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9 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 71

July 8, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

It’s been a week of fireworks, some of them even of the 4th of July sort (ba, duhm, duhm). That mid-week holiday threw this family for a loop. Tonight is Sunday, right?

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10 “Little” Things I Learned This Week

September 11, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 14 Comments

While many of us have heavy hearts remembering this day 10 years ago (I certainly won’t forget it), I hope it reminds us to celebrate the little moments and enjoy the people we love. Even on the not-so-perfect days—which, frankly, is most of them. And, as I sent my preschooler off into the world of […]

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Superhero Super Party

April 8, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

I love a good party. And while a warehouse full of blow-up slides and hand sanitizer is all my little guys need to be in heaven (and about all I can handle at this point), Big recently went to a party that was so creative I had to share. (Especially given my boys’ growing obsession […]

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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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