I’m currently experiencing every emotion under the sun. Even so, I feel calm that Vermont schools will be closed for in-person learning. I’m guessing you...
 It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week.  Have you hugged your kid’s teacher?  Have you at least thanked them for their time, energy, attention, care, and,...

My First Love

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I'm a born reader. My earliest memories include laying upside down on a couch or a chair, my feet slung up on the back and...
We’ve all heard the statements from our parents and grandparents, “Well in my day…” I’ll admit that I’ve rolled my eyes a time or two(hundred) listening...
A new statewide school cell phone ban in Vermont has become a hot topic of debate. I have big feelings about this and want...
School lunch. Those two words are enough to make some parents shudder. I was among the gaggles of parents who dreaded the chore with a passion....
We are excited to be participating in the Booking Across the USA project as Vermont's representative blog! In an effort to showcase regional books, blogs...
Many of us have heard that the process of finding and applying to college is difficult, for both the student and their family. I...
Racism is a huge problem in this country. I wish there was an easy way to solve this horrendous problem, but there is no easy...
It’s time to register your pre-K kids for Kindergarten here in the Burlington area.  “But it’s only March?”, you might be thinking. I know, but around...
I had no idea how hard it was to find a great daycare/preschool option, especially if you are looking in the middle of the...
Disclaimer: The opinions stated in this post on fall school reopening are my own, and only my own. I am a working mother in...
Did you know that this Friday (March 1st) is Dr. Seuss' birthday? It's probably one of those things that only Elementary school teachers or...
Nature has always been an important part of my life. I remember climbing trees and building forts in the strip of woods behind my...

In + Around Vermont

Winter in Vermont

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It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...