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Some New Mom Friends

May 13, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but some of the best ideas I’ve gotten as a mom haven’t come from the experts. Well, not the official experts. They’ve come from real moms. Deep in the trenches. Moms who, like me, are trying their hardest and want to celebrate — and share — when they’ve struck mothering […]

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Yep, Babies Make Me Sick Too

December 5, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

There’s been a whole lot of chitchat about a certain Duchess and her pregnancy-induced vomiting. As if barfing around the clock isn’t humiliating enough, pregnant Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge (you know, have to optimize for SEO), is the topic of dramatic headlines, obnoxious tweets, and parenting blogs around the world. The nerve of some […]

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Disney Baby Blast o’ Goodness

November 15, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

It’s supposed to rain this weekend (where I live, at least), so it’s a great time to catch up on some reading. Pick one, read ’em all, either way, I thank you! May they bring a little sunshine to your day. Changing Seasons Watching the leaves fall alongside Pink made me realize that she’s changing […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Disney Baby, Mom Musings Tagged With: advice, baby names, bedrest, Disney Baby, gratitude, tantrums

Friday Fun Day

August 24, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Whew, after a week away and a seemingly endless summer (school doesn’t start until after Labor Day for my kiddos!), I have about 100 things I want to write about, but no time to do it. But I have been keeping busy over at Disney Baby. Have you seen these?

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Doing My Job…With Pride

May 31, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 10 Comments

For close to six years, Lenny and I did everything in our power to foster Big’s confidence. He was quiet, cautious and easily got lost in a crowd. When kindergarten started, we worried. Would he make friends? Would he speak up? Would he feel good about his place in the class? In the world? About […]

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I’m Amy, the girl next door. I’m your average obsessive mom/ happy wife/ freelance copywriter/ slice-of-life blogger/ social media addict/ chocolate lovin’ wino. Read More…

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