Kat Salemno
I grew up here in Northern Vermont, and I've lived here for almost my whole life. I'm a full time Spanish teacher in a local public school, and I'm working on getting my Masters in Applied Linguistics. I love to sew, and I co-own a small business with my mom (katspawsvt.com). I live in Milton with my husband, our son, and our two dogs.
My Endless Nursing Cravings (Plus a Cookie Recipe!)
When I was pregnant with our son, I was sick from week six until delivery, nauseous all the time and losing my lunch on...
3 Easy Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Home
As a Spanish teacher, I spend quite a lot of time planning curriculum around national holidays and culture. Every year around this time, my...
16 Questions to Ask When You Are Choosing a Daycare
Choosing a daycare can be a daunting task.
There are many home daycares and daycare centers out there, but space is so limited that we,...
I’m Not Going Anywhere: Saying Goodbye to my Wanderlust
I’ve always loved traveling. I love the planning, anticipation, journey, and everything that comes along with going somewhere. It doesn’t matter to me if...
5 Great Local Lunch Date Ideas for Couples on a Budget
If you’re like my husband and me, you know how tricky it is to manage a household budget with kids. We are very organized...
7 Reasons Why I’m Not Looking Forward to Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day. It’s a day for love and romance. A day for kisses and hugs, and wearing your heart on your sleeve. It’s a...
Mom Reflections: An Open Letter to My Dad
When the New Year arrives, we start thinking about personal change. The buzz about New Year’s resolutions starts on the news channels and on...
Daddy Survival Kit: What Every Stay-At-Home Dad Needs to Make it Through the Day
When I returned to work after maternity leave, my husband switched to working second shift so he could be at home with our 4...
Tamale Pie: An Easy, Healthy, and Delicious Weeknight Dinner
I know I’m not alone when I say that we are busy. My husband and I both work full time, and by the time...
Practical Tips for Setting and Working Toward Personal Goals
For many of us, the holiday season (and especially the New Year) is a time of reflection. It’s a time to take stock of...
Why it is Important to Make Time for Humor Every Day
Flash back to my bridal shower: My bridesmaids have put together a list of questions, asked my (now) husband to answer them, and are...
One Mom’s Story of Miscarriage, Grief, and a Rainbow Baby
Two years ago, I had a miscarriage.
I was about nine weeks into the first trimester, feeling terribly sick until one day I woke...
Practical Strategies for Holiday Budgeting and Organizing your Gift List
Every year, when the leaves start to fall, I can’t help but get excited. I love all things fall: apple-picking, carving pumpkins, Halloween, baking...
Do it Yourself Mama: Ribbon Tag Blanket
When I was little, my mom taught me how to sew. Since then, I have made many different items with fabric, but one of...