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.
Preparing for Baby Number Two: My Breastfeeding Confession
I have a breastfeeding confession: I think breastfeeding is weird. Yes, I said it. I also think it's really amazing, cool, and something that...
Am I a Real Mom Yet? Confessions of an Entry-Level Mother
When my daughter was born, I was born as a mother.
Motherhood felt completely natural yet soul-shockingly new. There's no way to describe it in...
What if You Were My Friend? An Experiment in Positive Self Talk
We all have a nagging voice in our head, whispering and sometimes shouting at us about our missteps and potential missteps as parents and...
Becoming a Minimalist Mom
I used to be a messy person - like, can’t-ever-see-the-floor messy - but have turned a corner in the past few years thanks to...
When My No Good, Very Bad, Ridiculous Day… Wasn’t Terrible
Last year, I had a no good, very bad, ridiculous day with my daughter. But... it actually wasn't terrible.
Here's how it started: I was off...
How to work from home with a toddler in 10 easy steps
It's been a little more than one year since I wrote my "How to work from home with a new baby in 10 easy...
Gluten Free Playground: Healthy Living
{Disclaimer: We have worked with Healthy Living to bring you this post, however, all opinions are our own!}
If you’re living gluten free, you might...
Barbie Didn’t Teach Me About Body Image
You probably heard that Mattel came out with three new body types for Barbie in addition to the “Original.” These new types are supposed...
Yes I *can* believe my baby is one year old
"I can't believe she's already 1!" I scrawled in thank you notes after my daughter's recent first birthday.
Lies! I can absolutely believe my baby...
Hi, I’m an extroverted mom. Sorry if you slip on all the word vomit.
Species: Mama Extroverta.
Age: 30 (but might accidentally say "27" if you ask.)
Status: Rescued from a (semi-) wild twenty-something life in the big city. Currently...
I ditched the disposables and here’s what happened
A funny thing has happened to me in the last year. Not only have I completely stopped using disposable tampons and pads (and I'm...
How I Knew I Was Ready to Have a Baby
There are people who are practically babies themselves when they know with certainty they want all. the. babies.
I was not that person. I have...
In defense of internet comments
Alternate title: Thank you "concern trolls."
The. Comments. Section.
Is it a new horror movie for the internet age? The new Wild Wild West? A lawless,...
Everything I Need to Know About Being a Mom I Learned from Improv Comedy
A lot of mom-ing for me has been learning on the job. Sure, I consult Dr. Google, our actual Dr., my family and friends,...