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An Invitation to Create, *Giveaway* Tinkerlab: A Hands-On Guide For Little Inventors

July 10, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 45 Comments

*UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. Many thanks to all who entered!*   Tinkering. My boys are experts at it. And, quite honestly, it makes me crazy. All too often I discover a new form of chaos has erupted in my house. I step in honey on the front porch where they were making “potions”. […]

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Coloring Outside the Lines

March 5, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

One of my favorite things about Little is that he’s so very different from me. I can’t get enough of listening to his thoughts and trying to figure out how that crazy cool brain of his works. The only thing that’s predictable about this kid is that he’s totally unpredictable. In a good way.

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: art, creativity, learning, motherhood, preschool

12 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 131

January 6, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Bring it on, 2014! So far, this family’s winning. I mean, I don’t think we deserve all the credit, but Little did throw on his Chargers jersey for the second half of the game yesterday. Then, after a mid-day shower, he changed into his 49ers jersey for the end of the 4th quarter. You do […]

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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. […]

Filed Under: featured, Reader Feature, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: costumes, creative, creativity, DIY, dress up, Halloween, holiday, princesses, reader feature

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