Christmas is my favorite time of year.
I deck the house out in decorations and watch every Christmas movie ever made. My Mom has always...
My husband’s birthday and Mother’s Day are just one week apart. Over the past few years of celebrating both occasions in such close proximity,...
As the holidays quickly approach, I’ve been brainstorming, crowdsourcing, and researching thoughtful and frugal gifts for teachers and school support staff who all help...
As a Spanish teacher, I spend quite a lot of time planning curriculum around national holidays and culture. Every year around this time, my...
Party planning is not what it used to be. Back in my own 1980s birthday party heyday we played games like Drop the Clothespin...
So here we are... its December! No matter what you and your family celebrate it is the season of giving. We give to our...
Halloween is a really exciting holiday for kids and adults alike. It can also be a really difficult time for many children due to...
Chanukah 2021 is here (AKA: Our second COVID Chanukah)! At least this time we can actually have socially supported gatherings. Phew.
I don’t know about...
I learned to love Valentine's Day when I had children, ending my fitful relationship with the annual day for love.
Maybe Cupid’s arrow missed me...
I can clearly remember Thanksgiving at my grandmother's house when I was growing up.
The table was nearly too long for the dining area, and...
Here we are! It's officially the holiday season! And do you know what that means? I'm taking some time off of stepping on the...
I come from a pretty patriotic family. My grandfather served in the Army in World War II . My grandmother, his wife, held down...
I never expected to be a father. I made it to my mid-40s without having children. I was single and leading a pretty leisurely...
Are you looking for something fun to do with your kiddos on Saturdays? Maybe a way for them to explore and take part in...
In + Around Vermont
Winter in Vermont
It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...
