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A Quiet 2016

February 22, 2016 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

You may have noticed that things have been quiet around here lately. There’s a reason for that. (Ok, a lot of reasons really, but one in particular.) While in years past I’ve selected words like “brave” and “intent” to steer my mind and actions for the year, at the start of 2016 I decided that […]

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The Best of Intentions for 2015

January 5, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

For the past few years, our family has spent New Year’s Day at the beach with good friends. I can’t help but find a pure kind of joy there. In the feeling of a fresh start as I look out at the unlimited horizon. In the sound of our kids squealing with delight as the […]

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2014 – A Brave New Year

January 2, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 19 Comments

New year. New word. And I got it from listening to a pop song. (Fitting, right?) At first when I heard it, I thought of my kids — how it expressed my wish for them. But it turns out, it’s my wish for me too. Let your words be anything but empty. Why don’t you […]

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Fun From Disney Baby

January 14, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

You don’t have to have a baby to appreciate some of my most recent posts on Disney Baby. 10 Sweetest Sibling Moments Big and Pink have a pretty special bond, and it’s captured in some of my favorite pictures. Baby’s 5 Cutest Words Pink’s getting chatty, and here are a few of my favorite words […]

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My 2013, In a Word

January 2, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 8 Comments

With each new year, I try to choose a word to live by. To be my compass for the way I act, the choices I make, the way people see me. Last year was my year of “grace”. (Though I’ll be the first to admit “grace” probably wouldn’t make many people’s extended list of my […]

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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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