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Slice-of-life stories about parenthood

What I Share (and Don’t Share) About My Kids Online and Why

August 20, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 8 Comments

Nothing says back-to-school madness like a Facebook feed full of smiling faces holding sweet signs exclaiming, “First day of 2nd grade!” or “I’m in preschool now!” And today, as my boys are off enjoying(?!) their first days—one in kindergarten, one in 3rd grade—my page is quite obviously missing that milestone picture. Not because I don’t […]

Filed Under: Common Sense Media, featured, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: Big, blog, Facebook, Lenny, Little, online privacy, personal responsibility, Pink, privacy

An Uber Night on the Town, Plus $25 Credit- Sponsored Post

April 8, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

If you’ve been around here for awhile, you may recall this story. But just in case, I’ll give you a quick refresher. When Big was 4 years old, he loved the Lady Antebellum song, Need You Now — from the first moment he heard it on the radio. Strange, but true. Back then, after listening […]

Filed Under: Sponsored Post, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: apps, Mom's Night Out, personal responsibility, sponsored post, values

A Night Out With The Lorax

March 2, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

I’m really not sure why I keep thinking interviewing my kids will make for great blog posts. But I tried again (this time with a very insightful, well-spoken friend in the mix too). After a school-night adventure into the city for a screening of The Lorax (for once I got to be the cool mom!), […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: Dr. Seuss, environment, lessons, personal responsibility, The Lorax

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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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