Amy R
How My Journey Toward Minimalism Is Changing My Life
I've been doing this stay-at-home mom thing going on nine years. Three years ago, when I added the role of homeschool mom to the mix, our house went from a little cluttered to a...
My Secret as a Homeschool Mom . . . I Don’t Entertain My Kids
As a homeschooling mom, there's one thing I hear a lot. I could never be home with my kids all day. With summer approaching, I thought it would be a good time to share my...
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Life With Food Allergies :: A Way of Life...
Today, Amy continues sharing her family's journey and how their way of life has been impacted by her son's severe peanut allergy. Yesterday, she helped us understand the reality of a food allergy diagnosis....
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Life With Food Allergies :: The Reality {Part 1}
Being a mom is never easy. There is always mom guilt and wondering if you are doing it right. Throw in a potentially life-threatening medical condition, like food allergies, and get ready for a...
Mother’s Day for a Mom Without Her Mom Just Isn’t as Sweet
Nine years ago was my first Mother's Day. Although I was still carrying my first child inside me, my co-workers, both already moms, assured me that it still counted. Little did I know that...
Finding Joy in the Simple, Everyday Things
At some point, my boys began picking dandelions, and any other colorful weed they come across. Then, they run to me with a huge smile declaring, “I picked a flower for you, Momma.” They once...
Mommy Brain :: A True Phenomenon And What To Do About It
As a mom of two, I am ashamed to admit that pre-children when friends talked about "mommy brain", I thought they were crazy. I never said this out loud and sincerely hope that I...
Birmingham Moms Blog :: Introducing Amy
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I moved to the Birmingham area in 2002, after completing graduate school at Auburn, and have lived in Chelsea for 10 years. I love the variety of activities in and around Birmingham. Whether it’s...