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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

Reader Recipe: The Simple Proof’s Chicken Enchiladas

May 13, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Today I’m thrilled to be kicking off a new series called Reader Recipes. I’m constantly on the search for quick, easy meals that I can feel good about feeding my family. I figure each and every one of us has at least one go-to super simple, fairly healthy meal that we turn to on a […]

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My 5 Back-to-School Musts, Sponsored by LiveHealth Online

August 6, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

I’m excited to partner with LiveHeath Online for this post to ease the back-to-school transition for busy parents. If you or your family has an urgent-care type of medical concern as you get back in the swing of things this school year, LiveHealth Online is a wonderful new app that allows you to talk to […]

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Dinnertime Made Easy- Stock Your Freezer in a Snap Program

December 13, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

My outrageously bad cooking/baking track record is pretty well documented here. I’m the one who forgets to add water to the boxed cake mix. Who totally destroys a 3-ingredient crockpot dish. Who considers cereal a perfectly acceptable option for dinner.

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Ready to Hit the Open Road *Safeway Gift Card Giveaway*

May 28, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 14 Comments

Little has two days of school left. Yes, days. Come the end of the week, three of us will be on summer break. (Big, I’m afraid, has two more weeks.) So we’ve been busy talking about summer and planning our fun around here. Honestly, the only thing the kids want to do is go on […]

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A Ladybug Birthday Party

May 23, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

As Pink’s 2nd birthday was approaching, I had an idea. I was going to give her the coolest ladybug party ever. Then I realized two things. One, she doesn’t like crowds of people. Two, I’m not so great at DIY projects (and I’m not nearly organized enough to order cool stuff in enough time). So, […]

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