Within the last year, my son has started to exert his independence by saying, “Mommy, I do it!” or, “Mommy, I do it myself!”...
The leaves have nearly finished changing colors which means we have to Pumpkin Spice-ify everything, right? Well, maybe not. I love a good pumpkin...
According to CNN’s middle class calculator, my family lands firmly in the middle class for Chittenden County, Vermont. I checked other sources as well,...
Free and easy Halloween costumes are the best costumes.
My children love Halloween! Mostly, they love candy. They enjoy dressing up in costumes, but they...
We are about one month into the school year. Are you in a dreaded lunch rut yet?
For our family, we will likely be...
Raising three daughters has taught me that each experience in parenting multiple children is extremely diverse, at every level. Raising one daughter does not...
Fall fashion is my jam. Yup, I just said that. I actually don’t think I’ve ever said that out loud and only ever thought...
Crock-pot meals and the crock-pot itself did not grace our kitchen while I was growing up. My mother hated cooking; in fact, other than...
In the world of parenting, there are some pretty divisive topics like working moms vs stay at home moms, breast vs formula, siblings vs only...
We have all heard that one cannot pour from an empty cup, however getting to the place where you know what refuels you and...
Our children spend a gazillion hours of their lives in school, so chances are good that you and your child will have to speak...
When I lost my second child through miscarriage, one of the things I found incredibly difficult was validating their existence. It seemed particularly sad...
Over the summer, the July 4th holiday brought my extended family together in a joyful (and extremely hot) reunion on the lake. Two cousins...
Halloween is a really exciting holiday for kids and adults alike. It can also be a really difficult time for many children due to...
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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...
