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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

Shopping for Sweets

July 27, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

This morning, a virtually empty post-vacation fridge had me braving the grocery store with all three kids in tow. While this usually results in a lot of reprimanding and swearing that I’ll never (ever) do it again, today was different. The kids decided to play a game Big’s friend taught him recently called Sweet or […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: games, kindness, love, motherhood, parenting, smile, smiles, sweet

Learn ON, Parents – *Giveaway*

April 28, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

Mom, can I use your computer today? Mom, can I play a game on your phone while we wait? Mom, can you put new batteries in the Leapster? Mom, can we play Wii since it’s raining today?

Filed Under: Common Sense Media, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: apps, Common Sense Media, games, giveaway, online safety

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, […]

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: birthday party, decor, food, games, ladybug party, theme party

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 82

October 7, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

It was a week of big wins (see Lesson #4) and hard losses (see Lessons #7 & #10), but there’s no doubt there were a lot of laughs through it all.

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: 1st grade, games, lessons, school

Waiting Games: Making the Wait More Fun

July 9, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

With summer comes all kinds of fun, but a lot of that fun comes with a downside: waiting. Waiting in line, in the car, in the airport, in restaurants, and, in our case, in the pediatrician’s waiting room. Of course nothing will beat getting on that ride or arriving in some wonderful place, but here […]

Filed Under: featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: entertaining kids, games, ideas, summer, tips, travel, waiting

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