Day #1 was all about watching the snow fall and fall and fall. Late afternoon we ventured out to dig our way out. Blinding sunlight. So glad we all had our ski goggles. Kids played. I shovelled, Husband snow blowed.…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Wordless Wednesday: #snOMG
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My Take Away from Blogging Conferences
My two cents worth on conferences. I have attended 1 conference–the TypeAMom Conference in Asheville, NC. I write for TypeAMom so it was a natural fit. It was my first conference. I was a little overwhelmed. I found it had…
Does a Teen Need a Birthday Party??
Movies theaters cost an arm and a leg. My teen did not want a birthday party this year. I am very relieved. I offered to host a party for her. We talked about a few ideas. Our top three: A…
$100 Smackeroos!
What would I do with an extra $100 if someone handed it to you next month? I would spend the money on my family. Perhaps a dinner out or a movie or something that we could all enjoy together. I…
Worrywart, Yep That’s Me.
I’m a worrier. There I said it. I worry from the moment I wake up until I go to bed. I probably worried when I was a baby…about what I don’t remember, but I am sure I worried! In no…
Birthday Party Ideas for Tweens
Some birthday party ideas that have worked for us: – My tween has an August bday. We held a party for her at the outdoor pool where we are members. Several of the guest were also members. I purchased a guest…
Review: Boys Are Back
I have everyone to spend time with, but no one to do nothing with. What would you do if your spouse died leaving you with a child? What if you were living in Australia, but your family was in England? What if…
#snOMG or #Snopocalyse or #Snomageddon
Whatever way you slice it today will live on as the biggest snow in DC history. …until the next bad snow…maybe. Until that time we can enjoy…or bitterly accept that the snow was extraordinary. The children were on edge toward the…
Watch Time Fly in Style…Giveaway, too!
I wear very little jewelry. Scratch that. I wear no jewelry save my wedding ring and my watch. Over the years, I have been given…by my husband…several necklaces that are lovely. One is even sparkly. But, I am more comfortable…
