My parents divorced when I was six. My parents lived in different states and splitting the holidays literally meant splitting each day in half....
In keeping with my grass-fed butter series, I decided to make some of these special Valentine’s delights. They are so delicious. I used a combination...

ShopVT 2014 is Here!

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ShopVT 2014 is officially here! So what is ShopVT? ShopVT 2014 was started by us (BurlingtonVT Moms Blog) and Try Vermont First, and seeks to showcase...
Before we moved to Vermont, my husband and I had our holiday schedule streamlined. When we had kids, we decided that we would not...
1. Sign up to bake a pie for a party. 2. Immediately realize that you have never made a pie before, unless you count the...
It's the final countdown and you are going over in your mind everyone that you will see this week at parties and play dates....
Last Easter, when my son was about a year and a half old, I’ll admit: I was unprepared. The Easter Bunny and I did...
My children love to get advent calendars at the beginning of every December. Advent calendars help them count down the days until Christmas. They also...
With the holidays here in full swing, Jason, my husband, and I have had several conversations of new traditions we want to start with...
By this point it’s no secret, I love to get creative with my kid. I also love sharing open-ended project ideas that aren’t intimidating...
I love marking the seasons with my kids and holidays are a great way to do it. I find that holidays are more fun with...
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...
Do you have an Elf on the Shelf?  We do.  Her name is Jingle. I was super excited to start this tradition when I heard stories...
Before I became a dad, I had an altogether different view on babies. I was definitely less tolerant of other people’s babies, that’s for...

In + Around Vermont

Winter in Vermont

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It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...