I never had any traditions when my children started preschool. I was too busy dealing with cranky babies, non-napping toddlers, and a busy work schedule to do more than give my children a hug on the first day of school.…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
The Newseum: Educational for Children — All Ages
As a long-time resident of the D.C. area, I am enjoying writing about my local tourist attractions for Oyster Locals Blog. Come check out what I am up to. Any D.C. sights you would like me to write about…let me…
Make Crest Part of Your Daily Routine
After using Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse for a month, I have two thoughts… I love the taste and feel as I rub my tongueover my teeth. I need to buy another bottle of Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse as my husband…
Question: Can I Call Myself a MommyBlogger if My Last 10 Posts Are Product Reviews???
Can I Call Myself a MommyBlogger if My Last 10 Posts Are Product Reviews??? If a random reader happened upon my blog. That reader might wonder if I have kids or a husband. I get in to ruts where all…
My Take on “Life As We Know It”
I was invited to a screening of Life As We Know It. I intended to bring a friend, but weeknights are tricky with kids’ activities. I managed to work out my schedule to get to the screening. The two friends…
My Go-to Lunch for Rushed Mornings
Our weekly lunch menu is as follows: If kids are home, I cook. On days off school and weekends, my older kids often make their own lunches. If kids are at school, I pack their lunches 4 out of 5…
Don’t Buy Junky Toys…Buy Classics
As a mom-to-be, I spent hours, days, and months searching for the perfect baby equipment form my baby. I am a fossil so all my searching was done by actually driving to stores, walking up and down the aisles, and…
Kids Love Science…in Any Form
Science is a hit in our house. My children love doing experiments. Any experiments. With children, it doesn’t matter what the experiment is. It matters that the child is able to take an active role with the assistance on mom,…
I Joined @MomSpark Media. Did You?
At #TypeAMom 09 there was one person I had to meet. I was a new blogger. I decided to travel to Asheville, NC, at the last possible second. I found a roommate and a couple of travel buddies. I got…
Transitioning Your Toddler to a Big Kid Bed
Transitioning a toddler to a big kid bed can be challenging to parents and child. I know it was for our family. My toddler fought tooth and nail to get her crib back. The toddler may not be ready to…
