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...
December is a busy month. In the middle of all the shopping, planning, and traveling, I want to bake Christmas cookies. How on earth can...
Today is the day, everyone!  You sent in your nominations, and we have narrowed it down to the top 8 finalists for our Father...
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ShopVT 2015 is Here!

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  Win BIG this Holiday Season   For the third year in a row we have partnered with Try Vermont First  and are thrilled to announce the launch of...
Happy New Year, Everyone! (insert silver paper noisemaker being blown in your face.) No, I don’t need to check my calendar. This is the authentic New...
Our family loves Christmas. A typical night in December will find us all huddled around the kitchen table with me addressing holiday cards and our...
I think many parents have realized that babies don’t need much. Once you start celebrating holidays and first birthdays, you also come to the...
I love the fourth of July. I love this holiday for what it represents and what it reminds us of; that we are truly...

A Tribute to Dad

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This blog is usually all about the mommas, but today, in honor of Father's Day, we are taking time to recognize and give thanks...
The school year is in full swing and the holidays are just around the corner. Now is the time we, as parents and caregivers,...
There’s a debate going on among moms - whether or not to use the Switch Witch this Halloween. The Switch Witch sounds pretty perfect. On...

Why We “Elf”

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It's funny that such a simple, rather benign thing as an elf doll has become such a phenomenon. I remember when I first heard about...
When I think of October, the first two words that come to mind are FAMILY COSTUME. Never mind that the month also includes my...
Ahh the holidays…the food, the decorations, the family…the travel. Any of you ever travel with kiddos in tow? It’s Monday morning and most of...

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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...