Christmas is my favorite time of year.
I deck the house out in decorations and watch every Christmas movie ever made. My Mom has always made Christmas a big deal so we have many traditions that we do not skip....
I really enjoy Halloween. I love seeing everyone dressed up and their creative costumes, haunted houses, the Teal Pumpkin Project, and the fun events planned in our community. However, if you would walk into my house right now, you would...
Gift-giving can be tough and overwhelming but Vermont Mom's series of posts about our favorite Vermont Made gifts have you covered! We've picked Vermont businesses that never disappoint.
Gift cards can be a wonderful option, they put the selection in...
My favorite Christmas carol is Oh Holy Night. Every time I hear it, I get chills! The line I love the most is "The weary world rejoices..." I love how the Christmas season brings a sense of hope and...
Summer break is just around the corner here in Vermont. I love having my kids home with me and look forward to all of the fun outdoor things we can get into. However, I dread rainy days. I hate...
When I think of October, the first two words that come to mind are FAMILY COSTUME. Never mind that the month also includes my birthday and my anniversary. We are going to dress up and I can't wait!
Parenthood brings...
Gingerbread cookies are such a classic treat for the holidays.
I have always loved eating gingerbread cookies, but I just bought mine from a store. Making them from scratch seemed like way too much work. Also, while my baking tends...
It’s the holidays and the one time of year we let ourselves indulge in the pleasure of watching the same old movies over and over again. It’s a tradition in our house to watch the classics at least once,...
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 kids overall, so I'm already excited about Halloween even though it's weeks away. My family...
Thanksgiving dinner is a wonderful time for families to get together, but it's also a ton of work!
Growing up, my grandmother was in charge of cooking a grand Thanksgiving feast for our entire extended family. She spent so much...
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 treat? Well there's this reason...
And this reason...
And this one too...
I've met very few people that...
We are back with our last and final day of Shop VT 2013.
It has been so much fun sharing all of these amazing local businesses with you all and we hope you have found some great gift ideas for...
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 scale. Now, let's get it straight... I'm still diary free, so there's an easy weight...
Thanksgiving traditions are on the cutting board this month as I redefine my expectations for the holiday, 2020-style. Just like everything else this year, COVID has thrown a monkey wrench into our plans, our lives... and our traditions. Finding...
In + Around Vermont
Moving to the Vermont Gayborhood of Our Dreams
My wife and I, with our then 2-year-old, moved to Vermont in 2021 from rural Missouri.
While we had great friends and community in Missouri,...
