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DIY Pumpkin Costume…For a Big Kid

September 23, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

First of all, I know what you’re thinking. Halloween is more than a month away! And to you I say, yes. I, too, will figure out what my kids are going to be in about 3-4 weeks. You see, I’m not ahead of the game by posting this now. The opposite really — it took […]

Filed Under: Tips & Ideas Tagged With: costume, costumes, DIY, Halloween, Halloween costume, pumpkins

Here’s to the Parents This Back-to-School Season, Sponsored by Minute Maid

September 12, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled to be partnering with Minute Maid to bring you this post celebrating the parents who have inspired us this back-to-school season. As always, all opinions are my own. The last couple weeks, my social media feed has been filled with adorable pictures of sweet little faces heading back to school. Proud parents around […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings, Sponsored Post, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: back to school, Doin' Good, gratitude, ideas, Minute Maid, parenting, sponsored post, support, tips

Review: A Number of New Reasons to Love LeapFrog

September 2, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

As part of the LeapFrog Parent’s Program, I received the products featured in this post at no cost for review purposes, and this post contains affiliate links. My children and I have put the products to the test, and it’s my honest opinion that—once again—LeapFrog delivers. Technology is everywhere these days. There’s no denying it, […]

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The Tens of Thousands of Kids Who Can’t Vaccinate Thank You, Sponsored by County of San Mateo

July 14, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

I’m proud to be partnering with the County of San Mateo to bring you this sponsored post. As you’ve come to trust, all opinions are my own. There are certain moments you never forget as a parent. They’re not always the ones you hope to remember, but they’re there. Heavy on your heart. For me, […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: action, community, County of San Mateo, health, NICU, sick, vaccines

A Smarter Way to Save, Sponsored by wRipple

June 23, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I happy to be partnering with an innovative new concept in savings, wRipple app, to bring you this post. As always, all opinions are my own. Things I Love: Scoring a great deal Technology that simplifies life Supporting local small businesses Sharing good stuff on social media Things I Don’t Love: Shopping Organizing paperwork Finding […]

Filed Under: apps, Sponsored Post, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: app, apps, coupon code, saving, shopping, sponsored, sponsored post, wRipple

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