Earlier this year, my son’s daycare had a Castles and Dragons-themed week. The kids were invited to dress up for the occasion. A few...
Before we moved to Vermont, my husband and I had our holiday schedule streamlined. When we had kids, we decided that we would not...
With the holidays just around the corner, I wanted to write about the wondrous joy of gift giving. Seriously, isn't it a joy to...
A few weeks ago we drove home from a Family Reunion weekend at Lake Honeoye in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. I...
Happy Valentine's Day!
Since today's photography topic is a bit dry, although HIGHLY important, I wanted to started off by saying how much we love...
This dish is one that brings me back to every Christmas morning I've ever had.
It started when I was a kid, awake way too...
1. My kids are another year older, and I still don’t have a picture of them on Santa’s lap.
When the holiday cards and Facebook...
As the holidays quickly approach, I’ve been brainstorming, crowdsourcing, and researching thoughtful and frugal gifts for teachers and school support staff who all help...
Halloween is a really exciting holiday for kids and adults alike. It can also be a really difficult time for many children due to...
Chanukah 2021 is here (AKA: Our second COVID Chanukah)! At least this time we can actually have socially supported gatherings. Phew.
I don’t know about...
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...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I love Christmas, I mean I LOVE Christmas. It’s always been my most favorite holiday and...
Welcome to the sometimes cold but always delightful Vermont holiday season!
Whether you stay close to home or decide to take a tour of the...
At some point in the fall, I was observing my two kids (ages 6 and 7, at the time) playing with LEGOs. They were...


















