Amy Heinz

Amy Heinz is the mom next door. She’s been using her words to build worldwide brands, tame her three children (and husband), and make other moms feel better about themselves for more years than she can count. (And to think, she used to be good at math.) Her personal blog, UsingOurWords.com, is filled with lessons she’s learned (usually the hard way), laughs she’s enjoyed (mostly at her own expense), and tears she’s shed (this mama’s got heart). You can find Amy on Yahoo! Shine as a Parenting Guru (insert laugh here) and, now, right here on Disney Baby.

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Pink's Birthday Wish: To Become Rapunzel

Posted by Amy Heinz on Apr 30, 5:19pm

Oh dear. Rumor has it my baby (baby, I tell you!) is about to turn two. While she’s got a wide variety of interests thanks to her big brothers, she’s definitely got a little princess brewing in her. The other day when I said it was time to get dressed, she said, “Pretty! I want pretty!”

As I think of all the things I should get her for her birthday, I can’t help but think this Rapunzel bodysuit would have her spinning in circles of pure joy.

What do you think? Should I indulge her? I mean, really, is that even a question?

Where's Bambi?

Posted by Amy Heinz on Apr 30, 2:00pm

My little girl is getting pretty good at playing on her own. I mean, she is almost 2. (Yikes!) And we all know two-year olds are pretty much all grown up. Or so they think. Lately I’ve been getting a kick out of where “Pink’s” little Bambi friend is showing up. Do you spy the sweet little love in these pictures?

Moms Working For You: Versatile Maternity Style from Fourth Love

Posted by Amy Heinz on Apr 26, 10:00am

Finding a job that’s flexible and allows for quality family time can be as challenging as finding great maternity clothes. Well, Susan of Fourth Love has found a solution to both. This mom of two decided to leave the world of advertising to start her own beautiful maternity line. I’m happy to be featuring her in my series celebrating mompreneurs who are doing great work for new and expectant moms.

Acting Her Age

Posted by Amy Heinz on Apr 25, 10:00am

Oh, the exciting vocabulary of a budding toddler. My little one is definitely figuring out exactly how to say exactly how she feels. (Whether I like it or not.) Now that she’s just weeks away from turning two, her vocabulary is bursting with new words.

Frankly, I’ve been pretty proud of “Pink”. I might (might) even prompt her in public in the hopes that she’ll impress others as much as she impresses me.

Baby Lounging, Disney Style

Posted by Amy Heinz on Apr 22, 6:30pm

If you ask me, the one must-have piece of baby equipment (besides diapers, of course) is a bouncy seat. That little piece of heaven is the next best thing to mama’s arms. Because, let’s face it, mama’s arms are busy ones. And though they might wish they were holding Baby all day long, that’s just not very realistic.

Marry a must-have with Disney style, and well, you’ve got a win-win. Seriously, the folks at Disney are all about bringing characters to life and these bouncers are the perfect example.