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Moms & Dads, We’re Doin’ Good- Sponsored by Minute Maid

June 18, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled to be partnering with Minute Maid to bring you this post celebrating parenthood. As always, all opinions are my own. The past couple weeks around here were filled with friends experiencing big moments with their children—wonderfully successful dance recital performances, the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat as Little League playoffs […]

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Reader Recipe: The Simple Proof’s Chicken Enchiladas

May 13, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Today I’m thrilled to be kicking off a new series called Reader Recipes. I’m constantly on the search for quick, easy meals that I can feel good about feeding my family. I figure each and every one of us has at least one go-to super simple, fairly healthy meal that we turn to on a […]

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Losing My Words

April 15, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

This week? Well, this quote pretty much describes how I’m feeling this week. (Which is ironic since, you know, my blog is all about using words.) I was tempted to just disappear entirely for the week, but some things have been happening around here that I wanted to share quickly.

Filed Under: Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: blog, blogging, Dot Complicated, Huffington Post, words

A Celebration of Uncommon Mothers, Sponsored by UncommonGoods

April 9, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

I’ve had a great time partnering with UncommonGoods to bring you some fun Mother’s Day gift inspiration, and more importantly, celebrate just a few of the inspirational moms I know. You know what’s coming? Mother’s Day. (You’re welcome.) You know what every mom really wants? For her family to acknowledge how much love and effort […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings, Sponsored Post, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: busy mom, celebration, gift guide, gift ideas, mother's day, motherhood, sponsored post, UncommonGoods

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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