My name is Christina (Tina) Morley. I'm an American mom, raising 4 kids in South Africa. My son is 16 and my daughters are 15, 12 and 5 years old. I’m also the author of an e-book, 4 blogs and I co-author a 5th blog with my husband. These are my blogs:
- Happy Moms, Happy Homes
- Amanda's Books and More
- Consider the Lilies Poetry
- 1camera1mom
- Real Church Life
I blog because for years I felt like I was completely out of the loop, living in obscurity, while life was passing me by. I missed having girlfriends who share similar interests and I desperately wanted to do something more with my life.
Blogging made it possible to hone my skills in writing and photography, two talents that were, for the most part, lying dormant. There were also personal stories and experiences that were bursting inside of me, waiting to be told. Blogging has given me the opportunity to have a voice and to put some of those talents to work. I also love networking and making new friends.
I’m a firm believer that if we desire for our children to grow up and be all that they are meant to be, then we must lead the way. My blogs are only the beginning...

Welcome!
Welcome to my "reality" parenting blog
where you get to meet my family and
the star of this blog, Amanda.
where you get to meet my family and
the star of this blog, Amanda.
If you are interested in reading a
short post on how this blog got
it's name, then check out
short post on how this blog got
it's name, then check out
You can contact me at
morleychristina@gmail.com
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This photo of Amanda, Robbie, me and Samantha was taken at The Wheel in Cape Town, 2012. |





























