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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

The Good Ol’ Days Are Still Here With Me

August 18, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words 14 Comments

This morning my husband and I took our kids on a somewhat spontaneous trip down memory lane. Crawling Driving up the 405 on our way home from a far-too-quick trip to Southern California, Big needed to stop (shocking, I know). It just so happened we were a couple exits away from Wilshire Blvd and we […]

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Practically Perfect Party

July 26, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Like any mom, I’ve been to my fair share (and maybe even my unfair share) of kids’ birthday parties. One of my favorite things about party day is finding the adult beverages seeing the creative ways people bring themes and activities to life. I have some outrageously talented party-planning friends like the girls at Tin […]

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Another Humbling Visit to the Hospital

July 20, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words 21 Comments

The past few years, I’ve spent far more time than I would ever hope for at our children’s hospital. But every time I’m there, I find myself completely humbled. And grateful. I watch parents walking their kids down the hall. But instead of holding that sweet chubby hand, they’re pushing an IV cart. And instead […]

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The Spirit of the 4th

July 5, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

Without a doubt, the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. My fondness for the USA’s birthday started as a kid. I grew up in a town that spends all year gearing up for the infamous 4th of July parade. People arrive 24 hours ahead of go-time to set out their lawn chairs […]

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June 25, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

From Anti-Soccer Kid to Pro-Soccer Mom Seven Years and Itching for More The Sweetest Mother’s Day Gift Four Injuries and a Funeral, A Lesson in Gratitude A Working Mom’s Celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week A Pay-It-Forward Movement That Moved Me…And Hundreds of Others No Sick Days For Mom Formula Saves Lives Too From Judging That […]

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