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#BigTimeIdeas with (Medium’s) Foreword and (My) Kelly Corrigan

January 14, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

There are moments in life where you realize you’re a part of something special. Your role doesn’t have to be big, it turns out. It can be as simple as sitting, crisp glass of sauvignon blanc in hand, feeling your head dance up and down, and your cheeks begin to ache because the corners of […]

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Gift Guide: Books You’ll Want to Open

December 15, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

As a blogger, I’m constantly meeting really talented, ambitious writers. People who make me think in new ways, and inspire me to follow my dreams. So when I saw that my friend (from high school and now the blogosphere), Lizz of AmIAFunnyGirl.com, was highlighting all of her author friends, I thought it was brilliant. Because […]

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Moms Who Mean Business: The BlogHer Edition

November 10, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 9 Comments

Back around Mother’s Day, I wrote a post highlighting a bunch of my talented mom friends who also happen to own wonderful businesses geared toward other moms. It was a hit! And since I keep connecting with more talented women, I want to keep introducing them to you. (And if you have a friend/family member/know […]

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