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A SoulCycle Celebration- 7 Years of UOW

June 27, 2017 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Today marks my 7-year blogiversary. And, if you ask me, that’s reason to celebrate. Even though I don’t post as often as I once did, the Using Our Words community continues to lift me up, help my laugh when I need it most, and fill my soul. Speaking of soul, about a year ago, a […]

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10 (Plus) Things I Learned Lately, Vol 159

April 18, 2016 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Recently I was listening to a radio show I enjoy and the hosts were joking about “lost clicks” because they decided not to post a funny picture for one reason or another on their website. It reminded me of the way I used to think when I was blogging a few times a week. I […]

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The Tens of Thousands of Kids Who Can’t Vaccinate Thank You, Sponsored by County of San Mateo

July 14, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

I’m proud to be partnering with the County of San Mateo to bring you this sponsored post. As you’ve come to trust, all opinions are my own. There are certain moments you never forget as a parent. They’re not always the ones you hope to remember, but they’re there. Heavy on your heart. For me, […]

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February 9, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Dear beloved friends and family members, valued clients, hard-working house rebuild team, and brands offering me the opportunity of a lifetime to promote you, While I was going to write a long explanation of where I’ve been (which included me holding things ranging from cocktails to barf bowls — entirely unrelated, by the way), I […]

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Reader Feature: Dana’s Fight For Her Life

October 21, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

When I met Dana, we were far from carefree. I mean we had big things to worry about. Things like whether our Martha Stewart inspired cranberry wreaths were pure perfection. (Mine wasn’t.) Or whether too much wine had us caroling a bit off key as we wandered through town. (It did.) I mean your twenties, […]

Filed Under: featured, Reader Feature, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: BlogHer '14, breast cancer, breast cancer awareness, breastfeeding, cancer, health, hope, reader feature

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