My childhood was nomadic. No, really. I am not exaggerating when I say that I moved around a lot. I lived in England, America, and Italy. A few years in each country. We were continually moving back and forth across…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I am a Shop Your Way blogger and all opinions are my own. Do you remember when mail took FOREVER to arrive? You would mail a package. Tell the recipient to be on the…
Old Neighborhood? New Community? Where Should You Buy?
My children’s idea of compromise is easy. If they both have their hearts set on playing with a toy, they will both agree, after some hemming and hawing, to take turns with a toy. One child will play with a…
Three Reasons to Buy a House Over a Condo
The first time I heard the word “condo” was in the 80s. I was a teen. My family had planned to meet up with their English friends in Florida one summer. My family had emigrated to America from England for…
Growing up in England v. Growing up in America #EnglishMemories
I grew up in England and America, and even Italy for a short while. When I’m talking to someone about my childhood, I often base my answers on what I did in one country. You would think that my childhood stories…
Warm Your Tootsies with @NaturesSleep Slippers! #Giveaway
Disclosure: I was sent a pair of slippers to facilitate my review. Links are to my ShareASale affiliate account. “Now is the winter of our discontent, made glorious summer by this son of York.” I’m embarrassed to say that I…
A for Effort? Worst Cook in America? Baking Failures?
Have you seen that show? Worst Cooks in America? I saw the show the other night. I could be a contestant on that show. Seriously! Why have I NOT applied to be on that show?? Heck, I could even win…
#ImBornTo Travel the World
Disclosure: I was compensated to write this post. The views expressed in this post are my own. As a child, I traveled. Oh boy, did I travel! My dad was an engineer with much-in-demand skills. Basically, he moved to where…
Spring Gift Guide: Slugterra #DVD
Disclosure: I was sent a DVD to facilitate my review. Links are to my amazon affiliate account. The views expressed in this post are my own. I was talking to my doctor at a checkup. He asked me a question…
Easter Gift Guide: Transformers Prime: Ultimate Bumblebee #DVD
Disclosure: I was sent a DVD to facilitate my review. Links are to my amazon affiliate acccount. The views expressed in this post are my own. Snow days are hard. Am I right? My school district closed for eight days.…