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Amanda Stout

Amanda has been a professional writer for more than 10 years, writing about everything from your favorite home products and eyewear to home design, organization and crafting. When she's not writing she's likely trying out a new recipe, listening to her latest music or podcast obsession and hanging out with her husband, 3-year old daughter, and high-maintenance cat.

The Best Baby Monitor

July 10, 2019July 16, 2019 by Amanda Stout

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9 Laundry Tips to Keep Your Clothes Looking Brand-New

November 27, 2018March 29, 2023 by Amanda Stout

Laundry is one of those household chores that seems to never really be done. Wouldn’t it be nice if at least the end result was …

Read more9 Laundry Tips to Keep Your Clothes Looking Brand-New

Doctors Seek Higher Fees From Health Insurers

How I Found Out My Risk For Breast Cancer at 36 — and Why I’m Glad I Did

October 5, 2018October 10, 2018 by Amanda Stout

I was by far the youngest person sitting in the cold, hushed waiting room of an imaging center where I was about to have my …

Read moreHow I Found Out My Risk For Breast Cancer at 36 — and Why I’m Glad I Did

7 Uses For ‘Bar Keepers Friend’ You Probably Haven’t Tried

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 by Amanda Stout

When I moved into my first house I had a gloriously large, deep, stainless-steel sink. Before long, the drawbacks were apparent — we were able …

Read more7 Uses For ‘Bar Keepers Friend’ You Probably Haven’t Tried

Why you should stop staying ‘I’m not a math person’ — especially around kids

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 by Amanda Stout

I’m still not certain what made me so anxious about math and science. It always just felt like a core part of my being. I …

Read moreWhy you should stop staying ‘I’m not a math person’ — especially around kids

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10 things you know to be true if you’re lactose intolerant

August 28, 2018November 13, 2021 by Amanda Stout

I am one of those rare people who was actually born lactose intolerant. Somehow, I became even more lactose intolerant before the age of 5, which …

Read more10 things you know to be true if you’re lactose intolerant

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Everything You Need to Know About CBD, The Cannabis Product Being Used As Medicine

August 8, 2018July 25, 2019 by Amanda Stout

Maybe you’ve heard about CBD oil — that is, cannabidiol oil — from friends or family. Or perhaps you read the news in June that …

Read moreEverything You Need to Know About CBD, The Cannabis Product Being Used As Medicine

The Hospital for Special Surgery 35th Tribute Dinner - Arrivals

Jason Biggs’ wife, writer and actress Jenny Mollen, says praising dads for taking care of their own kids is ‘insulting’

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 by Amanda Stout

Jenny Mollen, actress and a New York Times best-selling author, recently opened up to her Instagram followers about her expectations around raising her two sons with …

Read moreJason Biggs’ wife, writer and actress Jenny Mollen, says praising dads for taking care of their own kids is ‘insulting’

Get your low-carb fix with these super easy avocado chips

July 18, 2018February 27, 2023 by Amanda Stout

Whether you’re trying out the keto diet or just want to cut down on your carb or chip intake, there are plenty of healthy options out …

Read moreGet your low-carb fix with these super easy avocado chips

Baby Bella

This clever car seat label could save your child’s life in an emergency

July 13, 2018July 23, 2018 by Amanda Stout

As parents, we always want to be there to protect our little ones, and this extends to car safety. We obsess over having the best …

Read moreThis clever car seat label could save your child’s life in an emergency

How to keep poison ivy from ruining your summer

July 2, 2018July 4, 2018 by Amanda Stout

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Trader Joe’s Is Selling Pickle-Flavored Popcorn For the Summer

June 25, 2018November 8, 2023 by Amanda Stout

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Read moreTrader Joe’s Is Selling Pickle-Flavored Popcorn For the Summer

What I Learned When I Did My Weekly Meal Prep with the Instant Pot

June 11, 2018February 27, 2023 by Amanda Stout

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Read moreWhat I Learned When I Did My Weekly Meal Prep with the Instant Pot

How to tick-proof your yard this summer

May 29, 2018June 8, 2023 by Amanda Stout | Last updated on 06/08/2023

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Read moreHow to tick-proof your yard this summer

16 dinner recipes for nights you don’t feel like cooking

May 20, 2018March 3, 2023 by Amanda Stout

Those nights when you just don’t feel like cooking are precisely the times you could most benefit from a home-cooked meal. But next time you …

Read more16 dinner recipes for nights you don’t feel like cooking

This new, dust-free kitty litter also helps you monitor your cat’s health

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 by Amanda Stout

I’m the lucky owner of two cats with urinary issues. So, when I saw a new kitty litter — the delightfully named Pretty Litter — advertised …

Read moreThis new, dust-free kitty litter also helps you monitor your cat’s health

Out-Of-Sync Hormones Were Wrecking My Skin, Weight and Energy—Here’s How I Got Them Under Control

February 27, 2018March 13, 2018 by Amanda Stout

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Read moreOut-Of-Sync Hormones Were Wrecking My Skin, Weight and Energy—Here’s How I Got Them Under Control

I’ve tried every sinus remedy out there—and here are the 8 that actually work

January 23, 2018April 20, 2018 by Amanda Stout

Whether it’s just that time of year or you’re a chronic sinus sufferer, I hear you. I’ve dealt with allergies and sinus issues since childhood. …

Read moreI’ve tried every sinus remedy out there—and here are the 8 that actually work

Blue Willow China Pattern

Here are 10 interesting facts about classic Blue Willow China that you probably didn’t know

August 28, 2017August 4, 2023 by Amanda Stout | Last updated on 12/21/2021

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Read moreHere are 10 interesting facts about classic Blue Willow China that you probably didn’t know

fresh cut flowers

6 pro tips for making your fresh cut flowers last longer

June 30, 2017 by Amanda Stout

The season for fresh cut flowers is here! Whether you bring in blooms straight from the garden, receive a beautiful bouquet or get creative with …

Read more6 pro tips for making your fresh cut flowers last longer

hired help makes lawn care easier

I have a lawn guy and I don’t feel guilty about it

June 26, 2017 by Amanda Stout

We have an intense lawn. In addition to the front and back yards, there’s also an immense side yard (suitable for sledding in the winter). It’s …

Read moreI have a lawn guy and I don’t feel guilty about it

There’s a psychological reason why we hate the word ‘budget’

June 22, 2017June 23, 2017 by Amanda Stout

Last holiday season, money was very tight in our household. We bought a new home in September, and the costs of moving, hosting Thanksgiving dinner …

Read moreThere’s a psychological reason why we hate the word ‘budget’

Angry parent yells at child

Here’s how yelling at your kids affects their brains

June 15, 2017April 7, 2022 by Amanda Stout | Last updated on 03/30/2022

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Read moreHere’s how yelling at your kids affects their brains

Skip the small talk—here’s how to have a conversation that will make people remember you

June 9, 2017 by Amanda Stout

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Read moreSkip the small talk—here’s how to have a conversation that will make people remember you

Here’s how to calm kids down with a simple brain game

May 31, 2017November 13, 2017 by Amanda Stout

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Read moreHere’s how to calm kids down with a simple brain game

Bar Soap for Leg Cramps

The bizarre reason people are sleeping with a bar of soap under their sheets

May 25, 2017February 27, 2023 by Amanda Stout

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I’d often awaken in the middle of the night with terrible leg cramps. I was already low on …

Read moreThe bizarre reason people are sleeping with a bar of soap under their sheets

Emotional Toddler Twins Fighting Over Books

Is Your Toddler Too Emotional?

May 19, 2017March 8, 2022 by Amanda Stout | Last updated on 03/08/2022

After a long day of watching my toddler’s face get red, her eyes well up and her tiny fists shake wildly, I get the overwhelming …

Read moreIs Your Toddler Too Emotional?

Tervis Has A Colorful New Line Of Customizable Stainless Steel Tumblers

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017 by Amanda Stout

Popular and playfully designed Tervis tumblers just got a hot (and cold) update: stainless steel. Now fans of the trendy Yeti stainless steel tumbler have a …

Read moreTervis Has A Colorful New Line Of Customizable Stainless Steel Tumblers

Turn An Old Sink Into An Adorable Sand-And-Water Table For Your Kids

March 29, 2017November 14, 2023 by Amanda Stout

Who doesn’t love a good repurposing win? For this easy, DIY sand-and-water table project inspired by Tattered and Inked, you start with an old sink …

Read moreTurn An Old Sink Into An Adorable Sand-And-Water Table For Your Kids

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