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The Dangerous Life of a Soccer Mom

September 20, 2016 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

You know that term “soccer mom”. It’s cute, right? It implies a dedicated mother who loves to drive carpool, slice oranges, and wash uniforms. (I mean, who doesn’t?) A mom who beams with pride when her offspring shows off his fancy footwork, or a mom who gives her child a boost when she’s down after […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: humor, injury, motherhood, soccer, soccer mom, sports, team sports

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 […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: christmas, holiday vacation, humor, music, parenting, song

Holiday-Style Doin Good, Sponsored by Minute Maid

December 14, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I’m happy to be partnering with Minute Maid to bring you this post that highlights parents doin’ good. As always, all opinions are my own. If you’ve been a reader for awhile, you know that holiday mishaps are a family tradition in our house. Goodness knows we try to create a magical holiday season (perhaps […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings, Sponsored Post Tagged With: #doingood, christmas, Good Minute blog, holiday, humor, Minute Maid, stress

Dear Elfie (On Our Shelfie)

December 8, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Dear Elfie (on our shelfie), Welcome back! If you’re looking for creative spots to hide, may I suggest the kids’ shoes? They’re in a different, surprising place each night, and those little rascals will never be able to find you. But, if they do, you’ll bring me a moment of joy each morning too. With […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: christmas, elf on the shelf, holiday, holiday spirit, humor, parenting

7 Ways I’m Exactly Like Olivia Pope

September 17, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

I’m not gonna lie. I’ve been missing my girl Liv this summer (yeah, we’re on a nickname basis). At first I thought it was kind of strange. Like maybe I just needed to escape my suburban slump and imagine a more adventurous life in her twisted world. But one day, it came to me. We’re […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings Tagged With: humor, motherhood, Olivia Pope, scandal, TV, TV show

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