I've written before about my struggles with breastfeeding my first daughter, Nora (you can read more about that here). When I found out I was pregnant with baby #2 I immediately started thinking about what I could do to...
Life is bowl full of cherries. Seriously, go ahead, look at this bowl of cherries…doesn’t it just make you cherry? I mean, cheery? Over the last few weeks, I had the chance to sample a new product from Cheribundi, “The...
The weather! Let me say it again, with more specificity…the weather in Vermont these past two weeks! Can I just get a collective, “Amen?” Even if you’re not religious, let’s just say it together, “Amen!” Springtime in Vermont might...
The problem with working out is ________ (you fill in the blank).  Let’s see if we can name a few together. Gyms: not a lot of choices, fees fees fees, not in convenient locations If there is a gym there may...
I’d like to think that you, gentle readers, follow along in reading all of my blog posts. If so, you’ll recall that in January I talked about finding “me” time. If not, I’ve so conveniently linked the blog post...
It's day 2 of our "Mommy Must Have" series, and I'm here to share my Top 5! Surely there's a lot to consider and think about as you wait for the arrival of your little bundle of joy. 'What type...
“Who cares if you can meditate in a closed room with the door closed and no distractions? Can you meditate in the middle of Times Square? If you can do that, then I’ll be impressed.” --Carolyn Myss Years before I...
When we opened the box of Buddy Fruits for our first family taste test, my little Maggie's eyes grew wide with wonder. "Dat for me?" she questioned, amazed at the array of "fruit squeezie" love. Although Maggie is an...

The Dessert Debacle

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Once in a while I stumble upon a piece of parenting advice that is so brilliant, I feel the need to share it with each and every parent around me. This is a piece of advice that is time-tested...

DIY Baby Wipes

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Anybody have a baby with a tender tushie?  I certainly do!  After 2 horrible yeast infections in about 2 months time I decided that I needed to change something.  I was thinking about going all the way to cloth...
Plenty of New Year's resolutions are fitness-related. In fact, most people see the New Year as a time to leave bad habits in the past and adopt healthy new attitudes and behaviors. For my family, the driving force behind...
When you are pregnant it feels like every part of your body aches at some point. With my first pregnancy I struggled with different aches and pains, but most of them didn't hit until well into my second trimester. With...
Today it happened.  I saw the big brown van pull up in front of the house. I tried to play it cool.  I pretended to have business with the table in front of the window so I could see...

When Sickness Strikes

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“Mommy my tummy hurts,” said my 4 ½ year old this past Monday morning at breakfast. “Aden eat your waffles, you asked me to make them special and you are not allowed to watch anymore TV until you eat your...

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The UVM Men’s Soccer National Championship Matters to Vermont Families

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Late into the evening on Monday, December 16, I lay in bed while my three kids were asleep, watching the Men’s National Collegiate Soccer...