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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

I’m Supposed to Be…

April 29, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

…kissing my family goodbye and leaving things like school lunches, bedtime drama, and grocery shopping behind. …flying to Scottsdale, AZ for a conference I’ve wanted to attend for years, Mom 2.0. …staying at a beautiful resort with glorious views, pools, and restaurants. …sipping on a fruity cocktail by the spectacular pool. …rooming with and getting […]

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If These Walls Could Talk

January 29, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 23 Comments

After years and years of researching, debating, and soul searching what’s next for our family (not to mention joking about five people sharing one bathroom), we made a great big monumental decision last year. We decided that rather than moving to a house that kind of fits us, we’d build one that’s just right. In […]

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Club Local to the Rescue: *Giveaway*

October 2, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

**Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for entering and getting the scoop on Club Local!** The washing machine was leaking. The refrigerator stopped in the middle of the night. The A/C wasn’t turning on. The front porch light broke. In every single one of these situations — which all happened in our house […]

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Bringing the Bliss Home

February 8, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Lenny and I just spent five days at one of the most luxurious resorts in Cabo. (Read: No kids allowed on the majority of the property). We didn’t consciously plan to escape our reality, it was his company’s club trip. A trip that was hard earned, and a wonderful reward for all of his traveling, […]

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