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5 Things I Learned Making Gingerbread Cookies

December 12, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words 9 Comments

Ah, the holidays are here and the potential for fun with your family is endless. Unless you’re crazy a little uptight, a terrible cook/baker/example in patience and suffering from one of your roughest days of morning sickness thus far. Somehow we made it through and even had some yummy treats to enjoy together…turns out this […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons Tagged With: baking, Big, christmas, cookies, cooking, creativity, decorating, Everyday Lessons, failure, family time, food, holiday, kids, lesson, Little, mom, perspective

Little Random Acts, Big Holiday Cheer

December 9, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

You know how crazy people get around the holidays? Stealing parking spots. Attacking innocent gingerbread men. Hanging and rehanging lights on the house and tree. (Ok, maybe those are just my family, but you know what I mean.) Well, this year, a bunch of people I know are going crazy. Really crazy. In the best […]

Filed Under: Tips & Ideas Tagged With: cheer, good cause, happiness, helping others, holiday, kindness, smile, Tips & Ideas

The Spirit of the 4th

July 5, 2010 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

Without a doubt, the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. My fondness for the USA’s birthday started as a kid. I grew up in a town that spends all year gearing up for the infamous 4th of July parade. People arrive 24 hours ahead of go-time to set out their lawn chairs […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: appreciation, celebration, community, family time, food, friends, holiday, Mom Musings

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