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From The Pool to Back-to-School: Swim Noodle Science

August 20, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

The other day I was noodling around in the pool chatting with a girlfriend. Wait, wait, wait…that sounded way too relaxing. Let me try again. The other day, my friend and I were at a local pool with six kids age 7 and under, with at least one child hanging on each of us — […]

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Rainy Day Moves

January 30, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 12 Comments

Obsessed. I’m not sure that word begins to cover Big’s love of sports. His first word was “ball” and there are very few moments in a day when you can find him without one on hand.

Filed Under: featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: #PSFamily, balloon, dancing, family fun, football, Play Station Family, rainy day activities, video games

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