I am not, I repeat, I am not a techie. I often use the hashtag #notatechie to describe my trials and tribulations with technology. As a college student DJ, my radio show was called “Technical Difficulties.” Skipped records, locked myself…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Is 16 Years a Long Time?
We’ve been in our house almost 16 years. Still have not painted the master bedroom, one bathroom, living room, and dining room. Builder’s white…I loathe you. The rest of the house has been painted. In fact all three children’s bedrooms…
The Big Event and the Let Down: DC Metro Moms Closes Its Virtual Doors
Life takes over sometime, doesn’t it? You have plans to write a post IMMEDIATELY after returning from an event. You have a window of opportunity but you are too tired. You log on to your computer, but hear the sounds…
A Weighty Issue
I have weight that I have gained…lost…gained…lost…gained…and lost during three pregnancies. I have about 50 pounds to lose. I have lost 15 pounds and counting. My oldest is 14, so my path to weight loss is slow. I’m motivated at times.…
Reflecting on Memorial Day: Tips on Taking Kids to War Memorials in D.C.
It is easy to forget the reason for Memorial Day with cookouts, family gatherings, and kid’s sporting events crowding the calendar. Memorial Day is a day to remember those who served in wars to defend the United States. When we…
Brrrr: Beach Time In Manchester
With summer approaching, thoughts of water, sand, and sun spring to mind. I was born in Manchester. We spent many rainy, windy days bundled in blankets behind windbreaks sipping hot tea at the “seaside” in Southport. My sister and I…
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
I am not an outgoing person. I keep to myself. I don’t like to be the center of attention. Working from home works for me. At my first blogging conference, I knew my roommate, my driving companion, and 5 other…
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I wrote about our homework struggles. While most of the country’s kids are skipping out of school, our county’s kids are “still going and going” — like the Energizer Bunny. I complained about how much time we spend at volleyball…
Reminiscing… I Was a Stranger in a Strange Land
I had a nomadic childhood. I lived in England…America…England…America…England…Italy…and finally America. I came to the U.S. to attend college. For the most part the people I met were kind to me. I must have sounded strange to them with my…
What Age: Cell Phones…ipod…itouch…Nintendo DS? @BitMoms
Cell Phones We let our girls (now 11 and 14) to both get cell phones in 6th grade. Both spend all day at volleyball tournaments 2 weekends a month. Their dad is always with them, but if he had to…
