All I can say is I’ve survived toddler dining out with three children and here to tell about it. My tips: Don’t bring food from home. With my first I brought an insulated lunch box full of food for her.…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Is a Hotel a Home?
Home means something different for everyone. Is home a house you have lived in since you were a newborn newly brought home from the hospital? Or, is home the place you lived for a short while. Can a home be…
A Reliable Mr. Linky
Saturday I wrote that my son and I saw Milkshake the Band in concert. A truly great show for kids. Good music, glorious weather, and a super enthusiastic band of musicians. As the concert closed up, my son and I…
Milkshake Band in Concert!
Mikel signs the CD! Lisa! Milkshake was awesome. We arrived late after an early snafu of leaving the battery for the camera at home. Battery retrieved and we were on our way. The concert was set up outside the Westview…
Musings on Mom Friends
I’ve been a mom for 13 years. My approach to friending/friendship with moms has evolved over the years. My workstatus is a huge factor. As a WAHM from 1996 through 2002 I maintained a close friendship with two people I worked…
PBS to the Rescue, Again!
With the kid in school for the whole day, I’m missing the Sesame Street/PBS action. I’m a long-time watcher…started around age 4 when my family moved to America. Three channels — totally precable — black and white TV, even. PBS…
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, the Old Man…
Thunder. Wind. Rain about to start. Dark. Hoping kids stay asleep. Praying that power does not go out. Not looking forward to being without power. Have I mentioned that we have well water…no power…no toilet…no shower…no water to wash hands……
Clorox Green Works: Giveaway
Hey folks! Welcome to the first giveaway on my new blog! The first of many more to come — judging by the stack on my dining room table, not that I’m procrastinating or anything. No, not me! A week or…
If It’s Saturday It Must Be Volleyball!
Over Memorial Weekend we made our now annual trip to Penn State. For the previous two years, my husband drove our oldest to play at the 3-day tournament while I stayed home with the younger two. So technically this was…
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
A while ago I hosted a giveaway for Romano’s Macaroni Grill gift baskets. I have three of them to giveaway. I’m finally contacting the winners. In the meantime, if you would like more information about the Romano’s Macaroni Grill meals or to…
