Sometimes simpler is better. In years past the Kindergarten classes have visited the zoo. I’ll let that idea sit for a minute. I’ll wait. Ready? The zoo. 70-80 kindergartners. 3 teachers. 2 aides. About 1 parent per every two children…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Got Inertia?
Inertia? Inertia would be sitting at the computer desk at 8:34 a.m. when I know I should be showering to be able to get to school for a 9:15 field trip. Inertia would be knowing that any minute my husband…
A Man of Few Words
My husband does not say much. But when he does — Listen! At 3 p.m. I was in a fog of kids flying in from school, backpacks tossed to ground, wondering what to make for dinner, and pondering how in…
Musings on Disney
A friend posted about needing tips for a trip to Disney. I left an encyclopedia for a comment… Sneaker and socks for all — lots of walking. Fast Pass — when you arrive at the park go immediately to the…
Mamapedia!
*Thank you to New Baby for donating this VADO camera from Creative Labs to our fun event. Please check out New Baby and consider adding your own vlog!Last weekend we had the opportunity to meet a wonderful new parenting advice…
Musings on Baby Gadgets: What Works and What Does Not
Gadgets that work Crib — Invest in a decent crib. Our crib lasted through 3 kids. We did not buy a crib that could convert in to a bed, instead we bought a regular twin bed when the time came…
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Restaurant Favorites: Giveaway
I may have mentioned that I am a lousy cook. I burn rice. I burn garlic bread. I regularly lose track of what I am doing and..you guessed it…burn something. Cooking from scratch is problematic for me since I have…
Musings on Mother’s Day!
Sporty Daughter Adventure Boy Crafty Daughter So, it’s Mother’s Day. As I lay scrunched up under the covers, I could feel the soft blanket up by my neck. Nothing was exposed except my head. The fan whirred overhead. Not too…
In Praise of Mom: Dr. Laura
I must admit that when I entered the giveaway for tickets to see Dr. Laura’s “In Praise of the Stay-at-Home Mom” I wasn’t sure what to expect. Thanks to Momfluence for the enlightening evening! I have listened to Dr. Laura’s…
Winner, Winner…
And we have a winner! Several winners in fact! Lucky number 8 won the We Can! $10 Subway gift card and box of outdoor toys. Looking forward to hearing back from ms-texas! Just in — heard from winner, will ship…
