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Moms Who Mean Business: Moms Making Learning Fun

December 8, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Not only do I love celebrating mom-owned businesses, I love when people come up with simple, innovative ways to make time with my kids more fun and engaging. Each of the following businesses is doing just that. Please join me in spreading the word about these innovative small businesses that are the brainchild of moms […]

Filed Under: featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: apps, education, emotional development, learning, lessons, mom-owned business, Moms Who Mean Business, play, teaching, working mom

Honey, I Broke The Kid

June 12, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 14 Comments

I’m not sure how I did it. And I certainly didn’t mean to. But I did. I broke Little. He doesn’t seem like the fragile type. No, he’s the kid who jumps superhero heights. Runs faster than a speeding bullet. Doesn’t blink at bad news.

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: behavior, challenges, emotional development, hard times, motherhood

“When Miles Got Mad” *Book Review & Giveaway*

April 13, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 13 Comments

Just like every other mom (ok, maybe even more), I lean on the words, “Use your words!” all day long. From shoe tying frustration to brotherly battles to baby screeches, I constantly beg my children to calm the chaos with a few simple words. Sometimes it works like magic. But most of the time? Well, […]

Filed Under: featured, The Mother Co, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: anger, book, children's book, emotional development, feelings, giveaway, review, The Mother Company

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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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