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15 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 111

July 14, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

This week, last week, heck, it’s summer. And they all run together anyway, right? Here’s some stuff that happened in our world lately. And if I didn’t have a non-napping toddler screaming at the top of her lungs this very moment, I’d certainly be writing a far more engaging humorous intro. But instead, I’m going […]

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9 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 71

July 8, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

It’s been a week of fireworks, some of them even of the 4th of July sort (ba, duhm, duhm). That mid-week holiday threw this family for a loop. Tonight is Sunday, right?

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4th of July Family Playlist

July 3, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

As you probably know, our family likes to dance. So I’ve been trying to come up with a great playlist for the 4th that both the kids and the adults can enjoy. I love a good patriotic music marathon, but I’m looking for more upbeat BBQ music. I’ve searched high and low and haven’t found […]

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