Meredith Bay Tyack
Meredith lives in a cozy house in Winooski with her husband, toddler, baby and dog. She grew up in southern Vermont but lived in several cities and states across the country (most recently, Chicago) before coming back to the Green Mountains. She works in communications/public relations and on her blog MeredithTested.com. Her favorite things to do include dancing with her daughter, gluten-free baking and cooking, challenging herself to "crazy" experiments like attempting a zero waste home, and enjoying all that Burlington has to offer.
Treating My “Maskne” and other Skincare Tips for Busy Moms
A face mask or covering is the must-have accessory of the year, but what about “maskne?”
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I Am Not a True Crime Mom. Lighter Fare for a Lighter Heart.
I haven’t hopped on board the true crime bandwagon. In fact, I haven’t stepped foot near it. I am not a true crime mom....
Confronting My High Risk Pregnancy with a Tube of Toothpaste
My second pregnancy was high risk but it took me more than a year to confront and internalize that rather basic fact. I acquired...
Talking with Kids about Gender in a Way They Can Understand and Appreciate
Humans want to put things into categories, to find patterns. No inherent problem there. As parents and caregivers, we have influence over how our...
Innovative, Inspiring Vermont Instagram Moms You Want to Follow
Vermont is hiding incredible Instagrammers. In the mountains, by the lake, down the street. Do you scroll? Me too. Sure, there’s a downside to...
Making a Hygge Home with Kids During Spring and Summer
If you’ve been on Pinterest or Instagram recently, you might have encountered a fun concept: hygge. Maybe it’s my Scandinavian roots (my Dad was...
Sometimes I Treat Myself like a Babysitter Instead of a Parent
You don’t have to look far to find articles and posts about how parents should avoid, “Acting like the babysitter.”
It’s typically about men/dads...
Empowering my Daughter: I’m not my Daughter’s Voice Anymore
I love to talk but I've decided to try not speaking on behalf of my daughter. I can't be my daughter's voice anymore.
Well-meaning...
My Cups Runneth Over: How To Dress for Breastfeeding with a Large Bust
Finding great breastfeeding-friendly outfits when you have a large bust can be tricky. And lonely. Before my first was born, many people, blogs, pins,...
How to find a Natural, Aluminum-Free Deodorant that Works
I was a loyal conventional deodorant/antiperspirant user for years but when I learned more about the harmful effects typical drugstore deodorants and antiperspirants can...
Lime Maids House Cleaning: The Present You’ll Want for Mother’s Day
{Disclaimer: We’re working with Lime Maids house cleaning service to bring you this post, however, the opinions expressed are all our own!}
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5 Ways You and Your Kids Can Celebrate Earth Day Everyday
If you have a calendar and/or you follow any "eco-friendly" companies on Facebook, you know that April is Earth Month and April 22 is Earth...
The Top Five Kinds of Toddler Noises
If you have a toddler at home, you know that they are very busy and make a lot of toddler noises.
There are some toddler...
I Refuse to Shame My Pre-Kid Self
I see this shame sentiment a lot in memes and on blogs and I used to giggle half-heartedly in response, but the truth is...