Amy Williams, Author for Moms Who Think

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Amy is a freelance writer and former educator who believes in the life-giving power of the written word. As an English major and mother of two children, she has been writing about parenting and education for over three years. Her work includes personal essays and informative articles published on several major parenting sites.

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Carbon Steel vs Cast Iron: Which Is the Better Material for Searing?

Published: by Amy Williams

If you’re looking into new cookware, two of the types you may have considered are carbon steel and cast iron. […]

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Titanium vs Stainless Steel: Which Is the Better Material for Durability?

Published: by Amy Williams

Whether you’re looking for new tools for your kitchen, or you’re planning a camping trip and want to know what […]

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Titanium vs Cast Iron: Which is the better material for induction cooking?

Published: by Amy Williams

No matter what your experience is in the kitchen, there comes a time when you have to pick out new […]

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Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel: Which Is the Better Material for Cooking Today?

Published: by Amy Williams

There are plenty of different opinions on what type of cookware is the best for everyday use and those who […]

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Glass vs Nonstick: Which Is the Better Material for Oven-Safe Cookware?

Published: by Amy Williams

Whether you’re new to cooking and baking or you’re an expert in the kitchen, there are plenty of options to […]

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The 6 Best Schools In The United States

Published: by Amy Williams

Across the country, there are thousands of public and private schools. While it’s not surprising that many parents have strong […]

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The 10 Best Middle Schools In The United States

Published: by Amy Williams

Middle school can be one of the most challenging times in your child’s life, and choosing the right middle school […]

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The 10 Best High Schools In The United States

Updated: by Amy Williams

High school is a vital part of your child’s education. From the first year when they’re discovering their interests to […]

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The 10 Best Elementary Schools In The United States

Updated: by Amy Williams

When you’re looking for an elementary school for your child, the process can seem overwhelming. There are so many different […]

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The 10 Best Educational Toys For 10-Year-Olds

Published: by Amy Williams

At 10 years old, your child is at an incredibly unique age. While you might not think of them as […]

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The 10 Best Toys For 5 Year Old Boys

Published: by Amy Williams

Reaching the age of 5 is an important milestone, but if you have a 5-year-old boy, you might struggle to […]

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The 10 Best Outdoor Toys For 2 Year Olds

Published: by Amy Williams

While you may know them as the terrible 2’s, your 2-year-old is likely energetic, lovable, and fun. If there’s one […]

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The 10 Best Educational Toys For 8-Year-Olds

Published: by Amy Williams

As a parent, you love watching your kid have fun. Whether they’re playing outdoors, playing with their toys, or playing […]

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The 10 Best Toys For 12 Year Old Boys

Published: by Amy Williams

At 12 years old, your boy is growing up right before your eyes. While the preferences and interests of all […]

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The 10 Best Toys For 1 Year Old Girls

Published: by Amy Williams

Your baby is 1! Being 1-year-old is an exciting time in any child’s life. At 1-year-old, your little one is […]

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The 10 Best Toys For 5 Year Old Girls

Published: by Amy Williams

5-year-old girls are fun, imaginative, and full of energy. If your daughter or niece is turning 5 and you’re looking […]

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The 10 Best Toys For 5 Year Olds

Published: by Amy Williams

While the first few years of your child’s life can feel like the most difficult, they also go by in […]

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The 10 Best Toys For 9-Year-Olds

Published: by Amy Williams

As hard as it is to believe, your 9-year-old is growing up and entering their pre-teen years. They certainly still […]

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Black Mold vs Mildew

Black Mold vs. Mildew: How to Spot the Differences & Clean Each

Published: by Amy Williams

When it comes to issues you’d like to avoid in your home, mold often makes the top of the list. […]

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A young girl is seated on a rug center frame the rug is striped with one large white stripe followed by an orangey brown stripe that is not as wide, and then a pink stripe followed by another orangey brown stripe. The pink stripe is a little bit wider than the orangey brown stripes but only about half as wide as the white stripe. The orangey brown stripes are about 1/3 the size of the white stripes. The pattern repeats four times on the small rug. The rug is on carpet that is tan and wheat colored. The young girl is looking down her focus is on her hands which are dropping some colorful manipulatives onto the small rug. They are red yellow blue and green. They are about the size of a quarter, but they are not round. The little girl has on a long sleeve gray shirt with white lace running the length of both sleeves. She is wearing indigo denim jeans. The little girl is the focus of the picture although there are other people in the frame they are out of focus. There are also other rugs visible in the frame. One behind the girl is striped with light blue and green with the light blue stripes being larger than the green ones. A woman with long blonde hair is partially visible on the right side of the frame.

The 7 Best Educational Toys For 3 Year Olds

Published: by Amy Williams

Toddlerhood is certainly full of surprises and at 3-years-old, it may feel like your child is learning something new every […]

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The 7 Best Outdoor Toys For 8-Year-Olds

Published: by Amy Williams

Whether you’re getting ready for the beginning of a school year or preparing for a break, it’s important to find […]

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Coriander vs Cilantro

Coriander vs. Cilantro: 3 Key Differences & Full Nutrition and Health Comparison

Updated: by Amy Williams

Across the world, there are many varying opinions on cilantro. Or rather, some people love it, and some people think […]

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Supper vs Dinner

Supper vs. Dinner: Are They Different & Which States Use Each

Updated: by Amy Williams

While dinner may be a word most people recognize as the largest meal of the day, it’s not the only […]

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Sorbet vs Sherbet

Sorbet vs. Sherbet: Which is Healthier & 3 Important Differences

Updated: by Amy Williams

There’s nothing quite like a frozen treat to enjoy, especially on warm days. If you’re looking for the perfect frozen […]

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