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Chores for Children
Teaching your children to do household chores is a great way to build family relationships, communicate our values and impart life skills. Over time, teaching...
Venture Vermont Outdoor Challenge
After a long, cold winter, my kids and I are looking forward to getting outside when warmer weather arrives.
Luckily, we live near a great...
How to Save Money Skiing and Snowboarding (Even if you hate winter right now)
Let me clear the air and start by saying that my wife writes for this moms’ blog that you read and love and I’m...
8 Benefits to Strength Training
There is so much pressure out there to look a certain way. You can find a million “weight loss meal plans” for free on...
An Open Letter to My Son, His Dolls, and His Tutu
My sweet boy Liam,
I realize open letters may seem cliché and are so often over-used. But that seems somewhat inconsequential. I have so much...
How to Throw a Donut Social!
I love planning parties!
I planned a surprise party, and birthday weekend, for my husband two years ago. Last year I planned our very own brew...
You Are a Role Model!
Did you make a resolution to “get fit” in 2015? How has it been going for you?
We are a few weeks into the New...
Buckwheat Butter Crisps {Gluten Free}
In keeping with my grass-fed butter series, I decided to make some of these special Valentine’s delights. They are so delicious. I used a combination...
Resolution Time Again…Seriously?
It's that time of year again....
How many times have you done this - January rolls around, and after weeks of holiday parties, family time...
Why Santa Doesn’t Visit Our House
Our family loves Christmas.
A typical night in December will find us all huddled around the kitchen table with me addressing holiday cards and our...
Balancing the Holidays and Fitness
The holidays are filled with fun, good cheer and many, many treats. While we love the season and cherish the memories, this time of...
Being Thankful for Birth Mothers
It is November, and sooner or later we will all be asked the question “What are you thankful for?”
There is so much to be...
The Birthday Gift That Keeps on Giving
I’ve never been someone who demanded a lot of attention on my birthday. And when I turned 40, I really began to regret the...
Be a Habit Changer!
"How many times have you lost those 5 pounds (or more) only to have them creep back on?” or “I’ll try that new diet/gym/exercise...