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Simply Tape-Tastic

August 6, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

I’ll be the first to admit that though our family has many talents, art isn’t one of them. I want to be a crafty person. I attempt to be a crafty person. But, at times, I give in and admit my shortcomings as a crafty person. The truth is, I really don’t want my shortcomings […]

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DIY Football Valentines and More

January 31, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Ok, it’s true, I don’t DIY. Most of the time. But last year, come Valentine’s Day, Big’s teacher insisted on homemade valentines with no candy. While I liked the idea in spirit, I was desperate. I was newly in love with Pinterest (before she made me look like a fool), and searched like crazy for […]

Filed Under: featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: boys, craft, DIY, football, holiday, how to, ideas, Valentine's Day, valentines

Not So Easy

December 9, 2009 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

The other day I thought it would be fun for my 3-year-old son to get in the holiday spirit with a new mother/son tradition: building a gingerbread house. When we went to buy the kit, the woman in the checkout line asked my son, “Are you going to help your mommy build this?” He looked […]

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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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