Amanda Mallery
Hey, Hey! Amanda here. Wife to KJ and proud mom to my 3 boys: Noah (14), Nash (4), and Banks (6 months). I'm a forever Carolina girl that moved to Knoxville in 2003 and have called it home ever since. When I'm not wrangling children or writing for personal therapy, you'll find me stressing about what's for dinner or compulsively moving things around my house (some call that decorating). I could also be found listening to true crime podcasts or sneaking in new Halloween decor because it's my favorite holiday (give me all the spooky vibes). Motherhood is an adventure; let's go on it together! I hear it's easier that way.
Little People, Big Feelings
If I'm honest, I can't really decide how I feel about feelings. Feelings are tricky. You can express them and suppress them, hurt them and hide them, show them, grow them, or not let...
365 Days Wiser: A Birthday Letter To Myself
Dear Self,
Happy birthday to you! I know your years are usually measured by the days between January 1st and December 31st, but it's been 365 days since your last birthday, and I know you've...
The YouTube Effect
I don't mean to sound dramatic, but YouTube is the DEVIL. Now that we got that out of the way, allow me to explain myself. I didn't have to worry about the YouTube effect when...
Average: The Real A-Word
My husband and I went for coffee one morning last week after dropping the boys off at school. I'll drink any coffee anywhere, but he usually picks the hip little shop right up the...
Lost At 42
I will never forget the first time I "lost" a child. He was probably four- or five-years-old, and we had taken a trip to Hobby Lobby that afternoon. Even at his young age, he...
Leaving The Light On For Our Kids
Let's face it, moms of teenagers: the days of snuggling and cuddling your little boy or baby girl are long gone. The cuddles are replaced with forced hugs initiated by you and the equivalent...
Hi, I’m A Human
Dear People, Allow me to introduce myself to you. My given name at birth was Amanda Kathryn. I've been called Amanda, Mandy, Kat, Tootie, Mallery, Mals, Mama, Mommy, Mom, and probably several other names I'm...