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.
A Fun Fall Craft for Kids – Colorful Paper-Covered Pumpkins
It's time to make a fun fall craft with your kids!
My kids love to decorate for the different holidays and seasons. Since I don't...
Fall Bucket List – Fun Activities for the Entire Family
Fall is here! Hooray!
Fall is a lovely time of year. The weather is crisp and cool and the leaves turn into a magnificent rainbow...
My Daughter’s Best Friend Moved Away- How We Coped
My daughter's best friend moved away.
We knew for a while that this move was coming, but it still hit hard when it came. The...
Flying with Kids – Do I Really Need to Pay for a Seat Assignment?
Flying with kids is complicated.
One of the biggest concerns when flying with kids is seating on the plane. Do parents need to spend the...
Newport, Rhode Island – A Fun Weekend Getaway for the Entire Family
My family was short on vacation time this year, so we needed a quick weekend getaway. We went to Newport, Rhode Island and had...
Mosquitoes – How to Enjoy the Outdoors Without the Bites!
It's summertime in Vermont. Unfortunately, that means that the mosquitoes are out in full force.
At my in-laws' house, as soon as we step out...
Wedding Season – 6 Tips for Bringing Children and Keeping them Happy
Summer is here! Wedding invitations abound.
I love attending weddings. I love to dress up and visit beautiful venues. Weddings are a chance to gather...
Food Thief – Why Can’t my Son Control Himself Around Treats?
We have a food thief in my house.
Actually, we have two food thieves. One is my dog, who loves to steal food off the...
Intermittent Fasting – How to Lose Weight Without Dieting
I hate diets, yet I still want to be healthy and maintain my weight. Can intermittent fasting be the answer?
What is intermittent fasting? It's...
Snowplow Parents – Clearing Away All Obstacles on the Path to Success
We have all heard of helicopter parents and free-range parents. Now the media is focusing on another type of parents: snowplow parents.
What are snowplow parents?...
My Husband Brings Out My Body Issues – Life Just Isn’t Fair!
As a mom, I have plenty of body issues. Unfortunately, my husband often brings out my insecurities.
Don't get me wrong. My husband is wonderfully...
Skin Cancer – How to Limit Sun Exposure to Reduce your Risk
We all know about skin cancer.
However, skin cancer isn't something that anyone wants to think about. It's easy to overlook. We all slather on...
Crafts to Teach your Kids – Bring Back your Childhood Favorites!
I have loved crafts my entire life.
Now that I have children, I want to pass on my love of crafts to them. They are...
Postpartum Body – What New Moms Should Expect
Nobody talks about the postpartum body.
There is plenty of information about what to expect during pregnancy. Then all the information jumps ahead to what...