Welcome to The Wanderful Mom blog! My name is Amanda and I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, dog mom, nurse, and I have wanderlust in my blood. I come from a long line of family with travel, adventure and hearts to wander this beautiful world. I would say it’s a blessing and a curse at times, but I have found a way to have strong roots and wings, and I want to instill that in my son as well. I live in the beautiful state of Oregon with my sweet little family (my husband Duane, our son Breckin, and our family dog Hurley) but my heart yearns to explore constantly and prefers a warm tropical beach.
Where are the best places to stay in Waikiki with a toddler? What should I bring to keep my 15-month old entertained on a 12-hour road trip? What is the best plan for tackling Disneyland with a toddler? What is there to do in Portland with a kid when it is raining? How do I know when my baby is ready for potty training? Best at home date night ideas? These are all subjects I have extensively searched on Google, along with countless others. I found information from companies advertising what they offer in regards to these subjects. But how do I know what actually works? How do I know I’m getting tried and true experiences? I discovered blogs!
Am I the only thirty-something mom who did not truly understand what a blog was and how they can benefit me? Now that I have made this vast discovery of real life experiences, I feel like I have found a tribe of women to help me navigate motherhood and being a wife! Technically, I’m sure I have landed on a blog when clicking on a Pinterest recipe, but I never really understood what it was or had any inclination to search for a blog! As I have started using social media more, (when you have a baby and don’t post any pictures, you get some very upset comments from your family and friends!), I have unearthed an abundance of information out there that is relevant to my needs and that I connect with.
As a nurse, I am an investigator by nature, and I have a passion for helping people. Now that I am a wife and mother, my passion has transitioned in to helping other wives and mothers! I am a hands on learner, I learn best by experience, so creating a fun, inviting, authentic place for moms and wives to come and be entertained while learning new tips and tricks to navigate life called out to me.
I am here to share my experiences and knowledge, connect with fellow moms and learn from them, share travel tips, and test out new ideas and products and share my honest opinions. I hope that my experiences and photos will inspire you to wander this world a bit more. There is so much to learn and experience out there! I am so happy you are here and I would love it if you would add your email address below so I can make sure you receive updates on my new posts! Follow me on Instagram so we can get to know each other even better!
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