I just can’t with the Elf on the Shelf. I literally CAN NOT. I am not that mom. Sorry kids. And I’ve made it four Christmases so far without even having to give it a thought. Seriously, someone gifted an...
Every year, it amazes me how fast the holidays approach. I mean, didn’t we just start back to school yesterday?! And, what, tomorrow is Thanksgiving!?! Christmas is in a week and a half? Oh, but then we have the...
Are you still decorating for fall, or have you moved on to Christmas? I am a little in between, mostly because I need to paint my dining room. I still have fall out in full force, but Christmas is...
I hate Halloween. There, I said it. I'm finally sharing my unpopular opinion about what I think is the worst holiday ever. Besides the whole asinine practice of telling our kids it's okay to go up to a stranger's...
Preschoolers are known to be driven by the “I want it now” response which includes decreased self-control and intense, unregulated changing on a whim.
Picture this...
It’s a beautiful fall day and you are out shopping with your child. You leave...
Thanksgiving dinner is a wonderful time for families to get together, but it's also a ton of work!
Growing up, my grandmother was in charge of cooking a grand Thanksgiving feast for our entire extended family. She spent so much...
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.
I’ve always loved getting dressed up even when I was little and my mom made Halloween costumes for us based on a specific theme. Peep these cute duck Halloween costumes!
When I was in...
Halloween is just around the corner... time to start looking for those Halloween costume deals!
I love Target.
I’m pretty sure the majority of moms I know love Target. I mean, who doesn't love Target?
One of the most wonderful gifts this...
I really enjoy Halloween. I love seeing everyone dressed up and their creative costumes, haunted houses, the Teal Pumpkin Project, and the fun events planned in our community. However, if you would walk into my house right now, you would...
Earlier this year, my son’s daycare had a Castles and Dragons-themed week. The kids were invited to dress up for the occasion. A few weeks prior, we happened to visit Medieval Times, and our son became obsessed with knights,...
My family and I find December to be a challenging time of year. We celebrate Hanukkah, a minor 8-day Jewish holiday that celebrates our survival over assimilation to the Syrian-Greeks. We’re here because throughout history our people have fought...
It all started a long, long time ago… kidding! The first COVID Christmas happened to coincide with my kids being the ripe old ages of four and two. The ages when a box can be a favorite toy, and...
Welcome to the sometimes cold but always delightful Vermont holiday season!
Whether you stay close to home or decide to take a tour of the state, Vermont has so many terrific holiday activities in December, all set in our gorgeous...
Are you new to Vermont and wondering where to get a freshly-cut Christmas tree this year? Or maybe just a live one, even if it is pre-cut? Or maybe you have always had an artificial tree but want a...
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,...
