josilynadams
I became a Vermont transplant ten years ago after meeting and falling madly in love with my husband, Jason, a South Burlington native at the University of New Hampshire. My education and training are in social work and although I left that career behind (at least for now) after my first child was born in 2014 my passion continues to be children, families, and the desire to connect moms to one another through building community. Fast forward to the present and my days are filled with parenting and chasing after two amazing and bright children, Caroline and Augie, and one fur baby, Copper, while trying to keep our home having some semblance of order. I am also an elected member of our local School Board.
Family Friendly Halloween Happenings in and around Burlington, VT
Ever since I was a little girl I have LOVED Halloween. Even now, I love decorating the house, carving pumpkins, coming up with creative...
Perspectives in Parenting: Sleeping Independently
Motherhood comes with a host of choices to make about what is best for you, your family, and your child. We at BurlingtonVT Moms...
Building your Kiddo’s Library without Breaking the Bank
Books are magical.
I know e-readers are said to be the wave of the future, but gosh, I hope they never truly replace books. There...
“Always There”: A Review and Giveaway of Chris Dorman and Friends’ Newest Album
{Disclaimer: BurlingtonVT Moms Blog has partnered with Music for Sprouts for this sponsored post and giveaway. While we received a form compensation for this, the...
A Summer Resource List of Free Daily Activities for Kiddos [Birth to 6 years...
Being a stay-at-home mom to a toddler I went into panic phase a few weeks ago when I realized that our very structured daily...
We CSA. Do you?
Jason and I have been participating in CSA/farm shares for the last two years. I think we have finally found the perfect fit and...
Mommy Wars: My Full Disclosure
“Mommy Wars… what?”
That was my reaction a few months ago after a blog post (from scarymommy) that I read that had several negative comments attacking...
Breaking News: Children 2 Years and Younger SHOULD Use Fluoride Toothpaste
I don't know about anyone else, but it seems to me that recommendations about how to keep Caroline safe and healthy and alive is constantly changing....
Car Seat Safety and Winter Clothing
Before Caroline was born we went to the Colchester Police Department to have our infant car seat checked to ensure that we had properly...
Momma Needs to Relax: A Review of La Bella Derma Day Spa and a...
I recently got to experience a facial at the newest Day Spa in the Greater Burlington area, and spoiler alert, I'm in love!
La Bella...
DIY: Cinnamon Ornaments
This is Caroline’s first Christmas, which is also the first Christmas for my side and Jason’s side of the family to have a grandchild/niece/nephew...
New Traditions: The DIY Christmas Eve Box
With the holidays here in full swing, Jason, my husband, and I have had several conversations of new traditions we want to start with...
Beyond the Moby and Ergo: My Road to Babywearing
Babywearing is one of the oldest modes of caring for one’s child. Like breastfeeding, eating organic and buying local, babywearing has been having a...
One of Vermont’s Gems for Parents and Kids Alike: Route 7 between Shelburne and...
Part of why I moved to and continue to love Vermont is because of all the fun things there are to do. What I...