I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…my kids are overscheduled. How did this situation happen? Why did I let it happen? Is it too late to do anything about it? The straight answer is that we are in…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
The Ringling Bros. Circus Is Coming to a Town Near You!
I’ve said it before but the circus is my kind of show. A little of everything…music…clowns…acrobats…animals…and good old-fashioned fun! I waited to take my kids to the circus. I would look at flyers for local circuses or traveling troops, but…
The Last Flu Shot Standing
I should have know something was up… We arrived at the doctor EARLY for our appointment and saw a doctor IMMEDIATELY. Now as you know I tend to be a procrastinator and doctors tend to keep me waiting even when I…
Sneaking Veggies In
My kid, preteen, and teen are a little old for me to “get away” (insert air quotes) adding fruit and vegetables to their food. I’m a meanie and I make them actually eat their F&V. Back in the day we…
Winners!
I got a little behind in picking winners for giveaways. I promise I will do better next time! Winners are as follows: Wendy’s Gift Card — winner has been notified @blindsdotcom Target Gift card — winner has been notified Stop…
Middle School Meetings
I wrote about one type of middle school meeting here. Back-to-school night is one type of meeting, but what are other meetings? This school year I have attended 6th grade orientation held before school started. Back-t0-school night at two schools. A PTA…
$25 Target Gift Card (Giveaway)
Want to win a $25 gift card from Target? The card is courtesy of my sponsor for #typeamom – @blindsdotcom www.blinds.com Think of what you could spend with $25. My eyes are getting glazing over with the possibilities. For me, I…
Blinds.com: Raising the Bar for Blind Safety
As a new mom I was hyper concerned with safety. Danger lurked around every corner for my baby. I sterilized bottles and pacifiers. I kept medications out of reach. I safety-proofed the house top and bottom. I thought I was…
FIOS, Press Conference, Volleyball
Not just an average day over here. Oh no, we took the plunge and are going to FIOS. After much debate…wringing of hands…worrying about money…we are switching to FIOS. The mountains of flyers and reminders to switch to FIOS and the…
Do One Nice Thing: A Silicon Valley Moms Book Selection
As I sit pondering this month’s book selection for the Silicon Valley Moms Book Group, I can’t help, but notice the ambulance with flashing lights in my neighbor’s driveway. The book, Do One Nice Thing: Little Things You Can Do to Make the…
