Rachel Shelley
Rachel is a native Vermonter who when not writing and parenting can be found binge watching Netflix and eating gummy bears.
How to Fuel The Family: Skiing Edition
Like many families in this state, my family commits to a winter of skiing. We spend one day a weekend at the mountain all...
Baby its Cold outside…Maybe?
Its 7:45 and I’m heading out the door to bike the kids to school. I’m wearing a hat, a long down coat, mittens, and...
Take back the Day Date.
When was the last time you went out on a date with your partner?
If you are like me you have to really think about it....
An Open Letter to Our Crossing Guard.
Dear Ann(e),
Hi. You know me. We wave every morning and afternoon during the school year. You know my kids and know that my oldest...
Mama School: A Slacker Moms guide to avoiding the Summer Slide.
So here we are. Half way done with summer. 5 weeks down 5 to go. I started the summer break full of high hopes...
Not Broken
We’ve all been there. The moment your child does something that is the last straw and the flood gate of yelling opens. You are...
Ten Perfect Beach Reads
I’m a reader. I. Am. A. Reader. I love to read. I make time to read. For me making time to read is the...
So Winter is Killing you? 5 Tips to help you survive.
Vermont is a beautiful State.
It is beautiful year round. Of course from November till late March Vermont doesn’t seem to like you much. In...
Lessons from my Mom: Macaroni and Cheese Style
When I moved out on my own and in with my boyfriend, my dad gave me a three prong adapter (don’t even ask) and...
Teacher Approved Teacher Gifts
So here we are... its December! No matter what you and your family celebrate it is the season of giving. We give to our...
Making it Work
I am not the most athletic person. I do agree that my past posts on this blog would dispute this, and you may be...
Winter is Coming: 5 tips for saving your sanity during ski season.
It’s almost Halloween so you know what that means…SKI SEASON!!
You seem shocked by this. I’m not sure why. This is Vermont after all. As...
Top 4 Local Hiking Trails to Tackle with Your Kids Before They Turn 10
Today’s the day. Today you will go out and hike. You will bring your offspring and enjoy the outdoors (gosh darnit). The only mountain...