Amanda Backus
Amanda is an Arizona transplant from the Midwest who is navigating the middle school years with her step-sons along with all things toddler-hood with her two littles. She has been married for six years to her favorite human and works full-time as a manager. She enjoys trying new places in the east valley, travelling, Vikings football, and sarcasm.
5 Fun Local Date Ideas in the East Valley
Once you have kids it’s easy to get lost in parenthood. Dating, or even just dating your spouse, becomes a chore and gets put to the side.
My husband and I have talked to many...
How to Find a Last-Minute Babysitter
How to Find a Last-Minute Babysitter
It’s 5PM on Saturday night, and you have tickets to see Hamilton at ASU Gammage (yes! It’s really coming this season!) with your husband that starts at 7:30PM.
All of...
Paying field trip fees: 5 tips to fund the fun!
Today we're talking about how to afford expensive field trips. If you have school aged children, you likely have sat through at least a few presentations from your child’s teacher(s) explaining an upcoming field trip...
Finding Childcare for WFH or Hybrid Work Schedule Families
Today we're chatting all about alternative work schedules and the challenges of childcare for work from home or hybrid schedules.
Saying COVID upended the working world would be an understatement. Prior to COVID I knew...
19 Local Parent/Child Date ideas to spend time with Tweens/Teens in the East Valley
Yeah, it’s easy to spend time with your squishy, bubbly toddler who sees you as their best friend. But when kids become tweens that are too cool, it can take a little more creativity...