Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, right? Then why do families constantly struggle with gifts, even going as far as opening...
Pumpkin pie is an essential part of a Thanksgiving meal. But not for my family.
My husband and kids hate pumpkin pie. While I like...
Ready or not, here it comes.
Vermont winters are long. And cold. So to keep my spirit warm and add to the joyful home I...
My mother in law doesn't know that Pinterest exists. I think someday soon I should introduce her, though, because she employs an ancient technique...
Ah, it’s December. It’s time for the good ol’ Elf on the Shelf to come roaring back into social media pics.
Yes, Sally, I...
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.
I’ve always loved getting dressed up even when I was little and my mom made Halloween costumes for...
I don't know about you, but the holidays were crazy at my house. There was a constant flow of family members in and out....
When I was pregnant with my eldest daughter, a lot of my dreams centered on the various holiday traditions I was going to create...
My parents divorced when I was six.
My parents lived in different states and splitting the holidays literally meant splitting each day in half....
As many of you dear readers already know, I LOVE Etsy! I have found so many wonderful crafters and artists since starting this blog...
In the last few years I've stopped making a New Year's resolution.
I make enough resolutions throughout the year, that by the time New Years...
Disclaimer: This post is a NOT a sponsored post, nor did the Green Bean Casserole Council of America request that I write this post....
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...
I found out I was pregnant with my first child at the beginning of December 1995. I wanted to surprise my husband with that...
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...
