Amanda R.
Books to Help Kids Prepare for a New Sibling
During my pregnancy with my second child, not a day passed that I did not freak out. I have to push another human out of my body. I wave to wipe another butt. What...
Breast Milk: Every Ounce Counts
Alamo City Moms Blog is partnering with Texas WIC to bring you information about their web site, breastmilkcounts.com, and additional resources to help moms along their breastfeeding journey.
Preparing yourself for all the things...
I’m Gonna Be (2000 Miles): The Summer After High School Graduation
Two days after graduating high school, I sat sullenly in the passenger seat of my mother’s car as we passed the city limits sign. I clutched my Walkman tightly, loudly blaring the mixtapes crafted...
When Big Feelings in Little People Make You Feel Big Feelings, Too
Some days start with the smoothest of morning rituals: I wake up without being sandwiched between two kids; I get dressed at my own leisurely pace listening to NPR; one child walks into our...
The Mental Load of Motherhood
As most primary caregivers know, providing quality emotional support for kids is exhausting. We are tasked with teaching these future adults how to be productive members of humanity (aka: how NOT to be a-holes)....
The Flu, the Whole Flu, and Nothing but the Flu
Disclaimer: This post is not intended to substitute as medical advice. If you believe you or your loved one may have the flu, please call your doctor to discuss treatment options.
Good. Ever-loving. Grief.
I...
#metoo: Our Experiences, Our Every Day
Unless you have been on a social media cleanse (lucky you!), you’ve probably noticed numerous posts beginning with “#metoo” lately. This tag originated with Tarana Burke, a survivor of assault who was looking for...
Hello, My Name is Amanda and I Love Podcasts
My first memory of listening to something other than music on the radio is of listening to NPR in the kitchen of my college boyfriend's house. His mother was putting a kettle on the...
How to Coupon at HEB: Getting the Most for Your Buck While Helping Out...
With Harvey still on the minds and hearts of so many, it can be overwhelming to find ways to provide continued support to those directly affected.
Currently, the San Antonio Food Bank* is in...
The Elephant in the Birth Space
When you hear the news that your friend/sibling/child is pregnant, there’s a swell of emotions that crests in an explosion of joy, love, and sometimes a watery substance from your eyes. You might picture...
Summer Survival Skills
The end of school is near. The dawn of long summer days beckons in the distance, with its crickets and somewhat cool nights. Sleeping in and staying up late. No plans, no rules.
In other...
Talking to Your Kids About #CardboardKidsSA2017
Chances are you’re somewhat familiar with Cardboard Kids, the cute little cutouts shaped like gingerbread cookies often decorated in fun, whimsical ways seen throughout the city in the springtime. What you may not be...
When the Poop Finally Hits the X-Rays: Colon Cancer Awareness Month
At lunch the other day, I sat and people-watched while enjoying a beer and pizza alone. Do you dine solo? You should. There are few things more magical than being able to enjoy a...
You Are What You Eat…Literally: Why I Drank the Placenta Kool-Aid
During my first pregnancy, all I knew about placentas was that one existed in my body and would be evicted, along with my daughter, at birth. I have a vague recollection of this happening...