About Amanda

Amanda is an RN by title, but writer by heart. She lives in NC with her two feral children, hard-working hubby, and insane chihuahua. She enjoys watching too much TV, thinking she can craft, and occasionally blogging about her upside down life. You can catch her, at any given time, stalking people on social media or reading books on her phone, because it's easier that way. Bring her coffee, and she'll love you for life.

Why I Am Obsessed With Watching Oyster Openings on Facebook

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What is the deal with all the pearl shucking shows live on Facebook? I mean, I want to hate them, but I spend hours glued to my fricking screen, just waiting to see what color pearl pops out of the gooey guts of an oyster. They aren't even MY pearls, and I'm on the edge of my seat. Seriously, I want to know why I am obsessed with watching oyster openings on Facebook! Why I Am Obsessed With Watching Oyster Openings on Facebook Mermaid!! Be a mermaid!! It's a black pearl!! Ooh, I haven't seen a cranberry color yet! Maybe she'll pull out a royal blue one!! TWINS!! That one has Keep Reading >>>

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10 Things We Were Taught In Kindergarten That Are Still Important Today

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Kindergarten was a fun time, man! Playing, napping, running, making friends, glue, glitter, and very little responsibility. Not only was it a magical and enchanting year of school, but it prepared us for the real world like no other grade could, and with the most basic things you wouldn't really think about. In an ode to kindergarteners everywhere, I give you 10 Things We Were Taught In Kindergarten That Are Still Important Today 10 Things We Were Taught In Kindergarten That Are Still Important Today 1. Take daily naps or rest times. This helps reset your whole system. Quiet time is Keep Reading >>>

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9 Boredom Busters To Keep Kids Busy, And Keep Mommy Sane

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The kids are home and I'm about to lose it. Don't get me wrong, I love my little hyperactive, feral children, but I'm about to lose my mind. If my son asks for ONE MORE extra meal, or my daughter proclaims AGAIN in that piercing, whiny voice, “I'm bored,” I'm going to lose a little more than just my mind! They are going stir-crazy, and making me bananas. Here are 9 boredom busters to keep kids busy, and keep mommy sane. Hopefully the kids will get so engrossed in these activities, they will calm it for half a minute so I don't lose it. Hopefully you will find some use in them, too! 9 Keep Reading >>>

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5 Great Pieces Of Advice My Childless Friends Have Given Me

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As a parent, I get unsolicited advice all the time. My favorite advice comes from those who don't even have children. They are usually very smug, and all-knowing about all things related to children. Here are a few of the best-of-the-best pieces of advice non-parents dish up, and what I WISH I could say to them in response. 5 Great Pieces Of Advice My Childless Friends Have Given Me 1. Just tell them to mind you. I mean, I tell my dog what to do and he does it right away. Listen genius. A dog is not a child. As much as your dog IS your child, and I get that, your dog is never going to Keep Reading >>>

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This Syndrome Significantly Raises Your Risk Of Dying Early!

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You want to know what one of the most boring things to talk about is? SLEEP APNEA. I can just mention it, and I see your eyes start to glaze over. This should not, however, be the case. According to a study by the University of Tennessee, sleep apnea raises the risk for some people as high as 86%! Do I have your attention now? Sleep APNEA, by definition, means to stop breathing while asleep. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but breathing is pretty important to, you know, LIVING. This Syndrome Significantly Raises Your Risk Of Dying Early! The most common type of sleep apnea is Keep Reading >>>

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