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BlogHer ’14 Brought It, Featuring Guy Kawasaki

July 23, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 8 Comments

In case you missed it, last week I wrote about how I’m going to approach BlogHer ’14—which kicks off tomorrow—with an all-in attitude. I went so far as to title the post Bring It On BlogHer ’14. And you know what? Things started happening.

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Introducing Reverie by Christina Yother

July 6, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

I’ve written a bit about a roommate conversation that took place a couple years ago at BlogHer. You know, the one that brought Project: Underblog to life? Well, my dear friend, Christina shared other ideas and dreams over the course of those few days as well. And, as she showed by quickly creating and building […]

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Instagram Challenge Top 10: #MotherhoodUnfiltered

June 13, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Well, my friends, I asked you to join me in sharing sweet, funny, not-so-funny, real moments of motherhood. And you did. Thank you! There were lots of great pictures — and I truly hope they keep coming. Because, let’s face it, summer is bound to be full of unfiltered fun. I hope you enjoy these […]

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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 […]

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