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Bringing the Bliss Home

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

Lenny and I just spent five days at one of the most luxurious resorts in Cabo. (Read: No kids allowed on the majority of the property). We didn’t consciously plan to escape our reality, it was his company’s club trip. A trip that was hard earned, and a wonderful reward for all of his traveling, […]

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10 Things I’ve Learned in Cabo

February 5, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 13 Comments

Are you sitting? Get ready for this. I’m in Cabo. With Lenny. Without the kids. For five. whole. days. So, as you can imagine, I have a bit of a different perspective this week.

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Moms Who Mean Business: The BlogHer Edition

November 10, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 9 Comments

Back around Mother’s Day, I wrote a post highlighting a bunch of my talented mom friends who also happen to own wonderful businesses geared toward other moms. It was a hit! And since I keep connecting with more talented women, I want to keep introducing them to you. (And if you have a friend/family member/know […]

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Moms Who Mean Business

May 5, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

This Sunday, moms everywhere will be celebrated with breakfast in bed, flowers, homemade cards and lots of love. But today I wanted to celebrate some moms in a different way. I was talking to a couple friends this week and realized that I have some very talented mom friends who run wonderful family-focused businesses. I’ve […]

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The Things You Should Really Avoid When Pregnant

March 8, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Hot tubs, unpasteurized cheese, caffeine, alcohol…these are just a few of the things women are supposed to avoid during pregnancy. Hot tubs are no problem for me. Not a fan. And I’ve discovered most brie is actually pasteurized, so I’m good on that front. Coffee, well, if you’re one of those people giving me the […]

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