Amanda Krahel
Amanda was born and raised in San Diego, California. In 2016, she and her family packed up and took the 1,500 mile trek to north Texas, happily settling in Collin County. Amanda was a hairstylist in California, but is currently taking a break from the world of beauty to care for two young beauties of her own. When she’s not chasing after her kids, sprinting through the neighborhood with her high energy dogs, or vacuuming her house like a mad woman, Amanda enjoys exploring Texas, shopping, cooking, and catching up on her favorite television shows. Although she sometimes misses the palm trees and salty ocean breeze, she is proud and excited to call Texas home. Stay tuned for more on her adventures living the SAHM life in Collin County.
Athleisure: A Modern Mom’s Best Friend
There are so many variations today when it comes to the "modern mom." Some of us work full time outside the house, some of us stay home, others work from home. Part time, full...
Vasectomy, Party of One
This year has been an interesting one. Among a million other things, we welcomed our third child, an adorable, healthy, sweet-as-can-be, happy accident. Yes, she was the complete product of a simple careless night....
Scratch the 7-Year Itch—And Keep the Spark Alive in Your Marriage
The seven-year itch is a psychological term that suggests that happiness in a relationship declines after around year seven of a marriage.
Source: Wikipedia
On the eve of my seventh wedding anniversary, after a long, exhausting...
Best Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner in Collin County
Updated in 2022.
There is one thing I REALLY want this Mother's Day: GREAT food that I don't have to shop for, prep, cook, or clean up! Who's with me on that one? Mind you,...
Turning 30: What It Means To Me
Growing up, I was always the kid who couldn't wait to be older. Couldn't wait to grow up. Couldn't wait to have a boyfriend, drive a car, get a job, and I especially could...
On Moving from California to Texas
I, like many of the inhabitants of Collin County, was not born and raised in Texas. In fact, I'm quite the opposite of a Texan, as I am a native of sunny San Diego. No,...
Why I’m a Good Mom but a Bad Parent
The other day I was cleaning out my purse, and at the very bottom found a bunch of dollar bills. Instead of keeping them for when I needed cash in my purse, I split...
How To Pick the Perfect Baby Name in 2018
If you're expecting or TTC, you've probably given a decent amount of thought as to what you'd like to name your child. Sometimes, this is a lot more challenging than you might have anticipated. At...