We had so much fun at our “Ask the Doctor” event in partnership with The University of Vermont Medical Center!
Scout and Company graciously opening up their space to us for this event and their North Ave. location was the perfect spot!...
Like most moms, I can easily turn into scary mama bear when somebody threatens to, or actually hurts my child.
There have been times at the park when I've had to hold myself back from knocking a 12 year old...
I am packing a lot of school lunches this year.
My daughter is in preschool, where the children have to bring a packed lunch and my son is in kindergarten. Theoretically, he could buy a lunch, but he is picky...
"Mama, why is my drawing in the garbage?" Violet pouted from behind hurt eyes, her little toddler hand clutched around a scribbled-on piece of ripped-out notebook paper.
"Oh, whoops! I'm sure it was an accident," I stammered, feigning surprise.
If you have a kid in...
I’ve had those talks we’re all supposed to have with our kiddos about their private parts. You know how it goes... You’ve just finished giving them a bath when you put on your “serious voice” and talk about how...
As I look around my home, I can’t help but notice all the things that bring me joy: Scrumptiously soft, brightly colored clothing, fabulously lightweight eco-friendly jewelry, pure, therapeutic grade essential oils, and coordinating sets of travel bags and...
I am currently in the process of trying to wean my youngest and last baby.
Let me clarify. I am currently planning to wean my youngest and last baby. This planning stage has been occurring for the past 3...
In my last post, I tried to persuade you that you should teach your kids to write thank you notes. Here, I want to show my tricks for making that actually happen. Like teaching your child anything, it does...
I have done a lot of driving since the beginning of the year. A. LOT.
If I were leasing my car, I would be well over the mileage limit for the next five years. It takes me exactly two hours...
Let me start by saying that I am a huge fan of public education.
I love the diversity, teachers, social aspects, learning, and the routine my kids experience when at school. I have some friends who give their public school children...
Choosing a daycare can be a daunting task.
There are many home daycares and daycare centers out there, but space is so limited that we, as parents, often have to make choices about where to send our kids months in...
Prior to having my son, I was adamant we would follow the ‘no screen time’ rule.
I told my husband (at the time) about all the research done on the neurological impact of too much screen time on an...
Did you know that sanitizing makeup is necessary? I consider makeup sanitizing to be the first step in good skin hygiene.
Makeup can do a lot to improve the appearance of your skin and make a tired momma look...
I’m done having children. Our family is complete, and it is time for my husband and me to accept that we are done with the baby phase of our life together.
Even typing those words is gut-wrenching, regardless of how...
In + Around Vermont
Ultimate Summer Fun for Kids in Milton, Vermont
When we moved to Milton, everyone seemed to have an opinion about the town. Many implied that the town was not pretty, safe, or...
