Amanda Dall
Originally from upstate New York, Amanda moved to Vermont with her husband after they got married in 2007! She holds a Masters's degree in speech-language pathology and, over the last five years, has experienced life as a full-time working mom, a part-time working mom, and a stay-at-home mom to two young children. These days, Amanda plays the role of 'stay-at-home-mom' and spends her time chauffeuring, chasing kids, reading children's books, and seeking any activity that will get her family out of the house.
Why Inside Out 2 Is THE Best Movie of the Summer
Like many of you, I saw Inside Out 2 with my children within the first few days of it hitting movie theaters.
My family has...
Childhood Speech Disfluencies: Is My Child Stuttering?
Speech articulation and language development are the most common communication topics I am asked about by fellow parents who know I am a Speech-Language...
How to Survive A Vermont Winter: Tips for Newbies
I might be biased, but there is a lot to love about Vermont from our tight-knit communities, to the glorious snow-capped mountains, to the...
Vermont Christmas Tree Roundup: Where You Can Buy the Best Tree
Updated for 2024!
Are you new to Vermont and wondering where to get a freshly-cut Christmas tree this year? Or maybe just a live one,...
The Ultimate Guide to ALL the Vermont Fall Fun
Each September, when school starts again and subtle hints of fall creep into the air, I get the itch to start filling my weekends...
Experience Gifts for the Holidays: Shop Local in and around Vermont
Pre-pandemic, one of the most popular gift trends for birthdays and holidays appeared to be experience gifts. I think we will start to see...
What I Want My Children to Learn from Simone Biles
By now we’ve all read about, watched, and reflected on Simone Biles’ decision to drop out of the women’s gymnastics team competition in Tokyo...
Our Favorite Teachers: Vermont Moms Celebrate Teachers
During the last three years, I have worked as a substitute teacher, and it has become more and more apparent to me that people...
My Children’s Teachers Rock! Thoughts this Teacher Appreciation Week
As I tucked my children, ages 6 and 9, into bed tonight, I reflected upon the last year and how difficult it has been...
Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks: Vermont Roundup
We’re in month 756 of the COVID-19 pandemic, or at least that's how it feels. Many of us are still not going to many...
Vermont Moms’ Favorite Local Sledding Hills
When I decided to write this post, I wasn't sure whether to call this popular winter activity 'sledding' or 'sliding.' I usually call it...
Why Santa Visits My Children For Christmas
Christmas has always been a magical time for me.
My side of the family is Catholic and, as such, we always celebrated Advent and Christmas...
Pandemic Grocery Shopping with Children, in 26 Easy Steps
I have always avoided taking my children to the grocery store if at all possible. Going shopping by myself gives me some ‘alone’ time...
Adopting a Dog During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Up until now, I’ve never owned a dog.
When we got married, my husband and I talked about adopting a dog, but it was never...