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.
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Since moving to Vermont...
Weekend Getaway – Salem, Massachusetts
My family has a very busy schedule, but we still like to explore new places. A weekend getaway is a perfect solution.
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For...
How Do We Teach Our Children About Nudity To Create Healthy Attitudes?
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Stress Incontinence: When Moms Accidentally Pee – Part Two
In my last post, I wrote about my decision to get treatment for stress incontinence.
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Stress Incontinence: When Moms Accidentally Pee – Part One
Have you ever heard of stress incontinence?
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Kindergarten Registration for my Baby Makes Me Sad
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Christmas Break Activities that Won’t Break the Bank
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