Did you know I’m reviewing games and other electronic gadgets for TheOnlineMom?I don’t think of myself as particularly techie. I wouldn’t be much help in rewiring a house or fixing an electronic device. But , I can give you — …
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Posted from the Wilds of 6th Grade Outdoor Education Camp
#Stuckatoutdoored Realizing that I can post from my phone. This could be dangerous! Outdoor ed camp is proving to be not as bad as previously thought. Loving watching my shy daughtteer interact w friends. Poetry…simile charades up next…
Help! My Kids Are Overscheduled!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…my kids are overscheduled. How did this situation happen? Why did I let it happen? Is it too late to do anything about it? The straight answer is that we are in…
The Ringling Bros. Circus Is Coming to a Town Near You!
I’ve said it before but the circus is my kind of show. A little of everything…music…clowns…acrobats…animals…and good old-fashioned fun! I waited to take my kids to the circus. I would look at flyers for local circuses or traveling troops, but…
The Last Flu Shot Standing
I should have know something was up… We arrived at the doctor EARLY for our appointment and saw a doctor IMMEDIATELY. Now as you know I tend to be a procrastinator and doctors tend to keep me waiting even when I…
Sneaking Veggies In
My kid, preteen, and teen are a little old for me to “get away” (insert air quotes) adding fruit and vegetables to their food. I’m a meanie and I make them actually eat their F&V. Back in the day we…
Winners!
I got a little behind in picking winners for giveaways. I promise I will do better next time! Winners are as follows: Wendy’s Gift Card — winner has been notified @blindsdotcom Target Gift card — winner has been notified Stop…
Middle School Meetings
I wrote about one type of middle school meeting here. Back-to-school night is one type of meeting, but what are other meetings? This school year I have attended 6th grade orientation held before school started. Back-t0-school night at two schools. A PTA…
$25 Target Gift Card (Giveaway)
Want to win a $25 gift card from Target? The card is courtesy of my sponsor for #typeamom – @blindsdotcom www.blinds.com Think of what you could spend with $25. My eyes are getting glazing over with the possibilities. For me, I…
Blinds.com: Raising the Bar for Blind Safety
As a new mom I was hyper concerned with safety. Danger lurked around every corner for my baby. I sterilized bottles and pacifiers. I kept medications out of reach. I safety-proofed the house top and bottom. I thought I was…
