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Just Dance- A State of Mind and a Review

November 1, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I vividly remember going to my first big LA ad agency holiday party. While I’m sure there were amazing views, fabulously fancy food and drinks, and even a Donny Deutsch sighting or two, that’s not what stuck with me all these years. It was my boss. On the dance floor. She was all in, and […]

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12 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 121

September 29, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Wow, this weekend was packed full of fun. We even went to one birthday party twice, thanks to the Evite app showing a totally different party time than the Evite site. Turns out the hosts weren’t looking for a surprise party this morning. Ugh. (Really, you guys, it wasn’t my fault. This time.)

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15 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 119

September 15, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

You might think that getting back into the predictable routine of a new school year wouldn’t lend itself to much material. But the strange thing is, this “routine” is proving to be anything but predictable. Funny, but not predictable.

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: 2nd grade, ballet, Bruins, dancing, family, hip hop, lessons, princesses, UCLA

14 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 72

July 15, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

I told you I’d make up for last week. 14! I’m afraid it was a little too easy. That’s because sometimes the silliest little nothing turns into a bunch of lessons. Like this…

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I’m Amy, the girl next door. I’m your average obsessive mom/ happy wife/ freelance copywriter/ slice-of-life blogger/ social media addict/ chocolate lovin’ wino. Read More…

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