To say that my family is switched on to media would be an understatement. Five years ago we had a home computer, a satellite dish because we have poor local TV, and a regular old cell phone. That was it.…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Who Is Simon Miller? [Review]
Just found out that “Who Is Simon Miller?” will be out on DVD soon. Great family movie from Walmart and P&G. #seizingfamilytime You wonder sometimes don’t you? The vagueness. The unanswered questions. The notion of something not quite right about…
Achieving Balance Naturally
I’m 46…I think. I tend not to think about my age. I do dwell on the passage of time, but not much. I get wrapped up in the fact that my oldest will go to college in a few short…
Sharing Is Caring at @MomSpark’s #BlogHer Forum
If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll know I tweet. A lot. It’s what I do. I have made a science — at least in my own mind — of keeping my tweets pithy, on point, concise, and informative. All…
Test Driving Is Not Just for Kids
In our home, there is a pecking order. A system if you will. It all begins with the package. It actually begins before the package with the UPS or FedEx trucks. My kids spot the truck. They must have ESP…
Memories in Print
I don’t have time to post, but I wanted to embed the code for the Shutterfly.com I made for my mother as a belated birthday gift. Click here to view this photo book larger I know she will love it!
A Taste of Home
The roar of the crowd. The sea of red. The beer….oh my goodness the smelll of the beer. I was a tween when I was taken to Manchester United. I had my red woolly scarf. I don’t remember eating food…
Don’t Suffer in Silence…Get Help
I hated the feeling of being caught off guard. Still hate it. Twice when I had heavy bleeding I was at school…high school. You don’t want to stand out in high school…ever! But, there I was…stuck at school and totally…
Trip Planning Is Hard for Me
Is Trip Planning Hard for You? I seize family time any way I can. I seize family time every dinner — movie — game — trip at a time. With a kid, a preteen, and a teen, the sand of…
Catching up with Top Chef Richard Blais
A few months ago, I caught up with Richard Blais — the winner of Top Chef: All Stars. On a stop on his road trip with his family, he took time to talk to me. He’s a great guy! Anyway,…
