Gadgets that work Crib — Invest in a decent crib. Our crib lasted through 3 kids. We did not buy a crib that could convert in to a bed, instead we bought a regular twin bed when the time came…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Restaurant Favorites: Giveaway
I may have mentioned that I am a lousy cook. I burn rice. I burn garlic bread. I regularly lose track of what I am doing and..you guessed it…burn something. Cooking from scratch is problematic for me since I have…
Musings on Mother’s Day!
Sporty Daughter Adventure Boy Crafty Daughter So, it’s Mother’s Day. As I lay scrunched up under the covers, I could feel the soft blanket up by my neck. Nothing was exposed except my head. The fan whirred overhead. Not too…
In Praise of Mom: Dr. Laura
I must admit that when I entered the giveaway for tickets to see Dr. Laura’s “In Praise of the Stay-at-Home Mom” I wasn’t sure what to expect. Thanks to Momfluence for the enlightening evening! I have listened to Dr. Laura’s…
Winner, Winner…
And we have a winner! Several winners in fact! Lucky number 8 won the We Can! $10 Subway gift card and box of outdoor toys. Looking forward to hearing back from ms-texas! Just in — heard from winner, will ship…
Moo-re Skinny Cow, Mom!
Skinny Cow is a fixture in our freezer. Not that it lasts. It’s a fixture for a brief moment until someone discovers the box and wham…the Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches are gone. I know who the major culprit is…you…
Speak Now for Kids
I was asked to join a Blogger Advisory council for Speak_Now_for_Kids by Resourceful Mommy Media, LLC. I did not have to be asked twice once I found out that 11 percent of children in the United States are not insured.…
Cool Websites for Teens and Mother’s Day Giveaway for Oliver’s Labels
I found an outstanding resource this week. I saw this list of “parenting your teen” websites on https://connectwithyourteens.blogspot.com/ Go to website for complete list. 1. The Teen Coach Blog2. Parent Empowerment3. Radical Parenting4. Parent-Teen.com5. Parenting Teens Online6. Parenting My Teen7.…
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words (or something like that)
I read a post over at From_Dates_to_Diapers on the proliferation of huge blogging events for moms — #hanescomfortcrew #magicalmoms. BlogHer will be a sea of mommybloggers who are there with corporate sponsorship, as well. Christine responded to questions about why…
Kindergarteners Want to Stay Home
So, I’m feeling a little more guilty these days. Well, more guilty than usual about the time my son spends in the car driving from one activity to the next. Last year as a preschooler he loved a ride in…
