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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 145

August 24, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

In the back-to-school madness, it’s kind of a miracle I remember my own name. Luckily Pink’s helping out by calling me “Amy” these days since she sees herself as more of my peer now. You see, she’s been a really dedicated, work-from-home mom to all her babies while her brothers are at school, so she […]

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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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Using My Words … Other Places

November 6, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I just realized that those of you who don’t “Like” me on Facebook (or aren’t part of the 10% of my “Likers” they felt like showing my posts to that day) have been missing out on some good stuff. Of course, I may be biased, but that’s beside the point. I hope you’ll hop around […]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 124

October 20, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

You win some, you lose some. In my case this week, it wasn’t exactly 50/50. Then again, who am I to do math? I overpaid our preschool tuition by $100 last month.

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DIY Football Valentines and More

January 31, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Ok, it’s true, I don’t DIY. Most of the time. But last year, come Valentine’s Day, Big’s teacher insisted on homemade valentines with no candy. While I liked the idea in spirit, I was desperate. I was newly in love with Pinterest (before she made me look like a fool), and searched like crazy for […]

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