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.
6th Annual Family Fun Day Recap
{All Family Fun Day photos were taken by our talented and illustrious blog photographer, Luann Baily. Luann is an exceptional local photographer who focuses...
BVTMB Warmly Welcomes New Co-Owners, Kathleen and Jemima
While Kathleen and Jemima know it will be impossible to duplicate the dynamic work and community building done by Josilyn and Tasha, they are...
My Summer of Cult Classic Korean Face Masks
Something about having adult acne and wrinkles rubs me the wrong way.
Not only is it profoundly unjust to be burdened with acne and wrinkles...
End the Insanity: Jemima’s Practical Guide to School Lunches
Friends- it's that time of year again!
You know what I mean...
It's back to school time!
By this point, some parents have purchased new clothes, backpacks,...
Sorry, I’m Not Sorry. Not Anymore
I’m done saying “sorry.”
And here’s why.
I say “sorry” all the time. I probably say “I’m sorry” to start 25 sentences each day. I...
Women United Against Shorts
There is not much more glorious than summer, am I right? I simply can't get enough of the long, warm, sunny days. With summer,...
Kefir Meets Cream of Asparagus Soup
Have you heard about kefir?
Have you tried it? Want to learn how to make your own kefir?
I have a really annoying quality, something equally...
My Best Friend
You know those women with one best friend?
A friend like a sister, a forever partner in crime, and a soulmate. The sort of epic...
My Virtual Friends
There’s something tragic and comical about being an extroverted stay-at-home single mom. I spend most of my time with my 5 year-old daughter, and...
Single Mom Breaks Up with Online Dating
After 4 and 1/2 years of sporadic online dating, punctuated by several lovely relationships, I shared my experiences with online dating as a single...
Intentional Happiness: A Single Moms Spills the Truth
With the massive amount of accumulated wisdom and profound perspective of 41 years of life, I am trying to challenge some of my core...
Single Mom’s Guide to Divorce
Dedicated to my friend, as she faces divorce.
Dear friend,
There is no realization quite like the sinking certainty that your marriage can not continue. The...
Single Mom, Dating
I could write a novel about dating as a single mom.
One day, I may. The real question is, would I file my novel under Science Fiction, or Horror?...
Eating Clean with Healthy Living Market and Cafe
{DISCLAIMER: We have partnered with Healthy Living to bring you this information. However, all opinions are our own! Thank you to Healthy Living for...