Brianne Lucas
Brianne is a busy first-time mom and full-time marketing professional. After spending a couple of years in NY, she and her husband decided to settle back down in Vermont, where they both grew up and learned to love the great outdoors. She has a B.S. in Public Relations and has been writing in various forms for more than 20 years. The rest of the time, you’ll find her working on her legendary holiday card, or running after her busy-body toddler.
A Semi-Healthy, Daycare-Friendly Birthday Treat Baking Experiment
As my son was about to have his second birthday, I had a very difficult task ahead of me.
What to provide for daycare-friendly birthday treats?!
First, I’ll just say that I incorrectly assumed that in-class...
A Mother’s Pursuit of the Elusive Work-Life Balance
When I was in middle school, I received a horoscope (of sorts) that said in past lives, I had been a stay-at-home mom. It suggested I would be happier in this life by working...
What To Expect When You’re Having A Miscarriage. My Experience with Pregnancy Loss
When I became pregnant, it was after only a few months of trying. It was planned... and yet, it still caught me off-guard. Partially because my husband and I had done our best to...
Real Talk about Breastfeeding Intentions VS the Hard Reality of Breastfeeding
Before having your first baby, breastfeeding is probably high on your trepidation checklist. Sure, it’s a magical act of bonding between you and your baby. But it can also be stressful, or painful, or...
Postpartum Recovery Fears And Diagnosing My Mystery Postpartum Illness
Before having my son, I had a lot of fears over the dreaded postpartum period. After listening to the Birth Hour podcast for months, and questioning any other mom who wanted to share her...
Baby by 35 or Bust: How Advanced Maternal Age Made Me A Mom
Like a growing number of Vermonters, my husband and I decided to wait to have a baby. I was nearing my mid-thirties when we decided to start trying - that magical period of time...
Living My Middle Class Vermonter American Dream
According to CNN’s middle class calculator, my family lands firmly in the middle class for Chittenden County, Vermont. I checked other sources as well, and sure enough, it appears we are a middle class Vermonter...