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Reader Feature: Erin’s Family Does Dress Up (Like No Other)

October 23, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

You guys. This family (Erin, Brian, Jack, and Sam) — who I had the pleasure of getting to know during my good ol’ Yahoo! days — couldn’t be more fun. Seriously, by the end of this, you’re going to be begging me for Erin’s phone number. Because who wouldn’t want to hang out with this […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings, Reader Feature, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: costumes, creative, creativity, DIY, dress up, family, family fun, Halloween, holiday

Reader Feature: Aimee’s Knock Out Halloween Ideas

October 22, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

This week, in honor of Halloween, I’m hosting a Reader Feature series so you don’t have to hear about our ketchup bottle or Curious George costumes yet again. (You’re welcome.) These friends and readers have truly original ideas, outrageously cooperative children, and the ability to execute far more than opening a pre-packaged beauty from Target. […]

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5 Ways To Make Reading Fun For Beginners

November 1, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

One of my favorite things about kindergarten is the no homework policy. Well, no required homework. It seems like there are hours of optional assignments we can do (and, Big being…well, Big, he often wants to). But when it comes to reading, I’ve found five ways to sneak it into the stuff we do every […]

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The Mom I Am

February 16, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 26 Comments

As part of the From Left to Write book club this month, I received a free copy of the (very entertaining) Exploiting My Baby which was the inspiration for this post. While Teresa feared being like her mom, I dreamed I would be… As most of you probably know, Valentine’s Day was on Monday. Me? […]

Filed Under: From Left to Write, Mom Musings Tagged With: Big, creative, family, holiday, Little, mom, Mom Musings, motherhood, parenthood, perspective, Valentine's Day

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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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