Teachers are amazing and deserve all the gratitude in the world, but sometimes special occasions, holidays or the end of the school year sneaks up on us, and we are…
Amanda Foust

Amanda Foust
Amanda is a wife, mother, writer/editor, and certified life coach. Pen and paper make her spirit come alive. She spends her creative time reading, decorating, and handwriting fonts. Her world is better with an assortment of chocolate and a stack of books packed and ready for travel. She works each day to be a creative maker and a light bringer. You can find more of her writing at Downs, Ups & Teacups and TheDailyPositive.com.
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FoodFood HacksHealthy Eating
10 Healthy And Tasty After School Snacks
by Amanda Foustby Amanda FoustThe first weeks of school are right around the corner! There are so many things to prepare and plan before school begins. One of the harder things that’s often overlooked…
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I grew up with a stay-at-home mom, and I loved it! In fact, when she TRIED to go to work, I threw a big enough fit that both the babysitter…
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I’m all about mom tribes, but what happens when you don’t have one? There are chapters in life that keep you isolated or transitions that cause you to relocate and…
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To my Pre-Mom Self: I look at you with your wild and carefree spirit. You had dreams of traveling the world, expanding your horizons, and launching the career of your dreams.…
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We all learn to abide by rules from a young age. But when we become adults, we are “anti-rules” and think we all know best. But as a mama, sometimes…
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(This post contains affiliate links.) While shopping for my kids, I am always drawn to the adorable sayings on t-shirts such as: “I look up to Mommy!” “Be Kind.” or…
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Kitchens are one of the most used rooms in the home — that’s why they are often called the heart of the home! This room brings family’s together around the…
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(This post contains affiliate links.) When I found out I was pregnant, all the “new mom” decisions flooded me. One of those decisions was breastfeeding versus bottle feeding. I am…
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I have always been a HUGE fan of desserts and was born with an overactive sweet tooth. Growing up, my grandma would always create fun, just-for-kids desserts for me and…