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…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
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…
I Can See the End of the School Year From Here [hand on forehead]
It’s that time of year again when we count down what is done in terms of the school year. In the DONE column School-year swim team 13s Volleyball 12 and under Volleyball Family Religious Program 5th Grade Chorus Concert 5th…
Love WordPress!
Can I just say how much I love WordPress? My very good friend Mariana — @ohmariana — set me up with WordPress. That sentence is very much an understatement. Mariana did more than set me up — she helped me…
Step2 Play Up Gym: Recall
I look forward to reading the recall e-mails from the www.cpsc.gov — the Consumer Product Safety Commission. I know this sounds odd, but I WANT to know if a toy or household product or article of clothing is dangerous. Once…
