Before we moved to Vermont, my husband and I had our holiday schedule streamlined. When we had kids, we decided that we would not...
As I’ve grown older, my short term memory has grown worse. So much so that I actually asked my doctor if early onset Alzheimer’s...

Count Your Blessings

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As Thanksgiving nears I can’t help but feel nostalgic. The feelings of gratefulness, thankfulness, and pride are smothering (in a good way). As a Mother...
Ever since I was a little girl I have LOVED Halloween. Even now, I love decorating the house, carving pumpkins, coming up with creative...
Some of my favorite gifts to both give and receive are experience-based gifts, but I have to admit that this is a relatively new...
Party planning is not what it used to be. Back in my own 1980s birthday party heyday we played games like Drop the Clothespin...
I have never been to an all inclusive resort before and now I’m wondering why it took me so long. I am honestly the most relaxed I have ever been coming off of a vacation. Choose an all-inclusive resort and let your busy, tired brain rest!
It's time for our Vermont Mom favorite Vermont gifts of 2021! We've got a fantastic series coming your way. First to drop is, of course,...
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...
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...
It’s more than just a box to me. It’s simple, not adorned in fancy jewels or designs, but made from a sturdy stock of...
Did you know that this Friday (March 1st) is Dr. Seuss' birthday? It's probably one of those things that only Elementary school teachers or...
Does an Elf on the Shelf visit your house? I’m going to tell you right now that whether you’re an elf novice or a...

Gift Wrap Storage

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Each year my goal is to be done Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving.  I've never actually met the goal but it's one I like to...

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...