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DIY Football Valentines and More

January 31, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Ok, it’s true, I don’t DIY. Most of the time. But last year, come Valentine’s Day, Big’s teacher insisted on homemade valentines with no candy. While I liked the idea in spirit, I was desperate. I was newly in love with Pinterest (before she made me look like a fool), and searched like crazy for […]

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Pizza & Wine Friday: Will You Be Mine?

March 9, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Just because I haven’t been writing regularly on Fridays, doesn’t mean I haven’t been enjoying my fair share (and the next guy’s) of pizza and wine. Here’s one I’ve been meaning to write for close to a month now… This Week’s Spotlight: Mantra Zinfandel Sometimes you’re just in the mood to fall in love. And […]

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The Mom I Am

February 16, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 26 Comments

As part of the From Left to Write book club this month, I received a free copy of the (very entertaining) Exploiting My Baby which was the inspiration for this post. While Teresa feared being like her mom, I dreamed I would be… As most of you probably know, Valentine’s Day was on Monday. Me? […]

Filed Under: From Left to Write, Mom Musings Tagged With: Big, creative, family, holiday, Little, mom, Mom Musings, motherhood, parenthood, perspective, Valentine's Day

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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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