When children are young, taking photos is relatively easy. Most children will smile naturally when asked to by the photographer. Once the tween/teen years hit, many children become self-conscious about having their photos taken. A good photographer can put your…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Kraftmaid: Define Your Style
In our house the kitchen is the hub of all family activities. It is not huge. It certainly has architectural issues. For instance I cannot open the fridge door all the way. But, it is our meeting spot for homework.…
“Get it done” v. “Make it fun”: Cooking for Your Family
I’m not what you would call a “domestic goddess.” My house is not spotless. My kids always have clean cloths, but…just not the clothes they want to wear. “Put the shirt on…it looks fine! is a common statement from me…
Ford’s Theatre: History in Action
“Seeing D.C. for the fresh eyes.” — this sums up my new task of blogging about D.C. sightseeing hot spots for Oyster.com. I am seeing all of them with fresh eyes. Looking at the venue with an eye for how…
My Night @FordsTheatre
Sabrina is full of life. Wet Wednesdays are humdrum in our house. Dinner. Homework. Music practice. Reading. Math facts. Sports practices. Blah. Kids. Blah. Kids. Blah. Except that every so often I get a chance to do something very grownup…
I’m one of #TheFamilyDish Ambassadors and a #Giveaway
A few months ago I was asked to be an ambassador for Unilever’s food line. I must admit that if you had asked what foods Unilever makes I would have given you a blank stare. I thought Unilever manufactured cleansing…
Kids Through Teens: Maryland Science Center Has It All
I blog about finding activities that a kid, a preteen, and a teen will enjoy. It’s a tall order. Some days it is impossible. Other days it is easy as pie to find an activity fun for all. In the…
Is It Too Late for a #BacktoSchool Post?
How can it be October? I haven’t written my back-to-school post yet! In all the mayhem and confusion of back-to-school, my post got sidelined. Back-to-school was a welcome return to our daily routine. Our back-to-school was made easier because of……
My Love of Books #BlogHer
Books make my day. Books force me to take time for myself. Books are a refuge from the craziness. Some days I need a way to escape. I used to escape in to the internetI found the Scholastic event to…
Online Education Is the Way to Go for Teachers
It is easy to put off education. I’m too busy. I don’t have the time. I need more money. These are valid points. But, the fact of the matter is that education is important. A college degree can help your…
