There’s a debate going on among moms - whether or not to use the Switch Witch this Halloween. The Switch Witch sounds pretty perfect. On Halloween, your children put their candy outside their bedroom and the witch swoops down, scoops...
Pear and Cardamom Custard Bake  It’s officially fall. Time to get those ovens dusted off and ready for baking some delicious autumn treats. This recipe is so easy but the presentation makes it looks like it took hours. The cardamom...
Summer time is perfect for a quick, light refreshing dinner. These fish taco bowls are all of those and are packed with lots of flavor.  Fish taco bowls with strawberry mango salsa and lime crema Feeds 6 For the Fish: 2 lbs haddock...
I’m a terrible cook. Let’s just put that out there. Cooking is not my strength.  While I wish I was a phenomenal cook and my family could rave about my delicious yet healthy feasts, I have no issue admitting that...
In the laundry list of things we parents worry about, for some reason, my toddler’s daycare lunches have been a troublesome topic for me. I know it’s silly—there are far greater worries to have—and yet I have spent countless hours...
As my son was about to have his second birthday, I had a very difficult task ahead of me. What to provide for daycare-friendly birthday treats?! First, I’ll just say that I incorrectly assumed that in-class treats were not a “thing”...
I’m not really a New Year’s resolution kind of person. I do always try to reflect on what went well in the past year and what I’d like to change in the coming one. I don’t set strict goals...
December is a busy month. In the middle of all the shopping, planning, and traveling, I want to bake Christmas cookies. How on earth can I find time to bake Christmas cookies? I use every shortcut I can think of!...
Every weekend, meal planning, preparation, and baking are a part of my family’s routine. With a son who is severely allergic to many foods, eating out and eating pre-prepared foods just aren’t options in my home. Our weekend cooking...
We are about one month into the school year. Are you in a dreaded lunch rut yet? For our family, we will likely be packing lunches for our son forever. My son has a number of food allergies, including...
Crock-pot meals and the crock-pot itself did not grace our kitchen while I was growing up. My mother hated cooking; in fact, other than breakfast items like pancakes, French toast, and waffles, she does pretty much anything to avoid...
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 result, dinner is a struggle. My first option is to cook whatever I feel like...
In all honesty, wine or wine cocktails are often my go-to for a hot summer night. When I am on a date with my husband, I always grab the wine list to see what they have for white wine....
Summer hasn’t even officially kicked off yet, and I am over here like, “Bring on the cocktails P-L-E-A-S-E!” In this episode of my Summer Cocktail Series: Refreshing Vodka Drinks,  I will be showcasing five cocktails made with vodka. When...

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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...