Kayla Tornello
Kayla grew up in southeastern Ohio and met her Vermonter husband while in college. They now live in Essex Junction with their two children. Kayla is a stay-at-home mom to her son (born 2010) and her daughter (born 2011). She is also a church pianist/organist. Her hobbies include singing, reading, acting, and coming up with tasty ways to feed her family vegetables. She enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible.
Three Ways to Hem Pants Without Sewing
Are your pants too long? Do you lack sewing skills?
It's okay! You can hem your pants without a sewing machine. In fact, I'm going...
Eww, Your Kid Wants A Pet Snake?!? Yuck! What’s A Dog Mom To Do?
When they were 12, my oldest child asked for a pet snake.
I knew nothing about owning snakes. I hoped that my child might lose...
5 Tips to Prepare a Nervous Child for Summer Camp
Summer camp is awesome, but it can also be scary.
My daughter was both excited and terrified for her first week at sleepaway camp. Her...
Time-Saving Tricks to Make the Most of Holiday Cookie Swaps
While I love the holiday season, December is always the busiest month of the year. I really enjoy going to cookie swaps, but they...
3 Steps for a Festive and Manageable Thanksgiving Meal for Small Families
Thanksgiving dinner is a wonderful time for families to get together, but it's also a ton of work!
Growing up, my grandmother was in charge...
Books to Celebrate Pride Month
Pride Month may be over, but we love to celebrate Pride all year long! Summer is a perfect time to stock up on books...
Lessons Learned from Middle School Theater
I recently acted as the musical director for a middle school theater production.
While I have a lot of theater experience, there were still plenty...
Green Up Day! Get the Whole Family Involved in Greening Up Vermont
We all know how important it is to reduce, reuse, and recycle to keep our earth healthy. Vermont offers another opportunity for you to...
Concussions in Kids- Signs and Symptoms
Everyone has heard of concussions.
Concussions have gotten a lot of attention lately in professional sports, especially the NFL. They can be quite dangerous if...
7 Tips to Clean Your Child’s Messy Room without Losing Your Mind
I dreaded the end of summer this year. Once summer ended, I had to deal with my daughter’s messy room. My son’s room wasn’t...
2022 Vermont Holiday Activities for the Whole Family
Welcome to the sometimes cold but always delightful Vermont holiday season!
Whether you stay close to home or decide to take a tour of the...
The Best Family Friendly Campgrounds in Vermont
For our adventurous, outdoor-loving families who camp with kids, we've put together a list of family-friendly campgrounds in Vermont.
Get your tents and s'mores supplies...
Tips and Tricks to Make Sleepaway Camp the Most Fun
My daughter went to sleepaway camp for the first time this summer.
I had been to sleepaway camp myself as a kid, but the nineties...
Childhood Home- When It’s Time to Say Goodbye
My mom still lives in my childhood home.
She won't be there for long, though. By next year, she will be moving into a new...