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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

I’m Heading to Who-ville…and Other Magical Places

December 18, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

The other night, Little picked How the Grinch Stole Christmas! as his bedtime story. And though I’ve read it many times before, this time a particular line really stuck with me. And the minute his heart didn’t feel quite so tight, He whizzed with his load through the bright morning light… I read it, and […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: blogging, christmas, Common Sense Media, family time, Grinch, holidays

10 Things You Learned About ME This Week

December 14, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Recently, a couple of talented bloggers have highlighted me on their sites with virtual awards. Honestly, the sentiments were as delightful as they were unexpected. Back in October, Jennifer of MommiesDrink.com (perhaps you can see that we immediately had something in common) gave me the One Lovely Blog Award. We had recently “met” via Twitter […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons Tagged With: awards, blogging, honor, lessons

14 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 152

November 16, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

Our kids have a new adoring aunt, I have a lovely new sister-in-law, and we may even have a nice (as in hair combed, everyone smiling) family photo worthy of a holiday card (though most people who really know us probably won’t believe it’s authentic…). That’s right you guys, this past week (plus) was epic. […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: art, blogger, blogging, celebration, dancing, education, family, hair, love, taylor swift, wedding

The Story of How I Helped HuffPo Find Me

September 17, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 36 Comments

Back at the beginning of 2014, I declared that, for me, this year would be inspired by the word “brave”. At times, the word—the idea—has absolutely inspired me. At other times, it has absolutely taunted me. Lately, it’s been the latter.

Filed Under: featured, HuffPo, Mom Musings Tagged With: Arianna Huffington, blogging, Brave, celebration, gratitude, Huffington Post, Huffington Post Parents

If You Love a Blog, Go Beyond the Facebook Like

August 25, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 10 Comments

I know most of you don’t come here to read about what it’s like to be a blogger. So thank you for humoring me and reading this post anyway. Because the truth of the matter is, this issue doesn’t just impact bloggers. It affects all Facebook “Likers” too. So, here’s the situation. As you know, […]

Filed Under: featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: blogger, blogging, Facebook, ideas, stats, tips, truth, writing

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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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