Amanda G.
Amanda grew up on the west side of Rochester before getting married and moving to Charleston, SC. She and her husband adopted their two boys as toddlers from South Korea in 2017 and 2019. She loves adventuring, watching her boys try new things, and helping out at their schools. Amanda has a social work degree and a background in non-profit work. She is currently Managing Editor for Charleston Moms after being a contributing writer for several years. After a decade in the southern heat, her little family decided they would thrive more in the Rochester area, and found their home on the east side in 2022. Amanda is thrilled to now be contributing locally for Rochester Mom Collective! She is a quirky, creative soul who enjoys expressing through writing, art/decor, dance, drums, and singing (commonly incorrect lyrics).
Guide to Rochester’s Garbage Plate
Ahh, The Garbage Plate . . . if you're new to Rochester, I can imagine your reaction upon hearing the name of this Rochester delicacy for the first time. It doesn't sound very appetizing,...
Post-Adoption Resources For Families In Rochester
No matter which route of adoption you've taken to bring your child into your home, the transition will be layered with needs. In New York, there is a mandated post-adoption supervision timeframe when your...
Visiting Toronto With Kids
If your family is looking for a short (or long) getaway, Toronto is a great city to explore with kids! As the capital of Ontario, Toronto overlooks the opposite side of Lake Ontario. A...
Dealing With Chronic Illness As A Mom
"Hey, bud, could you open this for me?"
My hand stinging after trying the task myself, I hand our oversized water cup to my 10-year-old so he can unscrew the cap for me. My son,...
Organizing Your Home for the Upcoming School Year
Can you believe the start of a new school year is just a few weeks away?! Whether your summer has flown by, dragged on, or somehow simultaneously done both (like mine has) — now...
Guide To Fall Festivals In Rochester
Looking for ways to get out and about with the family this fall? There are so many great festivals throughout the Rochester area and beyond.
Maybe you are ready for the cool autumn season...
Keeping Kids Safe In Crowds
Have you ever gotten separated from your child in a crowded, public place? Thirty seconds feels like an eternity in these panic-filled moments. I've been there. It can happen at a festival, an amusement...
Unique Movie Theater Experiences Around Rochester
Rochester has some great options to see the latest (or classic) cinematic stories on the big screen beyond a typical movie theater! For an extra special outing with your loved ones, friends, or just...
5 Easy Summer Crafts for Kids from a Non-Pinterest Mom
Oh, you're not a crafty Pinterest mom? Well, actually, this is the place for you too!
Personally, I could be that Pinterest mom if I really wanted to be. But with my level of energy...
50 Screen-Free Activities at Home
Summer break is here! If you're like me, sometimes the summer days can feel daunting with the uncertainty of how to fill them and keep us all sane. While there is SO much fun...