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10 Things I Learned Last Week, Vol 155

March 16, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

We’ve collected yet another week of experiences, laughs, and lessons. And dirty clothes. But that’s not what this post is all about…well, not entirely. Lesson #1: We need to clarify the early morning rules in our house. For instance, when we tell the boys that they need to read in bed when they wake up […]

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A Date Night In – *Confetti Date Giveaway*

September 24, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 7 Comments

**UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest, and date on!** Date nights? Of course we have date nights. There’s always Pizza & Wine Friday. You know, unless we have other Friday night plans. (Like we have for the past month and a half straight.) And every now and then we watch […]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 115

August 12, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

The tooth fairy, wedding bells, singing, dancing — yes, it was a magical week around here. Which explains why I’m a bit late with this post. (I’m just hoping there’s no video out there to back me up…) Lesson #1: Deciding to ditch the rash guards with a couple months of summer tan lines firmly […]

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Pizza & Wine Friday: Stacked Wines

November 9, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Between the chill in the air and the short days, getting cozy on the couch with some pizza and a bottle of wine sounds just about as good as a Friday night gets. Yes, it’s been awhile, but Pizza & Wine Friday is back. And honestly, Stacked Wines is that thank for that. I’m embarrassed […]

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Pizza & Wine Friday: A One-Two Punch

May 11, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 3 Comments

Applewood or Amicis? Red or white? DVR or On Demand? Oh Friday nights, how I love the stressful decision making you force upon me. This Week’s Spotlight: Echelon 2010 Red Blend & Echelon 2010 Chardonnay (California) Last week, I got to answer red and white. (Well one on Friday, the other on Saturday.) The Echelon […]

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