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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 154

March 2, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

I didn’t really mean to stop doing lessons posts. It just sort of happened. But last week, I found myself running to write down notes as funny and/or meaningful things happened. So I’m back at it. And I hope you’ll enjoy a laugh or two along the way! (I’ve even included one of the lessons […]

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10 Things You Learned About ME This Week

December 14, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Recently, a couple of talented bloggers have highlighted me on their sites with virtual awards. Honestly, the sentiments were as delightful as they were unexpected. Back in October, Jennifer of MommiesDrink.com (perhaps you can see that we immediately had something in common) gave me the One Lovely Blog Award. We had recently “met” via Twitter […]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 153

December 7, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

The basketball leagues holidays are in full swing around here. How can you tell? Well, first of all, my holiday cards have been sitting in a box in the living room for almost a week. (I might even get them out before Christmas Eve this year.) But mostly because my list of mishaps is just […]

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6 Things I Learned During Our Disney Holidays Trip

December 4, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Thanks to the Disney Parks team, our family just enjoyed a few magical days experiencing the holidays at Disneyland and California Adventure. Be sure to check out these posts featured earlier in my Disney Holidays series: Don’t-Miss #DisneyHolidays Experiences and Tips, More Tips for Enjoying Disney Holidays at Disneyland, 5 Reasons to Stay at a […]

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14 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 152

November 16, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

Our kids have a new adoring aunt, I have a lovely new sister-in-law, and we may even have a nice (as in hair combed, everyone smiling) family photo worthy of a holiday card (though most people who really know us probably won’t believe it’s authentic…). That’s right you guys, this past week (plus) was epic. […]

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