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Getting Myself Organized *Erin Condren FUNctional Family System Giveaway*

This morning Big was running around the house shouting, "We don't have anything to do today! We can do… [more]

Getting Myself Organized *Erin Condren FUNctional Family System Giveaway* Getting Myself Organized *Erin Condren FUNctional Family System Giveaway*

A Ladybug Birthday Party

As Pink's 2nd birthday was approaching, I had an idea. I was going to give her the coolest ladybug party… [more]

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The Start of Some REAL Momentum

Just about a mile down the road from our house, there's a public elementary school. Not Big's. It's one… [more]

The Start of Some REAL Momentum The Start of Some REAL Momentum

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 104

According to the calendar — and one very long note to Pearly, the tooth fairy — this was a big week… [more]

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 104 10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 104

“Mom, Can We Do a Project?”

I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Those simple little words, "Mom, can we do a project?" send… [more]

“Mom, Can We Do a Project?” "Mom, Can We Do a Project?"
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Getting Myself Organized *Erin Condren FUNctional Family System Giveaway*

May 24, 2013 By Amy, Using Our Words 16 Comments

This morning Big was running around the house shouting, "We don't have anything to do today! We can do whatever we want!" Of course he had school, but that wasn't what he meant. What he meant was that there was nothing on the calendar this afternoon. His excitement? Well it was a sign of two … [Read More...]

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A Ladybug Birthday Party

May 23, 2013 By Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

As Pink's 2nd birthday was approaching, I had an idea. I was going to give her the coolest ladybug party ever. Then I realized two things. One, she doesn't like crowds of people. Two, I'm not so great at DIY projects (and I'm not nearly organized enough to order cool stuff in enough time). So, I got … [Read More...]

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The Start of Some REAL Momentum

May 22, 2013 By Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

Just about a mile down the road from our house, there's a public elementary school. Not Big's. It's one that belongs to a different school district. One that doesn't have parents holding fundraisers that result in hundreds of thousands of dollars for school supplies, art and music teachers, and … [Read More...]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 104

May 19, 2013 By Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

According to the calendar — and one very long note to Pearly, the tooth fairy — this was a big week in our house. I may still be recovering from all of the excitement this time next week. (It takes awhile at my age, you see.) … [Read More...]

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“Mom, Can We Do a Project?”

I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Those simple little words, "Mom, can we do a project?" send me into a complete panic. (Which, with a kid like Big, means I panic a lot.) I'm not a project … [Read More...]

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You May Have Noticed a Little Change Around Here

It's funny. When I started this blog back in June of 2010, I had visions of becoming one of the "big" bloggers. I don't really know what I thought that meant. Except, of course, people far and wide … [Read More...]

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Some New Mom Friends

I don't know about you, but some of the best ideas I've gotten as a mom haven't come from the experts. Well, not the official experts. They've come from real moms. Deep in the trenches. Moms who, like … [Read More...]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 103

In honor of Mother's Day, I'd like to open with a poem Little's class recited that I thought was so sweet. (Imagine your little ones' voices as you read it.) Mommy, I love you, For all that you … [Read More...]

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Disney Baby Senioritis

Well, well, well. You may be thinking you haven't heard much about my writing at Disney Baby lately. You'd be right. I've been slow to share. But that doesn't mean there isn't great stuff to check out … [Read More...]

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Women, Power, and Success

When Little was 10 days old, I took him to the pediatrician for his 2-week check up. He had a cold thanks to his big brother's preschool germs, and I was happy to check in and get the a-ok from our … [Read More...]

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I’m Amy, the girl next door. I’m your average obsessive mom/ happy wife/ freelance copywriter/ slice-of-life blogger/ social media addict/ chocolate lovin’ wino. Read More…

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