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.
Reduce Food Waste – Five Easy Tips for Busy Families
My goal this year is to reduce food waste. That's easier said than done with a busy family, however.
I want my family to lead...
The Perfect Time to Do Things – Don’t Wait Because it Doesn’t Exist!
Do you always wait for the perfect time to get things done?
I hope not, since the perfect time doesn't actually exist. As a mom,...
Kids’ Garden – Plants the Whole Family will Appreciate
A kids' garden is a wonderful, magical place.
That being said, it's one thing to visit a kids' garden and quite another to plant one...
Crazy Cleaning Strategies for Crazy Messy Households
I use some crazy cleaning strategies in my house. I get desperate for a solution to the mess.
Crazy cleaning strategies are the only ones...
Morning Routine Fixes for a Calmer Start to the Day
My family’s morning routine is stressful.
Our morning routine includes so many necessary things that our family is always running late. It’s so stressful! I...
Bad Valentine’s Day Gifts – What I Really Don’t Want to Receive
Bad Valentine’s Day gifts ruin the romance.
There is an image of Valentine’s Day as the most romantic day of the year. Couples eat candlelit...
Winter Games 2018- How to Engage your Children
The 2018 Winter Games begin in February. I am bursting with excitement!
I remember watching the Olympic Games as a child. Every year, I loved...
STEAM Toys for the Holidays – Both Fun and Educational
My seven-year-old son wants STEAM toys for Christmas this year.
What are STEAM toys? STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. STEAM toys...
10 Pumpkin Treats for People Who Hate Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is an essential part of a Thanksgiving meal. But not for my family.
My husband and kids hate pumpkin pie. While I like...
Adopting a Rescue Dog into your Family – What to Expect
Now that my kids are in school, I decided it was time to adopt a rescue dog.
The only problem is that I knew next...
Coat Closet – DIY Storage Solutions
As fall brings cooler weather, I realize that my kids’ coats and shoes are completely out of control. The haphazard pile of cold weather...
Working Mom Chronicles: Returning to Work after Staying Home with Children
I have been a stay-at-home mom to my two children for the past seven years. My youngest just started kindergarten this year, so I...
Kindergarten Blues – How to Calm Back-to-School Fears
My five-year-old daughter has cried every night at bedtime for the past week. After some investigation, it turns out she has a case of...
Five Tips to Encourage Reluctant Hikers to Enjoy the Trail
My husband and I love to hike, but both of our children feel differently.
Our biggest challenge in the summer is getting our reluctant hikers...