Making it Work

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I am not the most athletic person. I do agree that my past posts on this blog would dispute this, and you may be...
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...
What Is E.F.T., the Emotional Freedom Technique, or Tapping?  EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as tapping, is a type of meditation or therapy...
Sitting near the window, on a cold April night, the chill in my mother's hospital room had me longing for my flannel pajamas. The drive...
A face mask or covering is the must-have accessory of the year, but what about “maskne?” Maybe this next part is too much information...
When I found out that my second child was going to be a girl, I immediately worried that she would grow up to face...

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...
Every weekend, meal planning, preparation, and baking are a part of my family’s routine. With a son who is severely allergic to many foods,...
We know that it can be easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to feeding our families. When you are contending...
“Who cares if you can meditate in a closed room with the door closed and no distractions? Can you meditate in the middle of...

Roots In My Smoothie?!

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Roots In My Smoothie? Smoothies are a staple meal in my family’s daily bustle. With a husband in medical school, a step-daughter in elementary school,...
A few months ago, I stepped on the scale at my yearly check-up. I noticed that the number on the scale was about 25...
Ectopic pregnancy is horrible. It’s every mother’s worst nightmare. Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, usually in a fallopian...
My son Aden got the bug for snowboarding last year when his grandmother bought him one of those cheap plastic snowboards from Target.  We...

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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...