How to Throw a Birthday Party on a budget

by Amanda Wells // February 1, 2019 // No Comments

When you’re part of a big family, resourceful is your middle name. It was the birthday following the hurricane destruction and we had no money for a birthday party. But when your daughter who rarely asks for anything wants a... Continue reading →

My last daughter: If I would’ve known…

by Amanda Wells // January 18, 2019 // No Comments

When life surprises us, we can struggle against it or fight for it. The surprise of a second daughter turned out to be the most beautiful gift ever. If I’d known you were my last daughter, I might not have... Continue reading →

The Gift of Motherhood

by Amanda Wells // May 9, 2018 // 2 Comments

I never knew what it felt like to be a mom until the morning sickness sent me racing to the restroom, clutching the toilet, and relieving my nauseated insides. I hoped motherhood would be worth it. I never knew... Continue reading →

The Power of a Mother’s Hug

by Amanda Wells // April 30, 2018 // No Comments

I’ve never been much of a hugger. If everyone respected my bubble and stayed out of my space, I’d be good with that. Except I have six kids and from the minute my first one began growing in my womb,... Continue reading →

The Most Important Thing your child needs this year (and it's not on their school list!)

The MOST important thing your child needs this school year

by Amanda Wells // August 7, 2017 // 10 Comments

Have we raised a struggling generation who finds their confidence only in their appearance? As the school year resumes, my feed is filled with moms spending their energy and 401k earnings on a wardrobe they’ll outgrow in six months.... Continue reading →

Mama just needs a break by The Farm Wyfe on farmwyfe.com

Self-care Saturday: Mama just needs a break!!!

by Amanda Wells // January 14, 2017 // 18 Comments

Do you have those days or weeks (or months) where it seems all you do is take care of everyone else? You’re constantly cooking, cleaning, washing laundry and chauffeuring the kids everywhere? It’s exhausting, right? It’s ok to stop, you... Continue reading →

10 Things You Need to Know About Raising Twins

by Amanda Wells // August 1, 2016 // 32 Comments

Raising twins is not what you think. Period. It’s closer to paddle boarding in a typhoon or hang gliding in a hurricane. Or maybe neither of those are as thrilling or dangerous as raising twins. Maybe you’re one of... Continue reading →

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