Amanda Dall
Originally from upstate New York, Amanda moved to Vermont with her husband after they got married in 2007! She holds a Masters's degree in speech-language pathology and, over the last five years, has experienced life as a full-time working mom, a part-time working mom, and a stay-at-home mom to two young children. These days, Amanda plays the role of 'stay-at-home-mom' and spends her time chauffeuring, chasing kids, reading children's books, and seeking any activity that will get her family out of the house.
School’s End Craziness: The Insanity Right Before Summer
I don’t know if I’m going to make it until mid-June in one piece.
From the outside, I look semi-put together. On the inside, I’m...
Early Intervention: What I Know as a Mom and a Therapist
As parents, we are always concerned about our children meeting their milestones. We spend a lot of time worrying if their skills are up...
Threenager Diaries: Field Notes from a Mom Raising a Threenager
Before having children, I always heard about the "terrible twos." It wasn't until I had my own child that I heard the term, "threenager." Once...
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift: What the Mama in your Life Really Wants
Attention all those looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for those special moms in your life; I know just what you’re looking for!
While...
Board Books: Our Family’s Favorites and Why We Love Them
It’s been scientifically proven that reading to babies at early ages encourages cognitive and language development. It is never too soon to start reading...
Nine Over the Top Ideas for Your Gender Reveal Party
When it came to finding out the sex of my babies, I found that I enjoyed waiting until birth to find out much more...
My Baby’s Gender Reveal: Pink or Blue or Delay the Hue?
I remember when I found out I was pregnant with my first baby. I had suspicions that I could be pregnant. The anxiety was...
Two Children, Two Epidurals, and Absolutely No Regrets
Like many first time mothers, I took a childbirth class when I was pregnant with my oldest. It was useful and terrifying at the...
The Complete Family and Why I Know I Am Done Having Children
Over the last ten years, I’ve seen many moms and moms-to-be struggle when people comment about the sex of their children, or ask when...
How My Phobias Have Changed Because of Motherhood
There are a few things I have always been afraid of. Some I’d categorize as phobias, and others are more anxiety-producing, rather than an...
Holiday Placemats: A DIY Project To Recycle and Reuse Holiday Cards
What do you do with old Christmas and holiday cards once the holiday season is over? Do you recycle them? Put them in a box...
Baby Gifts for the Holidays: What to Consider Beyond Toys
I think many parents have realized that babies don’t need much. Once you start celebrating holidays and first birthdays, you also come to the...
Building Blocks and Creativity: Building a Jetpack for Piglet
There are times that my husband and I joke that the real reason for having kids is so that we have an excuse to...
Fire Safety: Effectively Improving Your Kids’ Knowledge
There is a never-ending list of topics we should talk to our children about. One topic that doesn’t usually come to mind immediately is...