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.
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...
We Wish You A Realistic Christmas
Every year in October, I start getting the tingly excitement for Christmas. I attribute most of this excitement to well-timed Hallmark movies, late night Pinterest scroll sessions, and Instagram influencer holiday reels. In October,...
The Proof Is In The Carpet
The other night, as I was cleaning the upstairs for a weekend guest, I looked at a section of our carpet and audibly sighed at the shape it is in. While I'm not a...
I Should Probably Hate Halloween
Everyone has a favorite holiday. For some, it's Easter, for others it's Thanksgiving or 4th of July. And then, there are always the outliers who prefer the more overlooked holidays like Valentine's Day or...