Toddlers-little balls of energy that are still pint-sized and cute; yet can be so destructive. I still refer to our youngest son as a baby,...
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...
I'm holding my breath. My little girl is painting and having a ball and I find that I'm holding my breath and my fist...
Hey there you reading this blog, would you believe that two months ago I had locked myself  in the bathroom, was listening to my...
There’s an old Yiddish folk tale about a man who is feeling overwhelmed by his home life. As a single mom, I feel overwhelmed...
If you need a laugh, dear readers, this story is for  you. Although I look back fondly at the many beautiful ways in which...
There’s an old theater class exercise that I’ve taken to playing in my head to help me prioritize when I feel like I’m approaching...

Top 10 Parenting Perks

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There are so many wonderful, beautiful, life-changing reasons to have kids. But there are quite a few "bonus" reasons for having kids around, too. Whether...
The following story is difficult for me to share. My daughter made some poor decisions on social media, and I hope that by sharing...
When I was pregnant with my second child, I worried about how I was going to deal with two kids. Among my many worries,...
I like dancing. I’m not talking about Dancing with the Stars, merengue, salsa, ballroom nonsense…I’m talking about going to a club, and dancing like no...
"The BVTMB is getting real this week about a sometimes taboo, but important topic...S-E-X!  Our team is sharing the good, the bad, and the...
My daughter recently turned two and is in the midst of being a full on toddler.   My husband and I are amazed by the...
Babywearing is one of the oldest modes of caring for one’s child. Like breastfeeding, eating organic and buying local, babywearing has been having a...

In + Around Vermont

Winter in Vermont

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It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...