As much as I love - and have longed for - summer, it comes with its own challenges. Like the inevitable sunscreen and toddler...
“How can I help my kids love art?” My mother asked my first-grade teacher.
My mom was not an expert in art herself but...
My son, a fifth grader, plays lacrosse. It’s the only sport he plays. After asking him year after year if he wanted to try...
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As moms, we hope our kids grow up to be happy...
Hi! I’m Mo, and I live in Saint Albans.
And I’m Erica, from Fairfax.
We’re a part of the BVTMB team, but we don’t live in...
I never went tent camping until I began dating my now husband. It just wasn’t something my family did when I was growing up....
Before turning 40, there are many things I want to accomplish.
Birthdays come, and birthdays go. Some people ignore turning another year older, others celebrate...
Ok, parents. As you know, going anywhere with a baby takes planning ahead. Even something as small as a day trip.
Whether it’s a quick...
I began compiling my mommy bucket list when I was pregnant with my first child six years ago. My idea was to have a...
Sometimes the rainy weather can really get us down, but only if we let it.
We sure have had our share of it in...
We all wrestle with our “inner critic” from time to time - that little nagging voice that tells you that you’re doing things wrong,...
Lately, everyone is throwing around a bunch of terms about inclusion, cultural appropriation, equity, and equality… I’ve noticed sometimes these words get used in...
I have done a lot of driving since the beginning of the year. A. LOT.
If I were leasing my car, I would be well...
Taking on a bathroom renovation is not for the faint of heart. My husband tried to warn me how much time and money it...


















