Sincerely Amanda

20Mar

Easy DIY Front Porch Spring Refresh

Spring is here! The weather hasn’t quite decided to cooperate but the longer days and brighter evenings are a good omen for things to come. In the spirit of renewal and refresh, I’ve decided to take my tired front porch and give it new life! Here’s photo proof. It was sad and uninviting. The last several months of my life have been incredibly trying and presentation was the very least of my concerns. As I do my best to get into a better emotional and mental space, I’m saying goodbye to sad and dingy and hello to cheerful and happy.

5 mins read

18Mar

Finance

10 Financial Terms You Should Know

inancial speak is a language all its own. Having been surrounded by it my entire life, I sometimes forget that not everyone understands the lingo. Since we aren't taught much about it in school, many people have to figure it out on their own. To help with that, I’ve created a list of 10 financial terms everyone should know...

3 mins read

18Mar

Relationships

9 Easy Date Ideas For Spring

After cold winter days and long dark nights, the turn into spring is a welcome one around here. The schedule starts filling back up with sports, activities, and appointments. I don’t know if it's the surge in chaos but It becomes harder to make the time for my husband the way it is when days move a little slower. Date’s have to come with intention and planning instead of spontaneity. That’s okay though, as long as we make them happen regularly...

5 mins read

16Mar

Finance

Retirement Accounts Cheat Sheet

In the world of finance, there are so many terms that get thrown around. As someone who grew up in and still works in the industry, I’ve found myself expecting people around me to know what I’m talking about. There are two types of money. Non Qualified money and Qualified money...

2 mins read

10Mar

Finance, Lifestyle, Relationships, Travel

About Sincerely Amanda

I’ve toyed with the idea of writing a blog for a few years but I was always able to find an excuse not to. A recent loss pushed me to pursue the things I had been too afraid to do. The idea of putting myself out there brought out a self-consciousness I didn’t know I had. Thanks to some supportive and amazing friends, I found the strength to get outside of my head and go for this dream.

3 mins read

07Mar