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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? NFW!

January 7, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 8 Comments

Back when I was in my early 20s, I was in a craft club. My lovely, creative friend (who now writes the very entertaining Unfrump My Mom), aptly named it Glues & Booze. Each month, we’d get together to create objects that would make Martha swoon. Well, many of the women did. Not me. No, […]

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Peek-a-BOO!

October 21, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

I’ve been hiding out on Disney Baby and in Atlanta this week. I’m still collecting my thoughts from a very fun blogger trip that Coca-Cola hosted, so stay tuned for more (plus the pro’s pics have yet to arrive and they’ll do the event much more justice).

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Disney Baby, Mom Musings Tagged With: awards, bed rest, crafts, death, DIY, Halloween, ideas

Advent Calendar With a Twist- Counting Up the Smiles ‘Til Christmas

November 30, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 12 Comments

Ah, here comes Christmas. The music, the decorations, the kids with a serious case of the gimmes. Of course we try to explain that Christmas is about more than presents. In fact, I even used our favorite Christmas cartoon to start the discussion the other day. (Thank you, yet again, Dr. Seuss.)

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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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