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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Birmingham Moms Blog :: Introducing Amy
Birmingham
I moved to the Birmingham area in 2002, after completing graduate school at Auburn, and have lived in Chelsea for 10 years. I love...








