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15 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 143

July 21, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Another two weeks have flashed before my eyes (which haven’t been closed nearly enough over that time span, it seems). There have been camps, camping, playdates (for the little ones and me!), and all kinds of summer fighting fun. Lesson #1: When you purchase souvenir ukeleles for $13.99 (even though they were $9.99 down the […]

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15 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 138

March 23, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

March Madness is in full effect at this house. There have been big upsets, a Cinderella or two, and even a few slam dunks. And to think we haven’t even watched much basketball.

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12 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 136

March 2, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

Why, hello again! Did you miss me? Wait, what? You didn’t notice it had been, like, forever in parent years since I posted here? Well, it has. And there’s more to come this week. But I figured I’d ease you back in with some important lessons I learned while I was deep in muck, snow, […]

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12 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 134

February 9, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

From infinity pools to washing machines. From mojitos to cough medicine. From lounge chairs to basketball bleachers. I’m afraid there’s no denying the fact that vacation is over. It sure was fun while it lasted…

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For the Love of the Game… And My Kid

May 29, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

You know what I like? Like, really, really like? Winning. From Chutes & Ladders to blogging awards, I can’t seem to help myself. As a kid, I only wanted to do something if I could be one of the best. (Come to think of it, I’m pretty sure I still feel that way…I just know […]

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