I wondered how we would do it. You know… Try to get 5 people up and dressed and out the door to a fun family event on the day after Christmas Day. We are one of those families who can…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Think Confident, Be Confident by Leslie Sokol and Marci Fox
If you think you are confident, you will be confident. This sounds so obvious, doesn’t it? But, why do we, as moms, have so many doubts about our selves, our work style, our parenting, and our interactions with friends? In…
All About Me by Musings from Me
All About Me… I’m English — although at this point I have been in the U.S. for more than half of my life. I’m a proud U.S. citizen. My nomadic childhood of living in 8 houses in 3 countries while attending 7…
Change Is Chancy
I am a creature of habit. Change to me can be unappealing. Kids have a hard time w change. Some grow out of the rigidity of childhood decisionmaking. Others never leave behind the fear of change I try to work…
Change Is Chancy
I am a creature of habit. Change to me can be unappealing. Kids have a hard time w change. Some grow out of the rigidity of childhood decisionmaking. Others never leave behind the fear of change I try to work…
Musings from Me: All About Us
I’m a blogging mom with three kids: a kid, a preteen, and a teen. My preteen/tween is 11. My teen is 13. My youngest is 6. The husband is a teacher/administrator. We live between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. I was…
Holiday Gift Guide: Books for All!
I always feel disappointed when I don’t read a book in time for Book Club. I’m in two books clubs right now: a real-life Book Club and the SVMomsBookClub. The real life Book Club and I are not getting along well.…
Holiday Gift Guide: Peter Walsh’s It’s All Too Much
I participated in an online webinar over the summer with Peter Walsh. Many great back-to-school organizational tips. In this house, we could use all the organizational help we can get. In my quest to make my house a “clutter-free zone” rather…
Review & Giveaway: Where Would We Be Without Hellmann’s?
When I stepped foot in the dining hall at college for the first meals of my freshman year, I was astonished by two things: the size of the portions and the array of condiments. At home in England, we used…
Giveaway: Joanie Leeds CD — City Kids
California Olive Ranch — Everyday California EVOO From the website: We press our olives within hours of harvest to seal in our distinctive fresh taste. Order your bottle today and enjoy the difference that fresh extra virgin olive oil makes…
