Meet Amy

I have struggled with the answer when asked, "What do you do?" and it isn't work-related. Ultimately, we settled on that I find things and untangle things. But I also read (a lot), pretend to wake surf, and watch Hallmark films.

Amy's bookshelf: 2024

The Weekend Away
it was amazing
So so good! Orla and Kate are long-time best friends off on a girls' weekend away. Kate is a bit of a player who is trying to get back at her soon-to-be-ex, causing her to spend frivolously and do drugs and hook-ups. Orla is a new mom ex...
tagged: 2024, audible-books, five-stars, thriller, and thoughtful
Written Off
really liked it
tagged: 2024, cozy, easy, and four-stars
Maybe Next Time
really liked it
Parts were a screaming 5 and parts were like “what?” And just irritated me. It is a Groundhog Day premise about a family of four - the mom is caught up in her own life and missing all that is going on around her with her kids and then he...
tagged: 2024, audible-books, fiction, four-stars, and thoughtful

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When your daughter gets left out...

I think one of the hardest things about being a parent is knowing how to help your children feel better when their feelings have been hurt.

Recently my eldest was playing with a neighborhood friend. They were having a great time until her friend told her that he […]

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Ahhhh, a Puppy- Wordful Wednesday

“Ahhh, a puppy” has turned into “Ah-Choo, a puppy!”

Oh we are so excited about our sweet little puppy, but we are also having some struggles.

Poor Scott is terribly allergic. One of the reasons I picked a Schnauzer is because they do not shed and are considered pretty allergen free. […]

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Tuesday Tip- Getting a Dog...

We are SO EXCITED to get a puppy.

If you are thinking about it, allow me to do a little research for you. You see, there is a lot to think about when you are getting a puppy. Things like a place for him to sleep, food […]

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Tuesday Tips- Take Time for Yourself

Every mom or dad needs to do something for themselves sometimes. It is the only way that they can truly be happy. You might be armed and ready to argue with me right about now, but just wait – I have my reasoning.

I’ve been one to “sacrifice” […]

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When they have a bad day

Some days are better than other days. As parents we have to be there to help our children rise above it. That isn’t always easy.

The other day, Jade had a gymnastics meet. The day before, she had a rough fall from the beam- rough enough that many […]

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