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Moms Who Mean Business: Moms Making Learning Fun

December 8, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

Not only do I love celebrating mom-owned businesses, I love when people come up with simple, innovative ways to make time with my kids more fun and engaging. Each of the following businesses is doing just that. Please join me in spreading the word about these innovative small businesses that are the brainchild of moms […]

Filed Under: featured, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: apps, education, emotional development, learning, lessons, mom-owned business, Moms Who Mean Business, play, teaching, working mom

At the End of the Day

November 12, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

Here I sit, with my to-do list staring me down, taunting me. Reminding me that things aren’t getting checked off fast enough—or at all, for that matter. As if that’s not bad enough, it’s glaringly obvious that I’ve overlooked adding some rather important things to said list. If only I could remember what they were…

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings, Popular Tagged With: organization, priorities, working mom

15 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 139

April 20, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

The past week or two or three — who’s counting? — I’ve been on a wild ride (or twelve). Through all the ups and downs, I like to think I’ve made the transition from churros for breakfast to Cadbury minis for breakfast quite gracefully. Spring break really does rock! But alas, all good things must […]

Filed Under: Everyday Lessons Tagged With: candy, Disneyland, Easter, lessons, potty training, siblings, working mom

A Cup of Soul

April 7, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 9 Comments

Today I walked up to the counter, a sincere smile on my face and enthusiasm behind my voice. “Hey there.” When you’ve frequent the place for years, you can be casual like that, you know? “Do you have any more of those egg white sandwiches?”

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: Starbucks, words, working mom, writer, writing

An *Exclusive* Invitation to Promote Me

March 27, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

Dear [family friendly brand], I saw your product once and couldn’t help but fall in love with it. I can tell you had families just like mine in mind when you created it. Kudos — for the brand you’ve built and the social influence you’ve gained in doing so. Since you love kids and moms […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: blogger, blogging, partnership, working mom

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