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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

#BigTimeIdeas with (Medium’s) Foreword and (My) Kelly Corrigan

January 14, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

There are moments in life where you realize you’re a part of something special. Your role doesn’t have to be big, it turns out. It can be as simple as sitting, crisp glass of sauvignon blanc in hand, feeling your head dance up and down, and your cheeks begin to ache because the corners of […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: #bigtimeideas, Anne Lamott, author, faith, Foreword, honesty, humor, ideas, Kelly Corrigan, Medium, perspective, thinkers, writer

Instagram Challenge: #MotherhoodUnfiltered

June 6, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

From the moment you see that plus sign — and sometimes even years before — parenting is utterly raw. The moments of joy. Fear. Frustration. Awe. Exhaustion. Pride. Laughter. (And that’s all before 6am.) That’s what Using Our Words is all about. The truth of those moments. Finding someone to share a laugh, even when reality […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: honesty, Instagram, motherhood, photography, pictures

There’s No Amazing Amy Here

June 11, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 17 Comments

This post is inspired by the captivating mystery thriller Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. They may not have the perfect marriage, but after Amy (of the hugely popular children’s book series Amazing Amy) goes missing, her husband, Nick, becomes the number one suspect. Can he discover what happened before it’s too late? Join From Left […]

Filed Under: From Left to Write, Mom Musings Tagged With: book, characters, from left to write, honesty, reflection, truth

In My Head

January 18, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 14 Comments

When I was in kindergarten, my mom’s friend told her that if I didn’t learn to speak up, I’d never make it in this world.

Filed Under: From Left to Write, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas, Uncategorized Tagged With: from left to write, honesty, insights, introvert, personality, shy

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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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