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 loved the original Inside Out movie since we first saw...
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 Pathologist. However, I also receive a fair number of questions...
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 maple syrup... just to name a few. Vermont is a...
Vermont Christmas Tree Roundup: Where You Can Buy the Best Tree
Are you new to Vermont and wondering where to get a freshly-cut Christmas tree this year? Or maybe just a live one, even if it is pre-cut? Or maybe you have always had an...
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 more of this trend again.
For those unfamiliar with the term,...
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 after performing on the first apparatus of the night, the...
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 who become teachers do not do it for the money....
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 for them and how much of their lives have changed...
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 places other than home, and work or school. Now that...
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 'sliding,' but a quick internet search confirmed that both terms...
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 according to our religious beliefs and through service to others.
That...
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 and my shopping is done faster and more efficiently. In...
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 the right time. First, we lived in a tiny condo...
Teacher Appreciation Week: It’s Even More Important These Days
The first week of May is designated as Teacher Appreciation Week across the country. Pandemic or not, I feel we need to take the time to thank our children’s teachers despite all of the...