Welcome! I’m Amanda, and this is my small space on the world wide web.
You will find a variety of topics here including but not limited to life (obvi!), autism, saving money as a special needs family, raising a family, recipes, boozie drinks, and some arts & crafts.
I am a wife, mom, entrepreneur, chaser of dreams, and advocate of inclusion.
One of my favorite things to do is research and write. This is where I share everything for others to enjoy, learn, laugh, and find some incredible Amazon goodies.
Thank you for visiting! Keep on scrolling for some great reads. Enjoy!
My Son’s Autism Diagnosis
My son's autism diagnosis took years of observation, multiple doctors, paperwork, and a variety of tests. Both my husband and I knew that when our youngest son, J, started to show a language delay when he was a toddler that something was going on. We discussed it...
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Emoji Snack Mix Recipe
My kiddo loves everything emoji, so it was no surprise when this emoji snack mix became his new all time favorite! It couldn't come at a better time, because the Emoji movie is coming out in theaters July 28th, 2017! All of those emoji expressions give us parents the...
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The Beginning of Autism Road
Take the journey down Autism Road Paving the road to where we are today has been one difficult journey to navigate. It all comes down to an adventure centered around finding a village for my family. Since my youngest son was born a little over 4 years ago, a lot has...
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My Mom
My mom, Linda Dunlap, was a school teacher and had been since I was young. She LOVED her job. Everything she did was centered around her students learning in a fun environment. She made learning fun and easy for hundreds of students. As I grew up and the months turned...
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Shark Week S’more Treats
Shark week is greeted with anticipation and excitement in my house, every single year. Let's celebrate with these shark week s'more treats! All 3 of my boys love sharks. They have book after book about these incredible creatures. They also don't dare miss an episode...
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Red, White, & Blue Jello Rolls
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. To find out more, read our disclosure statement. J-E-L-L-O! I love Jello. There are so many different things you can do with it... and the best part, it is kid friendly. When I was young, my mom and dad use to make me and my...
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Raspberry & Kiwi Ice Pops
The perfect healthy, frozen treat Raspberry and Kiwi Ice Pops! With summer comes the heat. Instead of cooling down with a bunch of ice cold treats that are full of extra sugar and junk, keep it simple. With a little bit of pureed fruit, ice pop molds, and a bit of...
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Margarita Cupcakes Recipe
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo I made this delicious margarita cupcakes recipe! I have been celebrating this day since I was young. If Cinco de Mayo landed on a school day, we would have a huge celebration complete with mariachi bands and beautiful dancers in their...
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