Amanda

Amanda is a part time Physician Assistant but is a full time mom/wife with a daughter, son, and a furbaby. She grew up in Tennessee and St. Louis but Oklahoma now feels like home. She is a lover of all things old and junk and loves to collect old items that she doesn't have room for. She enjoys traveling, watching and playing sports, and being with friends and family- so basically your typical extrovert!

So by now you probably know that I am a collector of junk and all things old. I had this old window sitting around my garage that I needed to use in a project. I found it at a small town thrift store for $20. I started noticing a lot of stores were carrying window …

Let me tell you about one of my favorite ways to shop – Etsy. Etsy is a website where you can find items you won’t find anywhere else. Many of the items are handmade from small shop owners. Seriously, if you think of it, it’s probably on Etsy! From bows to clothes to house decorations …

I have an idea for you. Next summer when it’s 100 degree you should take a vacation to Copper Mountain, Colorado, where the summer temperature was a high of 71 degrees. It was glorious! I’ve never been to a Colorado ski resort before but have heard rumors of great things. Let me tell you, Copper …

In the South you can guarantee two things: 1. We like to get together! Be it showers, dinner parties, potlucks, etc. 2. We like to eat. So the best way we know to show you that we love you and are excited for your new baby is to throw you a baby shower and have some …

If you don’t know who Bobby Bones is let me introduce you to one of my favorite radio show hosts. Bobby Bones is the host of the hit morning radio show, “The Bobby Bones Show” on country music stations across the country. Along with his friends Amy, Lunchbox, Eddy, and Ray, they discuss current events …

Let’s be real for a moment, a child’s first birthday party is mainly a time for the parents to celebrate that they’ve made it through the first year and came out the other side alive! And since these little humans can’t talk yet we get to choose their theme for the first party whether they …

Garlic and Herb Marinated Chicken is one of my go-to recipes to make any time we have a crowd coming over. It’s quick and easy and tastes great! Plus it has minimal prep and cook time so seriously what could be better?! Ingredients: 5 lbs of boneless chicken tenderloins 1 C soy sauce 1 C canola …

When I found out I was pregnant I thought two things 1. Yay a baby! 2. Yay I have a reason to re-do a room! So when I started planning a baby girl’s nursery I started with my favorite places to get furniture…thrift shops, yard sales and online resale sites! I know what you are thinking, …

I recently had a friend who had just gotten pregnant and was a first time mama. She was asking me what items I would recommend to survive the first year with a baby. Besides lots of prayers, a good sense of humor, and lots of coffee, here is what I recommend. I hope my list …

Do you have a little princess in your life that loves to dress up? Or do you have a little girl that YOU like to dress up? (I fall into the latter category) Then this tutu skirt is a great project for you! It’s pretty simple and can be done during one or two nap …