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The 12 Days of Vacation

December 28, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

This holiday season, our family has been graced with a whole lot of laughter, wonderful time with family, an abundance of gifts, and one seasonal song — The 12 Days of Christmas — over and over and over again. The last gem is courtesy of Pink, singer extraordinaire (and, since Christmas, budding guitarist…). If you’re […]

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5 Reasons to Stay at Disneyland Resort Hotels

December 3, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

Thanks to the Disney Parks team, our family just enjoyed a few magical days experiencing the holidays at Disneyland and California Adventure. Be sure to check out these posts featured earlier in my Disney Holidays series: Don’t-Miss #DisneyHolidays Experiences and Tips, More Tips for Enjoying Disney Holidays at Disneyland & Our Family Just Got Merrier, […]

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More Tips For Enjoying Disney Holidays at Disneyland

December 2, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

Thanks to the Disney Parks team, our family just enjoyed a few magical days experiencing the holidays at Disneyland and California Adventure. It turns out my happy meter went so high after our visit that I’ve got multiple posts worth of stories and tips. (Be sure to check out these posts featured earlier in my […]

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My Little Rainbow Chefs

December 5, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 8 Comments

You know what my boys made me yesterday afternoon? Nope, it wasn’t a necklace of yarn. Or a bracelet. Heck, it wasn’t even mad. Get ready for it… They made me lettuce wraps. (Yes, really!) And a yummy dessert that included whipped cream. Made from actual cream. Right before my eyes.

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