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I’m Heading to Who-ville…and Other Magical Places

December 18, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

The other night, Little picked How the Grinch Stole Christmas! as his bedtime story. And though I’ve read it many times before, this time a particular line really stuck with me. And the minute his heart didn’t feel quite so tight, He whizzed with his load through the bright morning light… I read it, and […]

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Gift Guide: Books You’ll Want to Open

December 15, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

As a blogger, I’m constantly meeting really talented, ambitious writers. People who make me think in new ways, and inspire me to follow my dreams. So when I saw that my friend (from high school and now the blogosphere), Lizz of AmIAFunnyGirl.com, was highlighting all of her author friends, I thought it was brilliant. Because […]

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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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Don’t-Miss #DisneyHolidays Experiences and Tips

December 1, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 9 Comments

As soon as I mentioned that the Disney Parks team had offered to host our family for a few days to enjoy the festive Disney Holidays experience in person, the Facebook messages and texts started rolling in. A number of you already have trips planned over the next few weeks and wanted me to post […]

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18 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 128

December 8, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Ah, December — the month of hope, anticipation, parent-teacher conferences, holiday parties, and tantrums. (Hopefully not all at the same time.) Lesson #1: Our creepy elf is the one who should be getting coal this year, if you ask me. My kids keep coming home from school after talking to their friends asking why our […]

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