About Me

You might be wondering what "Cold Coffee Kisses" means and why its the name of my blog... well the answer is actually very simple...  My name is Amanda, and I'm a full-time working mom of FOUR, yes you read that right, FOUR, high energy kids.  That means I get through most days on an endless pot of coffee.  Unfortunately juggling work, the house, and all the kids means my coffee is constantly cold... 

As for the "Kisses".. well, they are as good as currency in my house.   Kisses are how we start our mornings, resolve conflicts, say thank you, mend boo-boos, and send each other off to sweet dreams at night.  My children are being raised on this momma's cold coffee kisses and I wouldn't change a thing!  

This blog started out as an idea I had to share a bit of our experience as a family.   Our time together is limited during the week because our schedules are so hectic. One of my favorite ways to spend time together is doing something creative! My kiddos love arts and crafts and get a tremendous feel good boost when they make something with their own little hands.  They are always so proud of everything they make.  

As adults I think we forget how fun and even therapeutic arts and crafts can be.  When you have a busy lifestyle and need to make the most of every minute, sometimes a quick craft or project is the  answer.   

There have been many days and nights when the bickering and whining have no end and I silently wonder who brought these mini tornadoes to my house and when they are coming back to pick up the mess???  One thing I have learned is that I can redirect and tell my kids to settle down and stop fighting until I'm blue in the face but it rarely works... what DOES work every time are these magic words....  "who wants to do a craft !?!"

My hope is that this can be a place for you to find some inspiration and motivation to get creative with your little ones even if you think you don't have the time.  Creative expression is so important for developing minds and many kids get an incredible sense of pride and accomplishment when they create something all by themselves (and occasionally with help from a grown up!).  Even a quick 5-10 minute craft can be a game changer to reset the balance in your day.  It doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, just some quality time with the little ones in your life using many things you probably already have in your home. 

As a visitor here, you are part of a fantastic community. I encourage you to share any activities or ideas your family uses to be creative together.  This page is for positive and helpful encouragement to share.  What works for my family might not be your cup of tea, but some ideas shared here may help us all think a little differently about ways to get creative with our kids and how to make the most out of every minute!

In addition to our blog, you can shop our store for adorable matching outfits for your little ones.  I'm always in search of cute clothes for my kids and love to match them (while they still let me!).  Many different companies sell super cute coordinated outfits, but they can be pricey and lets face it, my kids are a mess. I don't want to worry about stains and rips on expensive delicate clothes, I need items that are durable, in my budget, and comfy enough that my kids will actually want to wear them!  We carry an assortment of coordinated outfits and the inventory is always changing.  Check out our shop to learn more about Pete + Lucy clothing.  I absolutely love the quality and the value and I think you will too. 

Thank you so much for being part of this community. There are plenty of ways that you can become  involved and share and learn with us.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and get inspired!
XOXO- Amanda