Photo: On the last day, with @CraftyMamaof4 and @PlusSizeMommy on the last day of TypeAMom ’09. TypeAMom is special to me. TypeAMom was the first site where I applied for a job. It was a writing position. I was an…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Splenda Is Splendid
I have been a watcher of what I eat since I don’t know when. High school? College? First years of working after college? Newlywed? After first baby? Second baby? Third baby? So, I have been watching what I eat for…
I’m Joining the 5MinutesforMom Ultimate Blog Party 2010!
I’m so annoyed with myself! I almost missed the 5 Minutes for Mom 2010 Ultimate Blog Party. I saw a tweet about it. Of course I did! I’m always on twitter. But, I never wrote a post. I participated last…
Want to Find a Hotel That Works for You?
If you are traveling to a city by yourself or with kids, you need to know that you have booked in to the right hotel. There is nothing worse than checking in to a hotel that has seen better days.…
Want to Know How I Roll? Read on…
I live, work, and raise my family in the D.C. Metro area. As a 20-year plus resident of the D.C. Metro area, I have visited Washington, D.C., hotels, restaurants, and sites many times with family, friends, and out-of-town guests. I…
Casting Call for TLC’s Home Made Simple
Are you or someone you know a candidate for TLC’s exciting home show, “Home Made Simple”! The show is looking for married couples who own their own house and would like for our chef, decorator, and handyman to spruce up…
Go See Date Night on Date Night
Date Night?? Ever heard of it? In the dark and distant parts of my memory banks, I can vaguely recall going out on a date night. Nowadays with three kids in school, homework, two kids on travel volleyball teams, one…
Alvin and the Chipminks: The Squeakquel
My kid and tween saw Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel at the movie theater. I was not with them…my husband was. I took the teen shopping for presents for her friends at school. When my teen and I picked…
Wanchai Ferry: Giveaway
My children are not adventurous eaters. We live far enough away from a big metropolis that we are not able to expose the children to a variety of food types. Truth be told I am not an adventurous eater, either.…
Winners…Finally Picking More Winners!
I tweeted with a friend today about keeping track. She keeps track of when she does reviews. I NEED to keep track of when giveaways end. Most of the time I run the giveaway. Once the giveaway ends, I choose…