I can be an ostrich. I can bury my head under the sand. Sing La La La when confronted with a situation that makes me uncomfortable. But I’m an adult. I can’t avoid unpleasant conversations with issues that affect my…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
#MarvelUniverseLive Comes to #DC
Finding a movie for all five of us to watch as a family used to be so easy. I would pick a Disney movie or another animated movie and everyone would be happy. Once my oldest turned 12 or so,…
College Days: Two Weeks In
Two weeks. Fourteen days. That’s how long it is since I saw my daughter last. Dropping her off at college seems like months ago. It’s not that the house is quieter without her. She’s a very quiet person. But even…
Is It a Bird? Is It a Plane? No! It’s the Superman Hall of Heroes! #EverydayHeroes
Growing up I saw very few movies. My town had a one-screen movie theater that was used only 50% of the time. The other 50% it was a theater for traveling or local theater productions. When a movie played, it…
I Spy With My Little Eye…a Quick Dinner Option for Summer Nights #familydinner #familygamenight
Even in the most ideal and favorable circumstances, cooking dinner is not my favorite activity. During the school year, I cobble together reasonably decent meals for my family. Come summer all bets are off. My school administrator husband steps up…
Experiencing WWE Raw for the First Time #WWEMoms #RAW #DC
This past Monday I stepped out of my comfort zone. Waaayyyy out of my comfort zone. Want to know what I did? You won’t believe it if I tell you. My friends certainly did not believe it even when they…
Wordless Wednesday: Do We Need To Buy a Ticket for Yoda? #DisneySMMoms
Disclosure: I was invited to attend the DSMM Celebration. I paid my own conference fees and received gifts during the conference. All opinions, experiences, and thoughts are my own.
Wordless Wednesday: Blogging Friends Are the Best! #DisneySMMoms
Disclosure: I was invited to attend the DSMM Celebration. I paid my own conference fees and received gifts during the conference. All opinions, experiences, and thoughts are my own.
To Zip the Coat Or Not? Letting Kids Fail and Grow #greatschools
Disclosure: I was compensated for writing this post. I’ve done it. I’m sure you’ve done it too. As parents, we’ve all done it at one time or another. Scene: Your home. Your child struggles zipping his coat. You see your…
How To Do Laundry
I’m disorganized. I identify more with clutterers and hoarders than neatniks and Harriet Homemakers, but I love a clean room. BUT don’t love cleaning. AT. ALL. A room piled to the rafters with stuff gives me anxiety. I get twitchy when…
