Amanda Stewart
Amanda moved to the Dallas area as a child, moved away for college, but then returned “home” with her husband and new daughter. Now five years later, she and her family are putting down roots in Collin County. Her educational background is an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a graduate degree in Early Childhood Studies. Most days you can find her doing her best to put her knowledge to work with 3 of the sweetest students around- born in 2010, 2014 and 2015. Once bedtime hits, you can find her doing some instructional design work, blogging, or finding the next great series on Netflix, usually with a cookie in hand. You can read more about her collection of thoughts on everything from motherhood and parenting to DIY and fitness, and whatever else is on her mind at her new blog <a href "http://www.thiscollectivelife.com/" This Collective Life .
Everything I Want My Kids To Know As They Head Back To School
As I thought about what to write this month, I planned to write a little about some tips to making the transition back to school easier, routines and traditions that will center your family...
Summer Reading :: 3 Book Series Ideas for Kids (200+ Books!)
Summer is in full swing. You may be going strong knocking out your summer bucket list, or you may be consulting Facebook and Pinterest nightly for events and activities to fill your days. If...
Get Summer Ready: Your Car, Your Bag, Your Home
Summer is finally here and I'm so excited for a good, long break from alarm clocks, packing lunches, homework, school drop off and pickup. And I’m just excited to hang out with my kids!...
A Thank You for My Four “First Years”
As I write this, my baby is a few hours away from turning one year old. I have subconsciously anticipated this day for weeks. I am not one to plan a big first birthday party, but...
I’ll Be Their Parent AND Their Friend
The other day, I drove to my yearly dermatologist appointment—as with any kid-free appointment, it felt like somewhat of a vacation. On the way, the words for this post filled my head, and I...
Traveling Without Kids: Tips for Prepping the Homefront
My husband and I recently celebrated our ten-year wedding anniversary. To celebrate, we finally did what we have said we would do for years (you know, after baby number two, after we finished graduate...
The Mom I Am in 2019
It’s been 2019 for a few weeks now. Are you still writing 2018 on everything? Because I am. I love the start of a new year. It feels full of possibilities and opportunity. Resolutions,...
No Guest Room? No Problem! Simple Tips for Holiday Hosting
The holidays are in full swing and often that means guests are coming and going in our homes. Since buying my first home almost two years ago, one of my favorite things has been...