My oldest daughter attended a preschool that I thought was O.K. Adequate for her needs at the time, but not exceptional. In my area it was hard to find a part-time preschool for a 2-year-old. I had limited options. A…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Holiday Gift Guide: Books — Sam Saboura’s Real Style
I participated in a conference call a few months ago with Sam Saboura from the ABC’s Extreme Makeover. Sam could not have been more informative about how to be a “recessionista” in money conscious times. After about 5 years as…
Holiday Gift Guide — See Mom Run: Side-Splitting Essays from the World’s Most Harried Moms
I don’t know about you, but I live in a perpetual state of motion OR I am fast asleep in a chair/in bed/on the floor. There is no middle ground…I am either working and multitasking and crazed or I am…
What Do I Love More Green Works or Coupons? How About Both!
The facts: I hate laundry and anything associated with washing, drying, folding, and ironing(!) clothes. I love my cluttered, messy, piles in every corner laundry room with a passion. I value “alone” time in my laundry room. I know “alone”…
A Caroling We Will Go, A Caroling…
A funny thing happened on the way to our neighbor’s house… A couple of years ago we were caroling in our neighborhood. Let me set the scene. It is bitterly cold…freezing. We are a group of 8. Two moms. Two…
Winners: Blog Anniversary!
Blog Anniversary Giveaways! [I apologize in advance for not listing the winner’s names — I wanted to get this post up.] Care Bear Tell-Tale Tummie DVD — mailed My Little Pony Twinkle Wish Adventure DVD — mailed Oikos Spa Kit and…
Christmas Can’t Happen Amid Boxes and Bags
It’s that time of year again where I unpack Christmas decorations. Sort through hooks. Decide which ornaments to put on the tree and which will go on a shelf. Assign kids a task or three. Assemble nativity sets. Decorate the…
I Won and a Chance to Win Airwear Lenses for Your Family
I don’t often post about what I win. I’m thrilled to have won the Twittermoms contest about “Being a Green Mom.” The post was for Essilor Airwear lenses. You can read about my baby steps towards becoming a green mom. Here’s…
Teens and Other Drivers: Take the Buzzed Driving Pledge!
None of my children are of driving age…YET. I don’t need to worry about handing the car keys to a teen who may or may not be heading to a party where alcohol may or may not be served. I…
Review & Giveaway: BJ’s and General Mills
I joined a membership warehouse back in the late 80s…before I got married. I didn’t join Costco or Sam’s or BJ’s. I joined Pace Membership Warehouse at the Laurel, MD, location. Same membership card with excellent savings. Same warehouse with long…
