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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

Shh… Don’t Tell Them It’s Educational *LeapsterGS Giveaway!*

August 27, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 27 Comments

You know what Big wanted for Christmas last year? An iPad. You know what he wanted for his birthday this year? An iPad. You know what he didn’t get? An iPad. So do you know what he does? Beg to play with my iPhone. He wants to play games. Take pictures. Make videos. And now […]

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Fun for Your Kids, and Their Lunchboxes

March 24, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 12 Comments

At the beginning of each school year, I read all kinds of inspiring articles about lunchbox creativity. I buy “fun” (and healthy) new items to try, but within a month or so, we’ve settled into a few easy favorites (and by favorites I mean things that, for the most part, get eaten). This leads to […]

Filed Under: Tips & Ideas Tagged With: Big, creativity, encouragement, family time, food, games for kids, ideas, inspiration, kids, Little, lunch ideas, mom, motherhood, nutrition, parenting, picky eaters, Tips & Ideas

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