across my screen come to a halt over a shared post about the "best age to have children."...