My family has had a checkered past with electronic appliances and gadgets. After months of pestering, my dad finally agreed to get a VCR — I was about 14 and ecstatic. My dad didn’t choose a Sony Betamax or a…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
How Did I End up at a U.S. College, Anyway?
So, I’m now in Maryland…a naturalized U.S. citizen…but how did I get to America from the place of my birth…Manchester, England. In 1982 I was convinced that I would attend college in America. My parents had other ideas. My family…
National Mom’s Nite Out
So, do you get out regularly with your fellow mom friends? Happy Hour? Mom’s Night Out? Book Club? I used to get out once or twice a month with my Mommy friends when my oldest was a baby. Coffee at…
Mom-o-matic: I Want One, Now!
People — I need the Mom-o-Matic! I say the same thing over and over again each day. I’m a walking repeat-o-matic. I’m a broken CD. Can you imagine not having to say the following phrases each day? Pick up your…
Momaroo — Odd Socks
I mused about odd socks over at Momaroo.
BzzAgent: Glad Sense & Spray Automatic Spray
When I joined my first BzzAgent campaign, I really had no idea what to expect. My thoughts ranged from what exactly is a BzzAgent to what am I supposed to Bzz about. The BzzAgent folks sent me the Glade_Sense_&_Spray to…
Take Your Daughter to Work Day
Coach Dad is a stickler for a myriad of things. He likes things just so. To him there is his way or the high way. Take Your Daughter/Son/Child/Offspring is a major pet peeve for him. “Peeve” is not the right…
Packing a Lunch for Earth Day or Channelling Ma Ingalls
Some kids carry Monkey lunchboxes. Some kids are more in to Speed Racer. So, my children’s elementary school went all out for Earth Day. Parade, showing of Wall-E, and a waste-free lunch. I’d almost forgotten about the waste-free part when…
Baskin Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night…Be There!
Visit your local Baskin Robbins on Wednesday, April 29th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
All in a Mom’s Day
Hi, this is Jill. I’m away from my desk right now. At the tone leave a message. Beep! I left my house at 10:45, came home briefly at 3:30, left again at 3:50, came home at 4:50, left again at…
