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February 9, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Dear beloved friends and family members, valued clients, hard-working house rebuild team, and brands offering me the opportunity of a lifetime to promote you, While I was going to write a long explanation of where I’ve been (which included me holding things ranging from cocktails to barf bowls — entirely unrelated, by the way), I […]

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A Collection of Goodness

February 22, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Oh the things I want to write about. The list is long, but I’m afraid the days aren’t. So, until next week, I hope you’ll check out any of my latest Disney Baby posts that interest you. Why We Skipped the Pacifier with Baby #3 Wow, when Disney Baby shared this on Facebook, the comments/criticisms/amens […]

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10 Things I Learned When I Wasn’t in Hawaii

February 19, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

Pre-trip, post-trip, let’s face it, it all blends together. Here are some of the things that have made me smile recently. (Well, I thought they might make you smile, at least.) Lesson #1: Just when I thought my kids knew all my weaknesses, they proved me wrong. They’re still sure their group chant (which was […]

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10 Things I Learned in Hawaii

February 18, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

It’s true, I’ve been back longer than I was there, but I’m still imagining I’m on the beach with someone refilling my drink before I even have a chance to ask if the glass is half empty (see Lesson #2). So work with me, and together let’s travel to the oh-so sunny and beautiful islands… […]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 67

June 10, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

This week was the beginning of summer, our 10th year of marriage and my amazing tan. (The beginning, I said.) So it’s no surprise it was packed full of entertainment along the way.

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