Author: Jill Berry

Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.

Commuting by the Numbers

I was in the rat race. I’m still a worker bee now, but back then I was not only working but commuting over an hour to work. About 10 years ago, my commute took up two precious hours of my…

Prepping for the Big Day

How many years have I… hustled kids off to bed run around harem scarem searching panicked about not finding a carrot waited until the last minute to gather treats panicked wondering where the Easter baskets/Christmas stockings are Answer: Every year!…

I Need This Hat

We have: 3 DVD players Racks of DVDs FIOS Netflix And still can’t find anything on to watch. Or more to the point. We can all find something that we want to watch alone… The Kid wants to watch Adventure…

Stumped on a Holiday Gift?

A guest post by Tanya Tashjian It’s always difficult to think of something nice to get your parents or relatives for Easter (or Passover). Gift Baskets are the perfect thing! Gourmet Gift Baskets have Easter baskets filled with chocolate bunnies,…

It Was a Puddle and a Big One, Too #cloroxlounge

It was an ordinary day. No preschool to rush to. A lazy day where I stayed in sweats. The baby hung out in her swing or bouncy seat or on her mat. I alternated between playing with my toddler and…