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Tuesday Tunes – Sound of Winter

January 24, 2012 By Amanda 11 Comments

Growing up one of my favorite bands was Bush, but shortly after lead singer Gavin Rossdale’s marriage to the always gorgeous Gwen Stefanie, the band all but ceased to exist.

No more garage band – grunge tunage.

Cue full-fledged teenage depression.

Well, no longer.

Bush has come raging back from the here-after with their latest excellent album, The Sea of Memories, with music that makes me sing along and remember what turned me on to them in the first place.

I’m starting this week off with their newest video from The Sea of Memories, The Sound of Winter.

Many many moons ago one of the first songs I got hooked on by Bush was Machinehead. The song gave me a much needed release from regular life and was conducive to lots of volume.

What’s in your YouTube Playlist this week? Share them in the linky!

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image credit: Billboard.com

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When People Change Your Life – Tuesday Tunes

January 16, 2012 By Amanda 3 Comments

We’ve all been here before…known a person who left a lasting impression on your life…someone that taught you what it meant to live…and to love.

Even if it doesn’t work out. If you hadn’t been with that person you wouldn’t be the one you are now…who loves the one you love now.

And that’s good. Right?

I know I’ve had people in my life who have shaped the woman I am today…who helped mold me into the strong, independent, and motivated woman I am today. Haven’t you?

Often those types of relationships are lasting, they’re strong, and their real…but most often they are temporal. Give to us for only a short time to guide us into becoming the us we are meant to be. I am thankful for these people, these relationships, in my own life as well as in Jon’s.

I am thankful for the lessons, the joy, and the pain.

This song speaks of the sacredness of these relationships.

(Boy, I’ve been on a country kick recently huh? Don’t worry, I’ll be changing it up next week.)

Lady Antebellum – “We Owned The Night”

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Tuesday Tunes – Songs that Stay

January 3, 2012 By Amanda 10 Comments

Ya know that song?

Yeah, that song.

The one with the catchy lyrics sung by your favorite band?

Yeah!

That one!

Well, I’ve got one of those too.

We all have that one song. Or maybe it’s more than one song…but you get what I’m saying.

Anyway…Weezer also “gets” what we mean.

This week’s Tuesday Tunes video comes straight from Weezer’s YouTube channel and is honestly…one of those songs for me.

And not even because any of the songs their singing about (with the exception of the all changing Nirvana) mean anything to me. They don’t.

But because it’s just a seriously catchy song that makes me feel like someone gets it.

Just a little.

Now all of this may seem a little rambling to you…and hey, maybe it is.

Stop reading. (I’m not making any sense anyway.)

and enjoy the song (no actual video..which is lame, but whatever just listen.)

Heart Songs. Weezer.

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Funneh Friday – Nice Peter

December 16, 2011 By Amanda 6 Comments

It’s Funneh Friday again!

Finally!

A couple of weeks ago LA introduced me to Nice Peter.

Not only is he adorable…he’s freaking hilarious too!

Through his Youtube channels Nice Peter unleashes his brand of strange humor on the world, with everything from the group effort Epic Rap Battles of History to his often irreverent Picture Songs.

Today’s Funneh Friday is my favorite Picture Song…

Nom Nom Nom Nom, Babies!

Enjoy.

OH! And don’t forget to leave your favorite comic, humor channel, or video in the comments!

Not appropriate for children.

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Tuesday Tunes – Embracing My Individual Personality

October 25, 2011 By Amanda 6 Comments

I’m an individual.

I know what you’re thinking: Aren’t we all??

Well…yes.

But there are are those who would argue I am more ‘unique’ than most.

For so many years I was embarrassed by it and I suffered a bit in school for it as well, but it didn’t change who I was. If anything, that bit of suffering further solidified my resolve to stay true to myself. I even went so far as to act outrageous, dress different, and go against the general flow of everyone else, simply because I felt like if these people didn’t want to know the real me they could deal with this me. Over the years I’ve obviously grown-up and matured; my individuality has become something more of a badge of honor.

Something that distinguishes me from the sheep.

I’m proud of who I am.

I am strong, passionate, f&^%$ hilarious (when I’ve been drinking), unapologetic (mostly), I have my own personal style, and I love deeply…and forever.

I never say the right things, I curse, I tan, I drink sweet tea.

I’m a mother, a sister, a daughter, and a wife.

I’m a Christian.

I’m me.

I guess I’m still a bit rebellious even now, because I have to fight the desire to wear holey jeans and concert t-shirts every day. Most days adult me wins…but there are still those days when I give in and I rock out.

This week’s Tuesday Tune is Weezer’s Pork & Beans. As per their usual, they say better than I can how I feel about my individualism, my personality, and how I will raise my daughters to feel about theirs.

I am who I am. You can either embrace my self-reliance, my individualism, and my bad mouth….or move on.

Enjoy!

What song most sums up how you feel about yourself?

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Tuesday Tunes – Songs Just Pull at Your Soul

October 18, 2011 By Amanda 9 Comments

I’m a music fiend. Like a fiend. I listen to music constantly and could probably pretty quickly name the songs that would make up my life’s intro sequence. On any given day I listen to everything from old punk to classic country. I’m a fan of Alabama and The Pixies. I’m not sure that I’ve ever really shared my love of music with you.

You see, in some ways music saves me.

No. Really.

In a very real and tangible way.

I know it sounds corny and for now you’ll just have to take my word for it. That’s not really what this post or any of the future Tuesday Tunes posts are about…or maybe it is. Music affects my mood, my outlook, and my motivation. Music speaks to my soul. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t set my day to a playlist. I need it.

Music can evoke past feelings, passions, hurts, and loves…music brings them back and pushes them away.

Memories live inside music.

There are songs that I know within the first seconds; songs that bring with them such a rush of memories and emotions that it takes my breath away.

Then there are songs that you hear and instantly relate to, love, or hate…
Aaannnnddd there are those songs that you hear and just totally relate to immediately.

This is one of those songs for me. I’m a monstorous Green Day fan…they have always written songs just for me.

I’ve grown up with them and their music. Hell, there was a time I was pretty sure I would marry Billy Joe.

SO here’s their ‘Last of the American Girls’ song performed live, which is on my to do list if they ever get to touring again.

DO you have a song that just totally sums up how you’re feeling today?

Filed Under: Featured, Impact Video Tagged With: Green Day, last of the american girls, live

#ComeAlive with MyEducation.com and Zoey the Zombie to Win $2500

October 17, 2011 By Amanda 1 Comment

I’ve been back to school since last September, 2010 and since then have more about my inner-strength and determination than I ever have before. I’ve been challenged and have triumphed equally; each new triumph further fueling me – pushing me on to the next challenge. I have truly come alive, or in this case #comealive, during this past year…of course while at the same time still trying to find time for sleep.

Along with my thirst for learning comes my thirst for brains…oh…wait…no…that’s not right.

My thirst for zombies…that’s what I meant.

Satisfying my love of continued education and zombies, MyEducation.com introduced me to Zoey the Zombie and her thirst for freedom from her deadend job. I get that. Totally. When I was first pregnant with KJ I was stuck in a position where I was overqualified and understaffed; every day I went to work I was miserable. Then I was put on bed rest and lost that deadend job. Ya know what’s worse than a dead end job? No job. And a new baby.

After KJ was born, thankfully, Jon had a good job and I didn’t have to stress about finding a new job immediately. As we began nearing the age when she, the baby, would start to school I began to think about finishing up myself. Here I was already working in the marketing field, why not finish my degree so that when KJ starts Kindergarten next year I am ready to either work for a marketing company or expand my own business further? Either way I am going to need a degree.

So early last Summer I started the search for a good online college and answers to help me decided what kind of funding would be best for my situation…it was an arduous task and I nearly gave up early on. If I had known a website like MyEducation.com existed it would have made my journey and the information navigation much more streamlined and simple; all you have to do is fill out a simple for and let MyEducation.com do all the hard research for you!

MyEducation.com is sponsoring a scary awesome contest right now for a chance to win $2,500! All you have to do to enter the MyEducation.com Come Alive Contest is to create and upload an original video telling how education can make you come alive! These videos will be judged by popularity so the key is to get all your friends and family to view your video and leave comments on it. Head over and enter the contest now…but first watch Zoey the Zombie’s video!

I am ambassador for MyEducation.com, however all opinions are my own. Find out more at http://www.myeducation.com/myeducationgirl?campaign_id=13161398.

Filed Under: Impact Video, Positive Changes, Promos Tagged With: #ComeAlive, adult education, MyEducation.com, Zoey the Zombie

Reconnecting as a Couple – Our Weekend Away

October 11, 2011 By Amanda Leave a Comment

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Last weekend Jon & I dropped the girls off with Poppaw and tucked ourselves away in an adorable little cabin at the Edgewater Resort at Taylorsville Lake. After arriving frazzled & stressed early Friday evening, Jon and I spent the evening relaxing in the cabin’s hot tub and enjoying a bottle of wine together. I swear we were almost like kids…giddy with the freedom of relaxation.

We spent the weekend kayaking, hiking and enjoying the time away and each other. On Saturday we rode over to Bardstown and enjoyed a delightful wine tasting & winery tour at McIntyre’s Winery where we met the kind wine master, Tommy McIntyre.

He was wonderful, seriously. Tommy let us taste every kind of blueberry and blackberry wine he had in stock, made us wine slushies, and gave us a tour of his entire operation. I’m gonna write more about Tommy and his winery later this week because I really want you to learn more about his fantastic winery!

Check out my Smilebox Creation for a better look at our weekend away!

Jon and I needed this weekend away and I’m so thankful we took the time and spent the weekend reconnecting and just being together.

Filed Under: Impact Living, Impact Video, Positive Changes Tagged With: Edgewater Resort, McIntyre's Winery, Taylorsville Lake

8 year old Reviews Ubisoft’s Ravin Rabbids Travel in Time Review

September 9, 2011 By Amanda Leave a Comment

This is my eldest girl, KG, who since she spent the most time playing the game, I felt should be the one giving you the review of Ubisoft’s Raving Rabbids Travel in Time. KG’s favorite part of the game is when you are able to spend time in the dressing room changing your Rabbid’s outfits and making them look different. KG is a huge gamer…for an 8 year old who isn’t allowed to play violent games. The one thing she would change about the entire game was the fact that the gas in the game was green and she thought purple would have made a better gas color. In her opinion Raving Rabbids Travel in Time is suitable for ages 6 & up (I agree) and should be rated E for everyone (it is.). Already KG has recommended this game to several of her friends and I am sure if they ask she will continue to do the same.

As for me, I’ll admit that I, too, am a bit addicted to the adorable mischievous little rabbids and enjoy every minute of their craziness. The game is easy to play with no tricky finger and thumb combos to master and is relatively nonviolent. The Rabbids really appeal to both girls and boys with their silly antics and nonsense language. It’s so much fun and has been a fun bonding game for me and KG.

Disclosure: Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this UbiChamps blog post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own.

Filed Under: Impact Video, Reviews Tagged With: KG, Ravin Rabbids, Travel in Time, Ubisoft

The Great Henson Clean-Up Vlog

January 10, 2011 By Amanda 1 Comment

Today marks my first vlog in over a year AND the first Face-to-Face Monday here at High Impact Mom. Today, I am giving you a look at what I spent my entire day doing {while the kiddos were at school and Stef’s}. In an effort to turn our Family Room into an office Jon and I are moving all of the girls’ toys into their rooms. The problem? They don’t fit. Who are we kidding? They didn’t fit when they took up most of the family room and ALL of their bedrooms. As part of the rearranging I knew there would need to be some major, and rather difficult, choices made…ones I was better off making sans kids. So today I packed KJ up and sent her to Stef’s so I could work unencumbered….6 hours later there is still much to do..but as you can see I made a lot of head way. All of the toys I separated from the pack will go to help families in need through shelters, the state police, and women’s shelters. Anything I have left afterward will be donated to GoodWill of KY. How do you deal with the overflow of toys?

Filed Under: Impact Video, Mama Says Tagged With: donations, organization, toys, Vlog