Since my sensitive son entered 5th grade two years ago, his middle school experiences cause me to remember this awkward time of life in...
Vermont is hiding incredible Instagrammers. In the mountains, by the lake, down the street. Do you scroll? Me too. Sure, there’s a downside to...
One day, this past summer, I was in my bedroom changing into my bathing suit. I heard my two boys, ages 4 and 5,...
I'll admit it. My kids are picky eaters.
I introduce a wide variety of food to my children, but they remain picky eaters. As a...
It’s true. The pre-kid version of me had this laundry list of things that my kid would never do. My first foray into parenting...
The fall is full of fresh starts for everyone in my household.
For me, this includes decluttering the house.
Last year, I started giving...
It’s time to face the music, moms. None of us are flawless and this post is here to remind you that there’s no rule...
I didn’t always love Vermont. Writing those words, I realize how odd that may sound to people. But the truth simply is, I didn’t...
In my adult life, I’ve always worked full time. If not more. Sometimes, I was also working part-time and volunteering, too. So much of...
The NICU, which stands for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit isn’t discussed in What To Expect When You're Expecting, or The Girlfriends Guide to...
Toddler friendly TV shows have really been very helpful to my morning-routine success and end-of-the-day need to cuddle, and they are way more than...
Driving. Windows rolled down, breeze blowing my hair, perfect music on the radio (80s hair band genre, preferably) and maybe a destination in mind....
My sewing skills are sadly lacking.
Honestly, most of my sewing skills came from home economics class in middle school when I sewed an apron....
I have a dirty little secret. I use a housecleaning service.
Outsourcing chores and using domestic services has saved my sanity.
A few years ago, a...
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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...
