Unapologetically Amber: Living Life, Unfiltered

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  • Skin Deep: My Skincare Journey, Favorite Products, and Lessons Learned

    Amber

    They walked out onto the deck. All the buildings and smoke had vanished, and the ship was in a vast expanse of sea, fresh and clear yet faint in the morning light. They had departed from the city lying in the mud. A very thin silhouette stretched on the horizon, barely strong enough to support Read more

  • From Chaos to Calm: Transforming My Life with a Planner

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    My Life Before Planning: Chaos Reigns As you may have figured out from all the many hats I wear, I love planning. But this wasn’t always the case. For years, I relied on sticky notes scattered across every surface and sporadic reminders on my phone. Spoiler alert: this was not a sufficient plan. I was Read more

  • Tragedy Knows No Boundaries: Why Compassion Should Unite Us

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    Why Compassion, Not Comparison, Should Guide This post might be deep—and maybe even controversial—but it’s one I feel compelled to write. The wildfires in California have been absolutely devastating. My heart breaks for everyone affected. At the same time, I’ve been scrolling through TikTok and seeing people highlight the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, particularly Read more

  • When Puppers Become Wrecking Balls: Our Struggle with Destructive Dogs (And What to Do About It)

    Amber

    Life with puppies can be full of joy, cuddles, and chaos—and boy, are we living that chaos! We have two adorable furballs who just turned one, and while they’re the cutest creatures in the world, they also have a knack for destruction that rivals a wrecking crew. Let me set the scene: When they were Read more

  • Sunday Reflections: Prepping for the Week, Faith, and Finding Balance

    Amber

    Sunday Reflections and Preparations Sundays are my day to reset and prepare for the week ahead. It’s a time to reflect on progress, set intentions, and tackle tasks that keep life running smoothly. Starting with Progress My Sunday always begins with my weekly weigh-in. As you may know, I’m on a weight-loss journey, and weighing Read more

  • Saturday Platter Day and Tackling the To-Do List

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    Saturdays have become synonymous with “Platter Day” for me, thanks to @Fidantok on TikTok. Her Saturday tradition of skipping cooking in favor of platters feels like a genius idea—especially when you find yourself without dinner plans like I am today. Luckily, it’s only 2:00 in the afternoon, so I still have time to figure things Read more

  • Thankful Thursday

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    The title of this blog came to me this morning as I was reflecting on the things I’m truly thankful for. It felt fitting, though I have to admit, I also found it funny to call it “Thankful Thursday,” or simply TT. You see, my nephews call me TT because when they were younger, they Read more

  • Hello world!

    Amber

    Hi there! If you’ve already read the About Me section, you might find some overlap here, but stick around—I promise there’s more to come. My name is Amber Walsh, and welcome to Unapologetically Amber! This blog is your front-row seat to my life as a mom, wife, Realtor, business owner, and doctoral student. Together, we’ll Read more