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...
Father's Day.
In my nearly five years of being a single mom, Father's Day has become a day I have learned to dread.
What is there to...
My family and I find December to be a challenging time of year. We celebrate Hanukkah, a minor 8-day Jewish holiday that celebrates our...
It's what we do anyway, without naming it anything special.
Wrapping lights around poles and chopping down evergreens and paying much attention to peppermint. It's...
Chocolate. I really think it's the perfect gift. I mean who doesn't love chocolate? Especially women! Why do we love this delicious and decadent...
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...
The Christmas season is one of my favorite times of year and I love that there are so many family friendly events in VT...
Vermont Mom has finished our 2021 series of favorite Vermont Made gifts with what matters most - time spent together exploring our Brave Little...
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...
Turkey Chili Stuffed Delicata Squash Mummies
With Halloween just gone by, and Thanksgiving coming, these stuffed squash mummies are a fun way to celebrate the...
As the Holiday season fast approaches I find myself grasping at gift ideas.
Allow me to backtrack a bit first. Last year, and every year...
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...
As I sit here staring at my computer and contemplating how to write this Father's Day post, I find myself struggling with what to...
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...

















