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.
No, I Don’t Want to Watch My Kids’ Sports Events
I am really happy that both of my kids are active in sports this year.
Sports are great for both physical and mental health. I...
Maple Syrup- Where to Find a Taste of Vermont
Maple syrup and Vermont go together like a match made in heaven.
My family loves maple syrup. We visit at least one sugarhouse every spring....
YouTubers – Harmless Fun or a Bad Influence?
These days, our children aspire to become famous YouTubers when they grow up.
I am astounded at the vast influence YouTubers have on children. In...
Exercise – It’s Easiest From Home, for Free!
We all know that exercise is important for our health.
However, exercise is hard to fit into our schedules. I'm more likely to work out...
Childhood in the Nineties – From A to Z
Watching my own children grow up brings me nostalgia for my own childhood.
There are so many things I experienced growing up in the nineties...
ADHD Task Bracelets – A Helpful Tool to Remember it All
I recently heard about ADHD task bracelets and I was instantly intrigued.
What even is an ADHD task bracelet? Basically, it's just a bracelet that...
Ice Cream Maker – Create Your Own Delicious Treats
I bought an ice cream maker this summer and it is awesome!
I honestly didn't know much about ice cream makers, but everyone in my...
Thrift Stores – Searching for Second-Hand Treasures
Thrift stores are such fun places to explore!
Especially when it's raining and I have nothing else to do, shopping at thrift stores is a...
Horseback Riding – A Great Outdoor Activity for the Whole Family
Horseback riding has been on my bucket list for a long time.
Every year, I keep saying that I will finally go horseback riding, but...
Manchester- An Exciting Vermont Day Trip for the Entire Family
Manchester, Vermont makes a great trip from any part of Vermont.
My favorite destination is Hildene.
Located in Manchester, Hildene was the summer home of Robert...
Last Day of School Celebrations – Start Summer Off with Fun!
The last day of school is finally here!
It felt like the last of school would never arrive. 2020-2021 has been a very long school...
Paddleboards – Summer Fun for the Entire Family
Paddleboards are a great way to enjoy the water with your entire family.
Paddleboards are easy enough for anyone to use! You can use them...
Why Can’t Women Feel Safe Walking Alone At Night?
The murder of Sarah Everard has highlighted an important issue for women: we aren't safe walking alone at night. Can't women feel safe?
Sarah Everard...
Things I Took For Granted Before the Pandemic Changed Our Way of Life
There are so many things that I appreciate now because the pandemic took them away.
I didn't realize how many things in life that I...