Last year, I had a no good, very bad, ridiculous day with my daughter. But... it actually wasn't terrible.
Here's how it started: I was off...
Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers. There are hearts, chocolate candies, cute little cards, and flowers everywhere. For many people, it’s also a...
After a recent piano recital, a mom friend and I were reflecting on how maybe, just maybe, our kiddos could have used a little...
I often look back at my pretend mom ideas from before I had kids, and laugh. I used to think that it would be...
Humans want to put things into categories, to find patterns. No inherent problem there. As parents and caregivers, we have influence over how our...
I’ve moved around a LOT in my life; back and forth between coasts, in between, and abroad. Until recently, I never stayed in one...
The other day, I scored big time at a local consignment shop. I got “Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls,” for a mere $4! This...
My son was born on September 11, 2003: the second anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, on the Pentagon, and...
Unleashing your mom power can turn a meek and mild Mindy to a badass Betty. And, at the same time, unleashing your mom power...
My husband and I were so excited to bring Maddie to the hot air balloon festival in Stowe, Vermont, when I woke up feeling...
Before I settled on a preschool for my son last fall I was kind of anxious about it. Quite frankly, it was ridiculous. It's...
Usually we are all about mom at BurlingtonVT Moms Blog, but in light of Father's Day, we wanted to do something to recognize the...
Occasionally, it's nice to get unsolicited advice.
People tell me that I give good advice, and I don't think they're entirely wrong. The thing is,...
My son is a very active little boy. I thought that sports would be a great way for him to burn off some of...
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The UVM Men’s Soccer National Championship Matters to Vermont Families
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...
