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.
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...
Best East Valley Parks with Infants
Being a new mom is tough. There is so many things to do and remember that when it comes to going outside of your home, it can feel a bit daunting.
Being a mom to...
Being the Bonus Parent
“I don’t think I want to date someone with kids,” I told my 28-year-old self when my now-husband started chatting with me on OkCupid.
I may not have known everything that came with it at...
Vegas Travel Guide with Kids
Ahhh, Sin City, the most perfect place to take your children.
Actually, it kind of is.
Last year, when my husband and I were mulling over Christmas experience gifts for our 10- and 11-year olds, Vegas...