Juice & Caffeine revamped

The year is 2020.

You've grown from the person you were in 2012 and have higher expectations than you did almost a decade ago.

Life has changed drastically, but you're still learning.

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Its strange how someone can go from writing constantly to forgetting they even had a blog to begin with. Its also strange how much things can change in a month. Let alone change in the matter of a decade.

Lets start from the beginning. 

Hi. My name is Amanda. In 2013 I had dreams and aspirations. Now, I have anxiety, touch of depression and an uncanny ability to attract bad luck.

But seriously.

I am a college graduate, single mother of 3 beautiful children, and obsessed with crafting, baking, +
writing and going on any adventure I possibly can. My poor children can vouch for me. Some days they would rather be home, but their terrible momma makes them explore with her!

Look! Aren't we cute?! That's me, K, M, and W.

So into more detail: 

• I do better when my hands (and thoughts) are busy 
• I'm strange and actually enjoy cleaning my house 
• My obsession with photography goes deeper than just because. I have a fear of forgetting, and I never want to forget the beauty that I am privileged enough to witness in my life
• Music is almost always playing- I'd rather it be music than a tv running with no one watching it.
• I find 'me' time while I'm working out. Yes, I make it a point to carve this time out for myself. Depression is no joke, and this became my escape from the darkness. 
• I'm finding true enjoyment and fulfillment in baking and cake decorating
• I own a Cricut, and I am still learning but it is definitely my favorite item in my house this far!

My children are busy little people. Their ages are 13, 11 and 1. Yes, very wide age gap, but let's save that story for a different day. They bounce from theater practices and performances to band, choir, gymnastics, running around at the local YMCA, to baseball and other odd and end trips. I'm thankful for my tiny village that help me constantly with my little family, I would definitely be lost without the extra helping hands.

About the blog...

Naming this blog 'Juice and caffeine' perfectly describes my family. When I initially began this blog, my oldest two were only 3 and 5, so the 'juice' referred to them, while the 'caffeine' was all me. Now the name still applies, just a revamped version; except I need wine. Lots. Of. Wine. 

To be real with you, I truly love writing, but I love writing my own opinions and experiences instead of facts; basically like any other blog out there. This will be my lifestyle blog. This blog will document our adventures, experiences, dreams, goals, and favorite moments. I will make it my personal goal to write weekly, with an attempt to post every Tuesday. 

Why Tuesday? 

Well why not? 

I feel Tuesday's don't get any excitement these days. Sundays are for relaxing, Monday's get a bad reputation, Wednesday's are 'hump days', Thursdays are just Friday-eve, Fridays and Saturdays are weekend days. 

So what are Tuesdays? Nothing. A second Monday at the most. Or the occasional 'Taco Tuesday'.

Obviously this post- a) being my reintroduction and b) being shared on Shared on Sunday- will work for this week, but from here on out this will be my goal. 

With this being said...

As a reintroduction post, I think this will be enough for now. My littlest had her first birthday about a week ago and I decided to make her cupcakes & icing  myself. I created my first ever American Buttercream Icing recipe for her cupcakes thanks to Chelsweets @ Instagram sharing the recipe and needless to say they were an absolute hit. As already stated, I love baking, so receiving praise for something that I love to do felt really good. Maybe I'll share that experience with you all next time.

Thanks for reading! Have a good week!

~xo~
amanda