My relationship with my mother is complicated, to say the least.
You see, she is a drug addict and has been in a toxic...
We have a habit of going back to what’s familiar, right? It’s natural and it helps busy parents like us save time. For example,...
Mother’s Day is the saddest day of the year for me.
I am a motherless mother and, for me, Mother’s Day is just a reminder...
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In this episode, we've got a sleep update plus we chat about kids' birthday parties, what kids eat at restaurants, the old sitcom switch-a-roo,...
Taylor Swift just released a new album. Maybe you’ve heard of it? The Tortured Poets Department, or TTPD, is a testament to Taylor's immense...
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In this episode of But The Book Was Better, Claire and Julie each share five upcoming screen adaptations they can't wait to see!
What 2024...
As moms, we're all finding our way in the beautiful, messy journey of motherhood. From sleepless nights to endless diaper changes to preteen sass...
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In this episode, we're talking about what exactly the Easter Bunny is responsible for, getting the perfect shot (even if your kid hates his...
My mom died two summers ago. In front of me, my sister, and my partner. On an extended family vacation. It was traumatizing, so...
We’ve all been there. Bad days. Sometimes, for no reason, they start as soon as we wake up. Or, maybe you had a great...
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying "Be kind to others; you never know what someone else is going through." I’ve always believed in this...
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Read this: The Expatriates by Janice YK Lee
Watch this: Expats, limited series on Prime Video
Overall Opinion of the Book
Claire: I liked the book. I will...
There are a select few things that really upset me. They are:
Being ignored.
Having my hair pulled.
Someone eating all my food (or being unable to...
While children are adept at navigating social media and playing online games, seemingly without instruction, there are so many unused and unexplored parts of...
In + Around Vermont
The UVM Men’s Soccer National Championship Matters to Vermont Families
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...
