Vermont Mom
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5.5 Easter, The Aftermath
In this episode, we're talking about what exactly the Easter Bunny is responsible for, getting the perfect shot (even if your kid hates his sweater), and Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis.
If your kids do this...
The Expatriates by Janice YK Lee – Book Club Pick
https://open.spotify.com/episode/375hutZNCAbrToU0wjFy7U
Read this: The Expatriates by Janice YK Lee
Watch this: Expats, limited series on Prime Video
Overall Opinion of the Book
Claire: I liked the book. I will say it was slow at first, at least up until...
5.4 Meet Our Middle School Correspondent, Emma!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/63DMGzrAJW8jzNWf059IoH
Meet our Middle School correspondent (and Val's niece) Emma! She coming to us live from the trenches of middle school to help us navigate busy schedules, bullying, new trends, and so much more!
You're going...
The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton – BONUS Book
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4q44a6aT2g1ZBoRIBfcgxl
Read this: The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton
Watch this: The Buccaneers, season 1 on Apple+
Overall Opinion of the Book
Claire: Nothing really stood out to me. I was just mostly shocked about how Americans were so different from...
5.3 Will the Real Nose Picker Please Stand Up
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3k2u8yqVuKYC22mYXypbNt
In this episode, we're talking about Eminem lyrics, big girl beds, nose-picking, and getting lost skiing. We also try out a TikTok parenting trend that's finally made its way to Instagram and we chat...
36. Argylle by Elly Conway – Book Club Pick
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QrocDAPujdarRzu2WiNI0
Read this: Argylle by Elly Conway
Watch this: Argylle - a major motion picture in theaters now!
Background Knowledge
Claire: Just the Taylor Swift conspiracy theory.
Julie: All I knew before we picked it was that there were conspiracy theories around it...
5.2 Flavors Hook Kids with Dr. Leah Costello
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GzNk2IyttghjjCVkYLBkC
In this episode, we are talking with pediatrician, Dr. Leah Costello about flavored tobacco use, its consequences on young people here in Vermont, and the Flavors Hook Kids campaign.
For those of you who aren’t...
35. The Princess Bride (the Book vs. the Movie)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hQZZjIC4w3sNvZiWpNjXk
Read this: The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure by William Goldman
Watch this: The Princess Bride, a major motion picture from 1987
Background Knowledge
Claire: I saw the movie a few times growing...
5.1 Annnnnnnd We’re Back! (Finally)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BbacWTffbnM8Qa0XtNSN2
We're back for season five after a longer break than we'd predicted (again). Tune in to find out why we took such a long break. We catch up and try out some new segment...
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls – Book Club Pick
https://open.spotify.com/episode/19oQtD2P4vgCUwVEakMePP
Read this: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
Watch this: The Glass Castle, a major motion picture
Background Knowledge
Claire: Nothing. I heard of it, probably the movie, but couldn't tell you what it was about. Didn't even know it...
33. Breakfast At Tiffany’s by Truman Capote – BONUS Book
Read this: Breakfast At Tiffany's by Truman Capote
Watch this: Breakfast At Tiffany's movie
Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge
Claire: Obviously known about the movie for years, but didn’t know it was a book until I came...
41. Guess Who’s Coming to the Holiday Party (Celebrity Edition)
Tell Me More, a deep dive on celebrities you didn't know were related!
Do you have something you want us to do a deep dive on? Send us an email with the topic to [email protected]
And be...
32. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus – Book Club Pick
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BH9sImbFlhcwEDLXRfDJG
Read this: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Watch this: Lessons in Chemistry limited series on AppleTV+
Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge
Julie: The book was recommended to us by a family member for a long car...
40. All Mariah Carey Wants for Christmas is Money
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Go8xXibYXMqrutJNGCqI8
Tell Me More, a deep dive on how much Mariah Carey makes each year from her hit single, All I Want for Christmas is You!
Do you have something you want us to do a...