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18 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 130

December 29, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Yes, this holiday week our spirits were bright — and so was the sun. Can you believe it was 86 degrees in Southern California on Christmas? Too bad Santa didn’t bring us a Slip ‘N Slide. (Though I’m not sure our Northern California wool sweaters would have had quite the same effect on wet plastic […]

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15 Things I’ve Learned This Week, Vol 113

July 28, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 10 Comments

What I’ve really learned this week is that America loves a gal who’s not afraid to show off her post-baby bump. Which is why I’m scheduling a photo shoot for this week now that our vacation is over. Let’s just say after three little bundles of chaotic joy, there’s a whole lot to love. Step […]

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Ready to Hit the Open Road *Safeway Gift Card Giveaway*

May 28, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 14 Comments

Little has two days of school left. Yes, days. Come the end of the week, three of us will be on summer break. (Big, I’m afraid, has two more weeks.) So we’ve been busy talking about summer and planning our fun around here. Honestly, the only thing the kids want to do is go on […]

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Free Disney Junior Apps for Them, Free Time for You

July 30, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

It’s no secret that my kids love cartoons. And so do I. Not only do they give me glorious free time (to squeeze in some dish washing, writing, and fake sleeping), I also feel like my kids learn a thing or two along the way. More points in the “good mom” column, thankyouverymuch. When it […]

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12 Things I Learned on Our Road Trip

July 29, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 12 Comments

No doubt you’ve been wondering where I disappeared to. Or maybe not. But I’m back from a five-day road trip that left me surprisingly little time to be online. (Why I was surprised, I’m not so sure.) My mom and I (and the little kids who seem to follow me everywhere) packed up (everything we […]

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