I was given a Flip video camera last fall as part of a campaign for Verizon FIOS. My husband took the lead in filming us talking about FIOS. We had to reshoot those scenes quite a few times due to…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
My Take on Blog Conferences…
I posted this over at MomSpark, but wanted to let my readers have a chance to read it, too. Are you a new blogger? Do you aspire to blog for money? Are you interested in attending a conference? Here’s my…
Housekeeping: More Winners and Giveaways!
I have a confession to make… I don’t choose winners as efficiently as I could. Oh, I choose winners for all giveaways, it’s just that there is some timelag. I post the giveaway. Tweet the giveaway. Post another giveaway. Post…
Dog Tired, a Free Code for #Yoursphere, and Giveaways!
Tonight…I am in the thick of homework, clarinet practice, dinner, a quick fast forward through several episodes of American Idol to catch up before tonight’s finale, showers, books, and bedtimes. I am so tired that I cannot see straight. I…
And I Am Spent
It’s 5 p.m. I had a dr. appointment. Grabbed lunch at California Tortilla. Found clothes I can live with at TJ Maxx. And worked. Kids are home. No one has been fed yet. But at least some of my work…
Tween Brings Silly Bands to #Yoursphere — Use Code YSMC-0051 for FREE Access
My tween was at first reluctant to join Yoursphere. She might have been annoyed that I asked her to do something. I am the resident nag. Or, she might have felt that she didn’t want to try Yoursphere since her…
Yoursphere Test Drive Mom: Signing Up #Yoursphere
My tween was reluctant to join Yoursphere.com at first. She felt that I was requiring her to do something. You know in the same way that I require her to do homework…clarinet practice…shower. I’m mean that way. I assured that…
BABW–Build-a-Bear Gift Card Giveaway!!
Dogs. Bears. Cats. Pandas. Horses. Bunnies. Dragons. You name an animal. Build a Bear probably has it! I know because we have a collection of BABW furry friends strewn around our house. BABW furry friends make the perfect toy for…
Getting Away
A few years ago I was desperate. In desperate need of time to myself. Time with adults. Time alone. Just time. Two years have gone by since those needy times. I now have time. Time to myself during the day…
Suave — Time for Me…and a Giveaway
Most moms hide their shampoo from their daughters. In my case, my daughters have more sophisticated beauty products than I do. Take my makeup for instance. My teen took it upon herself to throw out my makeup. Why? What’s wrong…