Jemima Talbot
Jemima is the owner of Vermont Mom. She is a feminist, a dedicated and adventurous home cook, a cut-throat Scrabble player, a barre sculpt enthusiast, and a single mom. She loves live music, playing outside- especially in the water, trying new restaurants, and pretending to be a pioneer. She has a Master's degree in Public Health and a professional background in sexual health and STDs. She is passionate about social justice and supports anti-racism work in all forms. Her August 2010 firecracker daughter is her guide, inspiration, and task-master.
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk and Ginger
The only thing I love about winter is soup.
Winter is soup season, and I lean into this so hard that one might think...
Vermont Moms’ Most Popular Posts of 2024!
On March 23, 2018, I took over ownership of Vermont Moms, which was formed in 2012. As I near my 7th year of ownership,...
Our Annual Holiday Photos with Santa: 2024 Recap
If there is one thing I can never get enough of, other than good pizza, sleeping in, and Love Island, it has to be...
Is Vegamour Worth the Hype: An Unbiased Review with Pics
Jemima's Review
When Julie and I were offered the opportunity to review various Vegamour premium hair care products, we were both thrilled.
I was thrilled because...
Water Wanderings Wilderness Camp Ignites Lifelong Learning and Leadership
We have a habit of going back to what’s familiar, right? It’s natural and it helps busy parents like us save time. For example,...
Today’s Youth Vaping Epidemic: A High School Student Speaks Out
A week ago, I sat down with 17-year-old high school junior, Juniper, and her mom, to talk about youth vaping in Vermont.
I am not...
Young People and Vaping: Expert Insights from Dr. Leah Costello
Vermont Moms' Whose Kid Is That ?!? podcast hosts Julie and Val spoke with beloved local pediatrician, Dr. Leah Costello, about the risks faced...
It’s Time to Protect Kids from Flavored Tobacco
We all know tobacco is bad. It’s deadly. It causes cancer. It’s incredibly addictive. Tobacco use is still the leading cause of death in...
Count on Mothers Makes Mothers’ Voices Count
Jennifer Bransford, Founder of Count on Mothers, sat down with Jemima Talbot, Vermont Moms’ Owner and CEO, to discuss the recent launch of her...
Top Posts of 2023
What a year 2023 was.
As always, it is our privilege to be a support, resource, and voice for Vermont moms and families.
To be...
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4 Reasons Youth Football Is What Kids Need Now
Football can feel like a foreign universe if you’re not into it, right?
For me, someone who has never gotten into professional, college, high school,...
Small Changes, Big Impact: Make Your Life More Earth-Friendly
There are many small and affordable changes I try to choose every single day to make my life more earth-friendly and sustainable.
As a...
The Best of the Best: Our 15 Top Posts from 2022
2022 has been a whirlwind, right? Vermont Mom has had so much going on this year!
In January, I became the sole owner of Vermont...