Does an Elf on the Shelf visit your house? I’m going to tell you right now that whether you’re an elf novice or a...
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...
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...
It's a new year and we have had a fabulous year as a blog team! We are so thankful to you all, our fabulous...
Ever since I was a little girl I have LOVED Halloween. Even now, I love decorating the house, carving pumpkins, coming up with creative...
It’s Halloween! Time to dress up the kids, walk them door to door, gather a bag full of candy, and try not to eat...
Taking a family portrait is a very rewarding and yet challenging endeavor. The memories may last a lifetime, but at that moment when the...
We had so much fun at our Favorite Things Moms' Night Out at New Moon Cafe a few weeks ago! It was so fun...
I come from a pretty patriotic family. My grandfather served in the Army in World War II . My grandmother, his wife, held down...
Gratitude is a prevalent and important theme as we begin the month of November. But how do we involve our kids in this mindful...
Prosperity, renewal, adaptability, and ambition. If these sound like words you’d like to associate with 2020, you’re in luck. The year of the Rat...
I found out I was pregnant with my first child at the beginning of December 1995. I wanted to surprise my husband with that...
Ready or not, here it comes.
Vermont winters are long. And cold. So to keep my spirit warm and add to the joyful home I...
Why can’t you just be like everyone else?
Because I’m not like everyone else.
Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday celebrated in December (usually)*, is all about being...
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...
