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...
Is there really anything better than sitting on the back deck, watching the kids quietly play, while sipping an adult beverage made with gin, with your significant other or group of friends? Add in the warm temperature and sun...
When I was pregnant with our son, I was sick from week six until delivery, nauseous all the time and losing my lunch on the daily. I remember my doctor saying, “Oh, you’ll feel better at 12 weeks,” then,...
Now that print is dead, maple syrup is the best thing to come from trees.
With Maple Open House Weekend and the Vermont Maple Festival behind us, my family is on an extreme maple kick. I have to say “extreme”...
As a Spanish teacher, I spend quite a lot of time planning curriculum around national holidays and culture. Every year around this time, my colleague and I host a cultural event to bring Hispanic culture into our school for...
One thing I never had time for in my full-time working mom days was baking. I didn’t do it. Like, ever. Honestly, my family was lucky if they got a home cooked dinner.
Baking a sugar cookie recipe for dessert...
Hello, my name is Sarah and I am a YouTube addict.
My YouTube addiction started after my husband and I decided to cut the cord on our cable TV subscription. Because of this, we no longer have access to...
This post is not sponsored by any of the meal delivery services listed below. It’s simply one busy mom sharing her experiences. Please enjoy.
I am completely obsessed with meal delivery services.
Meal delivery services work well for me because...
I know I’m not alone when I say that we are busy. My husband and I both work full time, and by the time we pick up our son, get home, take care of our dogs, and do the...
January is soup month, and I couldn’t be more excited.
I love everything about soup, and you will find it on our meal plan at least once per week. Coupled with a crusty loaf of bread, and you have...
Pumpkin pie is an essential part of a Thanksgiving meal. But not for my family.
My husband and kids hate pumpkin pie. While I like it, I can’t eat an entire pumpkin pie on my own before it goes bad....
In + Around Vermont
Ultimate Summer Fun for Kids in Milton, Vermont
When we moved to Milton, everyone seemed to have an opinion about the town. Many implied that the town was not pretty, safe, or...
