amandaonoro
Amanda is a mom of 2 who are often described as "full of character". She lives in GPW with her partner, Mike, and doodle, Coney. When she's not teaching preschool and hanging with her fam, you can find her reading books, listening to podcasts, or binge watching a new TV show. She is a local park aficionado and is always on the lookout for fun things to do around Metro Detroit with her crew. And forever, Go Blue!
End of the School Year Group Gift Ideas
The end of the school year is upon us. While it can be an overwhelming time of year with class parties, school events, and a mile long to-do list, we want to show our...
The Best Spots for Self-Care In + Around Detroit
Self-care is a popular topic of conversation these days. Between all the tasks on our endless to-do lists, there doesn't always seem to be time to take care of ourselves. How we go about...
Making a Case for Audiobooks
March is National Reading Month. Along with that comes a campaign from schools to motivate and excite children into reading every day. The benefits and fun aren’t limited to children though, it applies to...
The Best Places to Shop for Books In + Around Detroit
Wandering the aisles of a bookstore has always been a favorite pastime of mine. More than just selling books, local independent bookstores provide a place for community and connection. Thankfully, we have so many...
Unique Indoor Birthday Party Spots In + Around Detroit
Every parent wants their child to have a fun and memorable birthday celebration, whatever that might look like for their family. If you're like me, your kids' birthdays happen in cold months, and a...
5 Family Movie Night Essentials
Family movie night is a big deal at our house. Dubbed “Famjam Movie Night,” we like to sit down together and make a special occasion of a cozy night-in. What branched from one of...
Dos and Don’ts for a Successful School Drop-Off
Starting school is such an exciting milestone! It's normal to be both excited and nervous, especially if it's your child's first time at school. School drop-off can feel tricky to navigate and bring up...
So You Want to Talk About Neurodiversity
April is Autism Acceptance Month, so you may have seen posts or campaigns highlighting what it means to be Autistic or neurodivergent. I’d like to start by saying I am not an expert on...
3 Diversity, Inclusion, and Kindness Activities to Spark Conversations
Parenting requires a lot of tough conversations, and a lot of ongoing conversations that we will continuously return to. I think we can all agree that we want our children to be kind, inclusive...
Minimalist Mama in a Maximalist Season
The holiday season can be complicated for us minimalist-minded folks. It is usually associated with an influx of stuff, which can lead to holiday stress. Our family LOVES Christmas, and their love language is...