I am not a healthcare professional or lactation consultant, nor do I have a lot of experience with breastfeeding. I'm a first time mom...
  “The BVTMB team is thrilled to do a monthly series on local non-profit organizations in our community. Each month our team we will highlight a...
This year I made a New Year’s Resolution to step outside of my comfort zone more often. I’m a creature of habit, so I...
Recently, I have had some serious conversations with friends of mine whose marriages are ending.  These women have so much guilt about what their...
When I was a new mom, the thing I wanted more than anything else was a working set of opposable thumbs. I wanted to...
I love food. Preparing it, waiting for it, sharing it. But my favorite dishes are those that are steeped in memories. The cinnamon scent of Mom's...
A while back I discovered this blog called Un-Fancy. It’s all about having a minimalist wardrobe. A capsule wardrobe. Here’s the concept: you have...
Towards the end of 2013, I was feeling pretty pleased with myself! I had spent a good portion of the summer getting into the best...
Although it might not seem like it, the Brewer's Festival isn't the only thing going on this weekend... Friday, July 17, 2015 Park Hop with BVTMB @...
Many Hairstyles and Colors

50 Shades But Gray

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I have always been a hair experimenter. It has been long and short, and nearly every color occurring in nature. I was not blessed with...
As a new parent I get a lot of love, support, knowing glances, hugs and advice (some good, some best forgotten) from family, friends...
If dogs are man's best friends, then cats are woman's. I adopted Pumpkin from an animal shelter in Salem, MA right after buying my first house...
onions, lettuce, zucchini, cauliflower

The ABCs of CSA

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When I first moved to Vermont nine years ago, I decided that I wanted to start eating better. I slowly started cooking meals that required...
It’s summer. That’s roughly eleven weeks of sleeping in, impromptu playdates, and lots of sun. Endless days at the beach and park. Living the dream,...

In + Around Vermont

The UVM Men’s Soccer National Championship Matters to Vermont Families

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Late into the evening on Monday, December 16, I lay in bed while my three kids were asleep, watching the Men’s National Collegiate Soccer...