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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

Where I’ve Been/Am/Won’t Be

February 10, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

As you surely noticed, I’ve been missing this past week. It turns out having a (bizarrely hyper) 6-1/2 year old home for two days with a false negative strep culture (that then means two more days off thanks to late antibiotics), early birthday prep for an awesome husband/dad, and getting ready to leave three kids […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Disney Baby, featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: books, Disney Baby, Hawaii, Maybrooks.com, reading, Sofia the First, vacation

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas…Yep, Another One

April 18, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Recently I was thinking, “Hey, I have an idea for a post that I bet nobody has ever done before.” This isn’t it. Of course there are tons of Mother’s Day gift guides out there, but who am I to deprive you of cool stuff just because other people are doing it? Here are some […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, featured, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: alzheimer's, books, cooking, decorating, gift ideas, mother's day, social media

Moms (and a Dad) Who Mean Business: The Baby Gift Edition

March 6, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Everywhere I go, it seems there are Spring chickens hatching. In case you find yourself waiting for or welcoming babies these days as well, I wanted to share some unique gift ideas. If you know of other great mom- or dad-owned businesses, please share in the comments!

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: baby gift, baby shower, books, dads, gift ideas, Moms Who Mean Business, new dad, new mom

Imagine That

July 27, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 16 Comments

Little just came running through the house with a blanket, 3 random Legos snapped together and a plastic horse. He said he was going outside to play with Sam, his favorite neighborhood dog. Why, you might ask, would he need those accessories? Good question. But I guarantee he knew exactly why he wanted each specific […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: Big, books, from left to write, imagination, kids, Little, parenthood, perspective

Following the Dr.’s Orders

March 3, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 14 Comments

It’s no surprise I’m a day behind with this post (actually being only a day behind on something is a bit of a record for me lately). But I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to celebrate a man who’s taught me—and my family—quite a bit. Yes, the one and only Dr. Seuss, who would […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: Big, books, celebration, christmas, Dr. Seuss, family time, inspiration, kids, lesson, Little, mom, Mom Musings, motherhood, new beginnings, parenting, perspective, pregnancy, reading, Tips & Ideas, words

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