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Halloween Truths and Lessons, Sponsored by Minute Maid

October 16, 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 a few of the things I’ve learned about Halloween since becoming a mom. As always, all opinions are my own. When Big was a baby ten — yes, ten! — Halloweens ago, I should have learned, things almost never go […]

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DIY Pumpkin Costume…For a Big Kid

September 23, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

First of all, I know what you’re thinking. Halloween is more than a month away! And to you I say, yes. I, too, will figure out what my kids are going to be in about 3-4 weeks. You see, I’m not ahead of the game by posting this now. The opposite really — it took […]

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12 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 151

November 2, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

Well, the sugar highs have been high, and the sugar low? Well, I’m pretty sure it hit at 3:30pm today when it started getting dark. (Oh, speaking of dark, I think there’s one of those chocolates calling my name, so I’m going to have to make this quick.)

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 150

October 19, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

It’s been a week of big emotions, lots of laughs with the best of friends, hits, misses, and simple, everyday moments. One of those moments? Realizing that this is the 150th time I’ve sat down to reflect upon the silly things that happen each day that bring humor and insight to my life as a […]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 149

October 12, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

It’s been a big week around here. Thanks to Pop Sugar and Huffington Post sharing a recent post of mine, there are over 100 new Using Our Words fans following my Facebook page. If you happen to be one of them, welcome! I’m thrilled to have you over there, and hopefully here too. Especially Lenny. […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: christmas, Facebook, Halloween, lessons, Santa, siblings

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