We’ve all had those days when everyone, especially mom, needs some downtime or a new peaceful activity in order to survive the rest of the day. Enter budget-friendly crafts!
Wouldn’t it be fun to feel prepared with a few...
Three years ago, I gave birth to a precious baby girl, which has provided me with the opportunity to finally shop in the ninety percent of the store that is dedicated to the color pink.
For years, I dreamed...
As fall brings cooler weather, I realize that my kids’ coats and shoes are completely out of control. The haphazard pile of cold weather necessities is taking over my house.
You see, there is no coat closet at the door...
Have you always wanted to put together amazing home videos but have no idea where to start or how they are made?
Hopefully, after this post, you will know not only how to make amazing home videos, but will also...
When I was little, my mom taught me how to sew. Since then, I have made many different items with fabric, but one of my favorite things to do is upcycle fabrics we already have into something new.
This...
I learned how to sew some 20-odd years ago, and have spent the last 15ish years as a professional seamstress, first as a costume seamstress for a large theme park down in Florida, then in the Plattsburgh and Burlington...
The start of the school year always reminds me of fresh starts, new beginnings, excitement, and resolutions.
My dreams of sending my daughter, now, daughters to school with healthy homemade snacks often start out like a high-speed race, but end...
Let me start out by saying that I don’t use lotion. I don’t like the feeling of it, I dislike having greasy skin, and frankly, the few extra seconds it would take me to rub lotion all over my...
When I told my daughter, Violet, that I would be combining her birthday party with her little sister's last summer, I expected some pouting. Instead, she surprised me by announcing that she wanted a Doctor Seuss birthday party featuring...
I recently had the pleasure of flying across the country with my 4.5-year-old son, M.J., and my 14-month-old daughter, C.
I wasn't at all worried about the big kid. The 4-year-old was happy as a clam to have extra iPad...
The first time I ever tried knitting, I was a wee Girl Scout in elementary school.
I knit a headband. My mom cast on my stitches for me and, with some instruction, off I went, happily knitting. I wish...
Every January, I look forward to watching the Rose Parade. I love flowers and I miss them over the winter.
Obviously, I should grow some houseplants. Then I can have beautiful plants and flowers all year long. Houseplants can really...
We are by no means a devoutly religious household, but my kids love the season of Advent. The 24 days or four Sundays leading up to the celebration of Christmas Day, or the birth of Christ, bring a special...
The other day I was in the store browsing through the Christmas decorations when I saw this really cute milk bottle decorated for Santa’s milk. It was so cute but I thought I certainly have enough glass bottles at...
In + Around Vermont
My Rural Vermont Community Is Worth the Sacrifice of Convenience
I am a born and raised Vermonter.
I was born in Burlington, grew up in Colchester, went to school in South Burlington, graduated from UVM,...
