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12 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 134

February 9, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

From infinity pools to washing machines. From mojitos to cough medicine. From lounge chairs to basketball bleachers. I’m afraid there’s no denying the fact that vacation is over. It sure was fun while it lasted…

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Time Off the Grid — Thanks to Dot Complicated

December 18, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

As I was about to leave for vacation last month, I got an alert that Dot Complicated — Randi Zuckerberg’s book that I’d been anxiously awaiting since meeting and working with her — had downloaded on my new Kindle Fire HD. I couldn’t help but laugh at the irony. For once this new technology in […]

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20 Things I Learned in Kauai

November 17, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

When your daughter insists on wearing tank tops in November, there’s really only one logical way to solve the problem. Go to Hawaii. So we did. A few weeks ago, we realized we had a great window of opportunity and Lenny had some travel points saved up, so we booked a rather spontaneous trip to […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: family fun, family getaway, family vacation, Hawaii, Kauai, lessons, rainbows, travel, vacation

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 114

August 4, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

What a week. Not only have you guys kept me solidly in the top 10 of the Circle of Moms NorCal Blogger contest (though doesn’t top 5 have a better ring to it?), you’ve given your time (and blood) to help change the future of cancer. In all seriousness, the day many of you shared […]

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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 […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: beach, family time, family vacation, LA, lessons, road trip, San Diego, summer, vacation

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