I consider myself to be rather crafty. I can hold my own when it comes to DIY projects. But the one thing I hadn't...
"Mama, why is my drawing in the garbage?" Violet pouted from behind hurt eyes, her little toddler hand clutched around a scribbled-on piece of ripped-out notebook paper. "Oh,...
The year was 2008. I was seven months pregnant with our fourth daughter and we were on our "Babymoon". My husband and I spent...
Ready or not, here it comes.   Vermont winters are long. And cold. So to keep my spirit warm and add to the joyful home I...
Did you all know that Vermont had a monsoon season? I sure didn't, but you can't really argue with the inches (and inches and...
I am a former wedding and portrait photographer with a dirty secret: I now take almost all of my photos with a cell phone.  My...

DIY Baby Wipes

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Anybody have a baby with a tender tushie?  I certainly do!  After 2 horrible yeast infections in about 2 months time I decided that...

My Pin-Up Photo Shoot

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A few weeks ago, at the Divas on Deck event, I received a voucher from Michael Rork and his wife, Athena, of Zinfandel Photography,...
The statistics are staggering.  You and your family may be completely unaware of what is going on right under your own roof.  In fact,...
The hubs and I are no strangers to large renovation projects. Our first house was a tiny (900 square feet!) place just outside of...
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DIY Instagram Frame

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I love art!  Unfortunately I don’t have an eye for it and my tastes are pretty varied.  I also don’t have one of those houses...
Halloween is right around the corner, so I rounded up my favorite Halloween food and decorations to share with you. We love hosting a Halloween...
Johanna of J Silverman Photography is currently a Vermont based photographer specializing in family, newborn, maternity, pet, and wedding photography. Her style could be described...
Gratitude is a prevalent and important theme as we begin the month of November. But how do we involve our kids in this mindful...

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...