Amanda Parks
Amanda is a 20-something stay-at-home-mom to 2 canine children (Bella and Bentley) and 1 human child (Madison) who arrived punctually on her due date: February 9, 2015. Amanda is a Tennesseean from birth and became a transplant Memphian in 2010 when she and her husband (Tyler) moved from East Tennessee for continued education. After living in downtown and midtown, the Parks family now calls East Memphis home. Amanda could easily eat Mexican food every day-- best case scenario also includes a sunny day, a patio, and a margarita. She enjoys reading suspense novels and any book about a dog, but topping the list is shopping-- Amanda is constantly on the hunt for bargains and always feels her best in pink lipstick and killer shoes.
Dear Depression,
Hello, Darkness.
I can't pinpoint exactly when you showed up, but I can sense your presence.
My close friends and family have long suspected that it was you who was causing my emotional turmoil, but like...
Snapchat :: More Than Filters for Toddlers
Casual. Random. Spontaneous. Real. Unedited. Raw. Authentic.
That's the thing about Snapchat. When I asked a new group of friends if anyone used it, most said they thought it was just for exchanging nude photos....
Fall Trends We LOVE
Although we're halfway though fall, it's just now beginning to feel like it here in Memphis. FINALLY!
Off-the-Shoulder
Top Row: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Bottom Row: 5 | 6 | 7 | 8
Off-the-shoulder...
To My Daughter’s Grandparents
To Lolly, Pop, Mia, and Doc: From the bottom of my heart, thank you...
...for showing her love. All the time. No matter if she's throwing a toddler tantrum, you calm her down while I...
Fed is Best
What's the first emotion that comes to mind when you think about breastfeeding? Joy? Pain? Anxiety? Inadequacy? Nostalgia?
Breastfeeding can conjure so many emotions, especially when you're postpartum, hormonal, and sleep deprived. I would venture...
Swimsuits :: Conquering the Fear
Swimsuit shopping is arguably the most dreaded but necessary shopping trip to ever exist. Closely following is shopping for the perfect pair of jeans that hug your butt nicely and don't give you a...
Living On a Single Income
Money can be a sensitive topic, but in the interest of keeping it real around here, I'm going to break a few etiquette rules.
We don't have a lot of money. And that's okay.
I'm not...
Protecting the Spark
I don't feel like anyone tells you about what happens to your marriage when kids come along. Most people's advice is often centered around tips for taking care of your new baby but neglects...
Read Across America :: March 2, 2016
Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss's birthday!) is Wednesday, March 2.
When I was a kid, reading was my favorite thing to do. Sure, I enjoyed watching the enthralling 90s shows such as the Adventures...
Spring Fashion Inspiration
Spring is only a little over a month away, and this is the time of the year when I start craving fresh updates that I can mix into my winter wardrobe for a seamless...