Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While we are planning our menus and decorating our tables, it's easy to forget that not everyone will...
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...
Thanksgiving traditions are on the cutting board this month as I redefine my expectations for the holiday, 2020-style. Just like everything else this year,...
We are by no means a devoutly religious household, but my kids love the season of Advent. The 24 days or four Sundays leading...
I’m not even going to pretend we are a minimalist family. I love cleaning things out and surely feel best in a non-cluttered home,...
There’s an immense amount of pressure to have an ambitious New Year’s resolution. If you think about it, New Year’s resolutions are nothing more...
Today is the day, everyone! You sent in your nominations, and we have narrowed it down to the top 8 finalists for our Father...
‘Tis the night before Christmas, but in our humble abode
All of the creatures are vibrating, on Christmas overload.
The stockings were…oh dear, let me see,
I...
We write a Christmas letter every year. It's a lovely tradition and gesture, but every year as we prepare to write it, I can't...
All aboard!!!
This weekend was the amazing Polar Express event by the Vermont Children's Trust Foundation. This is an event I've been looking forward to...
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...
As many of you dear readers already know, I LOVE Etsy! I have found so many wonderful crafters and artists since starting this blog...
7 days from now 136 million Americans will be bracing themselves as they head out on the biggest shopping day of the year: Black...
The holiday season is upon us, folks! Suck it up. It's happening. Ready or not, here it is! Along with the holiday season comes...
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...
