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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

A Good Old-Fashioned Holiday Letter

December 23, 2016 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

Remember back in the day when you’d get a stack of holiday cards and you’d be so excited to sit back and read all of the awkwardly folded, photocopied letters detailing the lives of people you hadn’t seen in years but were somewhat curious about? (All while rolling your eyes at all the typos and […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: christmas, friendship, holiday, letter, update

Sidelines Small Talk

October 24, 2016 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Twelve baseball teams. Nine basketball teams. Five soccer teams. Yes, with three kids’ combined sporting activities alone, this introvert has been put to the test 26 times when it comes to making small talk with parents in the bleachers and on the sidelines. If you happened to be one of the many to have been […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: anxiety, friendship, introvert, motherhood, quiet, Quiet Revolution, small talk, soccer mom, sports, team sports

Gratitude for the Parents Who Lift Us Up, Sponsored by Minute Maid

November 10, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled to be partnering with Minute Maid to bring you this post that highlights parents doin’ good. As always, all opinions are my own. As a parent, I have so many reasons to feel grateful as the holiday season approaches. Just looking around the dining room table during a rushed, mid-week family dinner takes […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Doin' Good, friends, friendship, Good Minute blog, gratitude, Minute Maid, parenting, sponsored post, support

Dot Complicated: What You Really Gain From Work Friendships

February 1, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

The following post was highlighted this week on Dot Complicated. As a featured contributor, I’ll be writing regularly about technology and the role in plays in my world — for better or worse. Check out other articles that include stories and tips for managing all the tech in your life at Dot Complicated. Commuting. All-hands […]

Filed Under: Dot Complicated, featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: career, Dot Complicated, friendship, technology, work from home mom, working mom

From Sister to Superstar

September 19, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

As you may remember, I’ve been trying to get my kids their 15 minutes of fame for awhile now. I mean, I don’t write this blog for fun. (Ok, I do. But is fame and fortune too much to ask for?) Well, I think I’ve finally found our calling. Are you ready?

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: friendship, Kappa Kappa Gamma, sister, sorority, TV show

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