Emily Banks
A native San Diegan, I now live in Essex with my husband John, son Xander (July 2010), daughter Luna (February 2013) and dog Tonks. I'm a stay at home mom, but I also teach the occasional composition course for different online universities. In all of my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, baking, and watching cheesy 90's dramas on Netflix (Team Pacy all the way). You can read more about me at http://emilyshollow.com.
Simple Homemade Baby Food
I have this reputation among my family for being somewhat...crunchy. I cosleep when my babies are young. I cloth diaper. I babywear. I (try)...
Embracing Your Inner Supermom
Last week I had one of those days. You know. We all have them. The bad ones. The ones we don't like to acknowledge...
Back To Me
I hate to start with a cliche, but man, I can't believe it's already time for back to school. I don't want to believe...
Friday Night Fun at Bread and Butter Farm
Remember when Friday nights were about going out? Either with friends to a movie or a party, or on a date to a fancy...
Burlington Staycation Destination: Ben and Jerry’s
Last week was hot, wasn't it? Hot hot hot. And look, this California girl just isn't used to heat without central air conditioning. HOT.
After...
Rainy Day Activity: The Learning Box
Did you all know that Vermont had a monsoon season? I sure didn't, but you can't really argue with the inches (and inches and...
Recipe: Strawberry Pasta Salad
Last week, our family took a little day trip to Shelburne Farms. If you haven’t been, you should definitely get out there. They have...
To ALL My “Dads”
My favorite memory of my dad is not one particular event. I can't tell you how old I was, or what day of the...
Local Favorite: Shelburne Museum
When we moved here two years ago, one of the first recommendations I got for a good place to take my then one-year old...
A Burlington Mother’s Day Gift Guide
So! Mother's Day is coming up! (So get that card in the mail.) Here is my Mother's Day gift guide, for anyone looking for...
From One To Two
My son, Xander, was just about to turn two years old when I found out I was pregnant again. It was planned, as much...
Fresh 20 Review and Giveaway! – CLOSED
I like to cook.
Is that weird?
I don't know that I'm necessarily good at it, but I like it. I mean, I can follow a...
Mommy Must Haves: Digital Edition
I've read a lot of posts lately about unplugging and being 100% present with your kids. I'm not knocking this idea at all, but...