Nicole Pfende

Nicole Pfende
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I was born in California, and moved to Vermont when I was two, so I consider myself a native Vermonter. Married to one heck of a guy, Kelvin, who deals with all my crazy shenanigans and almost always goes along with my off the wall ideas. We live in Jericho with our two daughters, Munashe age 9, and Kuziva age 5. In life before kids, I worked in the non-profit sector working in public schools with children and families. These days you can find me chauffeuring, playing, cooking, gardening, attempting to run, cleaning or spending time with family and friends. Family time is key, and we strive to have as much play time as possible. Traveling, skiing, hiking, swimming, and eating maple creemees are some of our favorite activities. Personally, I love setting goals, writing lists, reading, gardening, organizing and dreaming of far off lands.
Learning and Schooling Written on a Chalkboard

Homeschool Days For Our Public School Kids: Family Field Trips

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Let me start by saying that I am a huge fan of public education. I love the diversity, teachers, social aspects, learning, and the routine...

Girls’ Night Out: What To Do When You Have A Night Out With Friends

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I’m just getting back from a girls’ night out with some friends, and I was reminded tonight like I am after most nights spent...
Family Road Trips near Burlington, Vermont

Our Favorite Family Trips within 3 Hours of Burlington

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Fall is one of our favorite times of the year to take weekend family trips and expose our daughters (and ourselves) to some of...

Quick and Easy School Snacks to Keep the Kids Happy

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The start of the school year always reminds me of fresh starts, new beginnings, excitement, and resolutions. My dreams of sending my daughter, now, daughters...
speed limit: turning 40

Turning 40: How I Plan To Enter This Milestone Year

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Before turning 40, there are many things I want to accomplish. Birthdays come, and birthdays go. Some people ignore turning another year older, others celebrate...
Crying

Surviving Menopause: A Young Mom’s Adventure in Early Menopause

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January 5th, 2015, I started menopause. I was 36 years old, a wife and mother of two small kids. Most of us can remember the...

How We Manage Dry Skin and Eczema in Our House: The Lotion We Love

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Let me start out by saying that I don’t use lotion. I don’t like the feeling of it, I dislike having greasy skin, and...
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Alternating Birthday Party Years: How We Celebrate Birthdays

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A wise friend once told me that in their home, they have birthday parties for their kids every other year. I can’t remember her...
Raising My Biracial Babies While Living in Vermont

Raising My Biracial Babies While Living in Vermont

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Raising kids is tough. Give birth to a child who is biracial or mixed race in Vermont, and things get a little more interesting. I’ve always been filled with...

Berry Picking Options Around Burlington

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It's that time of year again... berry picking! We love this summer activity and exploring the numerous options around Burlington! Nothing screams summer more then...