Amanda Piacquadio
Amanda is a new Washington County resident. She and her husband just bought their first home together in the North Strabane area. They are parents to a handsome little man named Lorenzo who will be 6 in August. His smile and energy lights up a room. He just may be the next Pittsburgh Penguin star!
She graduated from Point Park University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations. Even though her full-time job does not relate to her degree, she is still able to get her creativity out by contributing to Pittsburgh Moms Blog. It has always been her dream to share her own experiences with the world.
Amanda is a working mom who is always struggling to balance life.
Marriage, motherhood, friendship, and work all very important to her. Trying to maintain a work-life balance is key to her happiness.
She hopes to one day inspire women to believe in themselves, stand up for one another, and never take life too seriously.
The Tale Between Two Pregnancies
Six years ago I was pregnant with baby number one. I was every pregnant woman's dream. I had no morning sickness. I wasn't nauseous. I didn't start to feel uncomfortable until after 30+ weeks....
The Quarantine Struggle – It’s Okay To Not Be Okay.
When my family and friends ask me how it's going I am always honest when I say I'm struggling.
I am five months pregnant, working full-time from home, while trying to keep my five-year-old son...
Part Two: Choosing Gratefulness Over Anxiety During A Pandemic
I wrote a post in November after reading "Anxious for Nothing" by Max Lucado. Please read here: https://pittsburgh.momcollective.com/parenting-perspectives/choosing-gratefulness-over-anxiety
With so much going on in the world around us I figured it was a perfect time...
My Reflection With Pittsburgh Moms Blog
I first started writing for Pittsburgh Moms Blog back in 2016. I was a first time mom trying to navigate motherhood of an almost two-year old when I saw the contributor call. I thought...
Flying With Food Allergies
Traveling is stressful. Flying with a family member who has a food allergy is even more stressful.
My son has a Tree Nut allergy and like any food allergy mom I made sure to do...
Choosing Gratefulness Over Anxiety
I am 1 of 40 million adults who suffer from anxiety in the United States and lately I have been struggling.
I rarely talk about it and barely use intervention, but it has been so...
Working Moms Have It Hard, Too
I ran into a situation a few weeks ago and while I don't want to get into the full story I wish to tell you part of it.
In a discussion with a group of...
My Son Needs Constant Praise
"Mom, cheer for me really loud okay?"
My son, now five, said this to me last week before baseball practice.
He's an A-type personality always striving for perfection who needs to be in control. Type A's...
My Favorite Allergy Friendly Restaurants In Pittsburgh
If you are living with a food allergy it feels impossible to dine out. I know dining out with my Tree Nut only son makes me extremely anxious. I am writing this post about...
Happy 5th Birthday, Lorenzo
I am going to try to make it through this post without crying.
Five years have come and gone in fleeting moments leaving me with a lot of vague and some very vivid memories. Memories...