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From The Pool to Back-to-School: Swim Noodle Science

August 20, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

The other day I was noodling around in the pool chatting with a girlfriend. Wait, wait, wait…that sounded way too relaxing. Let me try again. The other day, my friend and I were at a local pool with six kids age 7 and under, with at least one child hanging on each of us — […]

Filed Under: featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: activity, back to school, experiment, rainy day activities, science, summer activities

A Walk Down Baby Lane

June 14, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Last Monday, our first official day of summer vacation, Big wasn’t feeling well—not to mention it was raining—so we were stuck at home. Come Pink’s nap time, I was trying to figure out how to entertain the boys quietly (without turning on the TV). My laptop was open (surprise, surprise) to iPhoto, so I asked […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Disney Baby, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: activity, Disney Baby, memories, siblings

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