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I remember a conversation I had with someone before I. I said the entered the ranks of motherhood. I knew I'd be tired, I knew...
In my last post, I listed the top 5 "Teen Angst" and "Heartbreaking Relationship" movies that I can't wait to share with my kids...
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Many books have been controversial over the years and some have even been banned from libraries. Such classics as The Great Gatsby, The Adventures...
Have you ever wished that you had a sign on your forehead that read, “Handle with Care,” or that there was part of your...
I am one thousand percent team #FreeBritney. I have to admit, however, that something about the movement doesn’t sit right with me. If you’re not...
A few years back, we had a follower who was upset with something we posted on Facebook. LOL! Who am I kidding? People get upset...
This Friday, October 12th, we will be having our play group at Battery Park in Burlington from 10-12pm. Feel free to bring a blanket...
April 22nd is Earth Day and it also marks my son being potty trained for a full year. Hallelujah! We'd had some false starts, and...
I love listening to podcasts. They combine companionable conversation with the convenience of on-demand digital programming. I depend on podcasts to get me through any and...
Sometimes, clarity is found in quiet…in absence. Somedays are full of stillness and I find myself spending more time being mindful of all that is...
Blended families are not uncommon. Although there's debate about the actual divorce rate, and the  statistic of 50% that generally gets quoted may be overstated,...

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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...