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18 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 126

November 3, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I’m pretty sure that even though the clock says 2pm, it’s almost bedtime. Right? Right?! Please say “yes”. Please say “yes”. Please say “yes”… Lesson #1: Based on what we witnessed after letting Little loose with a pumpkin and a carving knife, I’m going to remove “surgeon” from my list of future hopes and dreams […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: birthday party, costumes, DIY, football party, Halloween, lessons

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

Reader Feature: Kelly Prepares for Baby #2

September 30, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 16 Comments

Today I’m thrilled to introduce a new feature I’ll be hosting on Using Our Words. It’s all about you — my outrageously talented, insightful, artistic readers. I can’t tell you how many times I see your Facebook posts or comments and think, “Wow, I wish I’d thought of that!” (Especially if it’s an artsy thing, […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, featured, Mom Musings, Reader Feature, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: baby, decor, DIY, motherhood, nursery decor, pregnancy, reader feature, words

It’s Me, Times Three

September 9, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

While I may not seem like I’m blogging all that much these days, I have been busy. It’s just that other sites have kindly featured my writing. And since you’re nice enough to read my stuff here, I’m hoping you’ll read my stuff elsewhere too. Here’s the fun that’s awaiting you out there on the […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings, Project Underblog, Shine Parenting Guru Tagged With: DIY, Dot Complicated, parenting, perfection, Project Underblog, Shine Parenting Guru, TV, TV show, Yahoo! Shine

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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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