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Seasons of Love…A Little League Journey

March 16, 2018 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

The last seven years, a lot of things have changed around here. My love for Little League Opening Day, well, that isn’t one of them. Year after year, I actually look forward to the early morning wake-up call. The day my boys get all decked out in their clean-long-enough-for-one-picture uniforms. The day so many people […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: baseball, community, family, friends, lessons, life lessons, Little League, sports

10 Things I Learned Last Week(s), Vol 156

April 6, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

My mind wasn’t the only thing I lost recently, but it was certainly on the list. At least I think it was. If only I could find the darn thing…

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: 3rd grade, Easter, Easter Bunny, Frozen, frustration, holiday, humor, kindergarten, lessons, lost, preschooler, tooth fairy

Reader Feature: Anne Gets Snacktastic

April 2, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

Confession: Our snack cupboard makes me cringe. It’s true, crackers and pre-packaged snack bars (in all shapes and sizes) are simple for the kids—especially the carboholic of the bunch—to serve themselves, but I’m no fool. I realize they’re full of empty calories and not the best growing-kid snack choices. But I’m in a rut. And […]

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May “Nine” Be Kind

March 30, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 11 Comments

Dear Big, The truth is, I didn’t need the calendar to remind me that you’ve grown another whole year. I see it each day in your broadening shoulders, hear it a bit too often in the tweenish edge of your words, and feel it whenever I look down to talk to you and realize that, […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: birthday, birthday boy, character, kindness, leader, nine, ninth birthday, tweens, Wonder

5 Ways Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration Will Dazzle Your Family

March 25, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

A couple weeks ago, I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview of some big news coming out of Disneyland, and now I’m thrilled to be able to share it with you. Start planning your summer vacations, my friends…this is some Disney magic you’re not going to want to miss. (Just don’t tell my […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: celebration, Disney, Disney vacation, Disneyland, Disneyland Diamond Celebration, family travel, summer, summer vacation, tips, Tips & Ideas, travel, traveling with kids

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