Claire Hanover
Claire is mom to her thrill-seeking, 2016-born prankster son, who always keeps her on her toes. Her degree and professional background are in legal and administrative practices.
Claire splits her time between being the team mom, reading cheesy (and not so cheesy) romance books, trying to keep her plants alive, spoiling her dog, and enjoying anything outdoorsy.
You'll find Claire on two of our podcasts, Burning for Bridgerton and But the Book Was Better. She also admins for two of the Vermont Moms’ Facebook groups.
Follow her on Instagram at Instagram.com/plants.and.romance
Normal Family By Chrysta Bilton: This Book Is A Wild Ride
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but after you read this, you will see a million words in the photo on...
A Team Mom Spills the Tea on Kids’ Sports
I just signed up for my fourth year being the team mom for one of my son's sports teams.
I truly love being a...
Explicit: A Mom’s Take on Taylor Swift’s Colorful Lyrics
Taylor Swift just released a new album. Maybe you’ve heard of it? The Tortured Poets Department, or TTPD, is a testament to Taylor's immense...
DIY Mom’s Bad Day Box: Everything You Need to Turn Your Day Around
We’ve all been there. Bad days. Sometimes, for no reason, they start as soon as we wake up. Or, maybe you had a great...
Angel Gowns: How to Upcycle Your Wedding Dress
One day I was going through our guest bedroom closet and I came across this huge box that was taking up so much space....
DIY No Mess Snow Globe
Throughout my childhood, I found snow globes to be magical and mesmerizing. I would shake them up, set them down, and watch the snow...
7 Places to See Holiday Lights in Vermont
Are you looking for some more holiday cheer in your life? It's dark and gloomy way too early these days so why don't you...
Simple & Festive Kids’ Christmas Bow Wreaths
Crafts are an easy, thoughtful gift. That's why I love making these simple and festive Christmas bow wreaths, especially for older recipients like grandparents...
Keep Christmas Simple: Fewer Gifts, More Memories
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, right? Then why do families constantly struggle with gifts, even going as far as opening...
Halloween Mummy Craft: a Cute and Easy Project for Kids
I really enjoy Halloween. I love seeing everyone dressed up and their creative costumes, haunted houses, the Teal Pumpkin Project, and the fun events planned...
Costume on a Budget: DIY No-Sew Knight Costume for Halloween
Earlier this year, my son’s daycare had a Castles and Dragons-themed week. The kids were invited to dress up for the occasion. A few...
KonMari with Claire: My Experience with the KonMari Method
If you missed part one of this KonMari method post, catch up here.
My husband and I jumped on Marie Kondo’s bandwagon of organizing joy by...
A Mom’s Take on KonMari: The Book vs. The Series
A while ago, I saw a book repeatedly recommended in a minimalist group I’m in on Facebook. I kept reading about the book and the Konmari...
Ease the Back to School Transition: Lunchbox Note, Meet Pencil Box Note
I knew my new second grader was nervous about going back to school. I had to figure out a way to ease the back...