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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

Here’s to the Parents This Back-to-School Season, Sponsored by Minute Maid

September 12, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled to be partnering with Minute Maid to bring you this post celebrating the parents who have inspired us this back-to-school season. As always, all opinions are my own. The last couple weeks, my social media feed has been filled with adorable pictures of sweet little faces heading back to school. Proud parents around […]

Filed Under: Mom Musings, Sponsored Post, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: back to school, Doin' Good, gratitude, ideas, Minute Maid, parenting, sponsored post, support, tips

Reader Recipe: The Simple Proof’s Chicken Enchiladas

May 13, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Today I’m thrilled to be kicking off a new series called Reader Recipes. I’m constantly on the search for quick, easy meals that I can feel good about feeding my family. I figure each and every one of us has at least one go-to super simple, fairly healthy meal that we turn to on a […]

Filed Under: Tips & Ideas Tagged With: chicken enchiladas, family dinner, food, healthy eating, healthy living, ideas, reader feature, reader recipe, recipe, simple, simple recipe, The Simple Proof, tips

#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

If You Love a Blog, Go Beyond the Facebook Like

August 25, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 10 Comments

I know most of you don’t come here to read about what it’s like to be a blogger. So thank you for humoring me and reading this post anyway. Because the truth of the matter is, this issue doesn’t just impact bloggers. It affects all Facebook “Likers” too. So, here’s the situation. As you know, […]

Filed Under: featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: blogger, blogging, Facebook, ideas, stats, tips, truth, writing

Simply Tape-Tastic

August 6, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

I’ll be the first to admit that though our family has many talents, art isn’t one of them. I want to be a crafty person. I attempt to be a crafty person. But, at times, I give in and admit my shortcomings as a crafty person. The truth is, I really don’t want my shortcomings […]

Filed Under: featured, Sponsored Post, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: 3M Expressions Tape, art, craft, crafts, DIY, ideas, inspiration, Office Depot

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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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