Amanda Klingman, Author at The Source

Little Feet On The Street

We asked these preschoolers at Inspire Early Learning Center: What would you like to do to make your mom feel special this Mother’s Day?

Amanda KlingmanApril 2, 2020August 11, 2025

We asked these preschoolers at Inspire Early Learning Center: What would you like to do to make your mom feel special this Mother’s Day? Lachlin 5 – Ask a teacher to print a photo of me and then I would draw hearts and flowers and trees on it for her. Charlie 5 – Give her […]

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Little Feet on the Street

We asked these kids at Cottage Day Care: If you could make anything out of snow and have it come to life, what would you create?

Amanda KlingmanJanuary 30, 2020August 11, 2025

We asked these kids at Cottage Day Care: If you could make anything out of snow and have it come to life, what would you create? Irie, 6: A snow puppy! Because it is my favorite animal. Walter, 6: A talking snowman. Marty, 6: A vanilla snowshake, like a milkshake so I could drink it. […]

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Sleep in the Deep

Snuggle up with sharks at the Oregon Coast Aquarium

Amanda KlingmanMay 28, 2019August 11, 2025

Why on Earth would I give up a night in a comfy king-size bed in a gorgeous beach house to sleep on a cold hard floor? The only logical reason is for the love of my child, of course. I said goodbye to our spring break rental (complete with wine) and toted my son, Cole, […]

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Spring Break Oregon Style

Skip the overhyped theme-park pilgrimage and enjoy a little home-cooked fun!

Amanda KlingmanJanuary 29, 2019August 11, 2025

Not amused by the overpriced flights, tickets, food and souvenirs that seem to be an obligatory part of the theme-park experience? This spring break, you can skip the long lines and hefty price tags while still capturing some of that amusement park magic a little closer to home. Day Trip Start your journey at the […]

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The 12 Days of Sustainable Living & Giving

Amanda KlingmanNovember 20, 2018August 11, 2025

The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most wasteful. Between gift packaging and shipping, increased travel and energy use, the holidays create a great deal of excess. In fact, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, resulting in 100 million extra tons of garbage each […]

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Bringing Home Baby

Amanda KlingmanSeptember 5, 2017August 11, 2025

Content & Art Direction by Amanda Klingman Photos by Jewel Images | Models Lindsey & Kaia Mae Cox Diapers? Check. Carseat? Duh. You’ve got the staples covered but bringing home baby can still be a bit, well… overwhelming. You don’t need every product under the sun to survive those beautiful and bewildering first few weeks […]

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