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Moms & Dads, We’re Doin’ Good- Sponsored by Minute Maid

June 18, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled to be partnering with Minute Maid to bring you this post celebrating parenthood. As always, all opinions are my own. The past couple weeks around here were filled with friends experiencing big moments with their children—wonderfully successful dance recital performances, the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat as Little League playoffs […]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 108

June 16, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

Two. Four. Six. Eight. Who do we appreciate? Dads. Dads. Yaaayyyy, Dads! Lesson #1: Not only does Lenny love his woman (and pizza), shake his grove thang, and readily admit his faults, he’s larger than life. (Just ask Little.)

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 68

June 17, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! (And a hug to those of you who no longer have a dad to celebrate…I didn’t realize how bittersweet this day could be.) I hope you enjoyed a weekend of sports and beer (which may or may not have been what the dads I know did)—or […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: beach, Father's Day, lessons, sports, TV, vacation

My Babies’ Daddy

June 14, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

Yesterday the kids and I pulled into our front yard after being away for less than 48 hours and they all started wiggling and squealing with excitement. Someone special was on the other side of our front door and they couldn’t wait to see him. Daddy! When I married Lenny nine years ago, I imagined […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Disney Baby, Mom Musings Tagged With: dads, Disney Baby, Father's Day, Lenny, life lessons, spirit

Spoil Your Dot.Com’er

June 11, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

I’ll admit. If someone said I could have some “me” time, it would probably involve a hot date with my computer so I could write. I guess that’s proof that I love what I do. The other proof? My hunched back and throbbing arm.

Filed Under: Tips & Ideas Tagged With: Burke Williams, Father's Day, gift idea, spa, stress, stress relief

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