As a mom, books have helped me teach a child about a favorite subject….quiet down a rambunctious toddler before naptime…take some downtime for myself…help my children do their homework… Books will always be an integral part of my parenting, marriage,…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
The Key to Middle School Success and a Giveaway
My tween was a bag of nerves before she stated middle school. She had watched her older sister go to 6th grade. She knew the ropes. We had visited the middle school many times. But, she was nervous… It did…
Movies Bring Our Family Together: Air Bud Golden Receiver Giveaway
There was a time when I could grab a DVD from the rack. Pop it in the car DVD player. Hit play and drive. All three of my children loved the same movie…Finding Nemo, Spy Kids 2, or any Disney…
I’m a Cheap Date…in a Good Way
Movies? Date night? Dinner? These terms are vaguely familiar to me. In years past, my husband and I went to so many movies per year.Now, not so much… In pre-kids days, we were free to go out at the drop…
When the Cell Phone Is a Lifesaver: Verizon Palm Pre Plus
What is that expression? “The best laid plans may not always work.” Yeah, that’s the one. Saturday’s plan seemed doable. I could foresee a problem or two, but I had a bunch of contingency plans. I was sure I could…
Great Day!
The greatness of today by the bullets… After yesterday’s high of the teen’s volleyball team placing third AND the tween’s team winning the gold medal, we all slept soundly. In fact the tween was asleep almost before her head hit…
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Handy Manny Big Race — Saturday, March 20 at 7 p.m. on Disney Channel
My son loves Handy Manny. Disney has been a source of great entertainment for all my kids when they were in preschool. My oldest was a lover of Little Mermaid. The middle daughter was in love with Bear and the…
Curious George 2: George Is At It Again!
I am on a roll today. I’m all Curious George all the time. But, can you blame me? He is the cutest monkey ever seen. So say my kids and I agree. We had a chance to review an advance…
I Can Find My Verizon Palm Plus Phone in a Haystack
I was searching for my phone the way I usually do: Check bag. I use a canvas tote bag as a purse. It was my swag bag from the NYC Blogger Brunch. My bag holds my wallet, Coupon Caddy, various…
