When I lost my second child through miscarriage, one of the things I found incredibly difficult was validating their existence. It seemed particularly sad...
Over the summer, the July 4th holiday brought my extended family together in a joyful (and extremely hot) reunion on the lake. Two cousins...
Since my sensitive son entered 5th grade two years ago, his middle school experiences cause me to remember this awkward time of life in...
Vermont is hiding incredible Instagrammers. In the mountains, by the lake, down the street. Do you scroll? Me too. Sure, there’s a downside to...
It’s true. The pre-kid version of me had this laundry list of things that my kid would never do. My first foray into parenting...
The fall is full of fresh starts for everyone in my household.
For me, this includes decluttering the house.
Last year, I started giving...
It’s time to face the music, moms. None of us are flawless and this post is here to remind you that there’s no rule...
The NICU, which stands for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit isn’t discussed in What To Expect When You're Expecting, or The Girlfriends Guide to...
Toddler friendly TV shows have really been very helpful to my morning-routine success and end-of-the-day need to cuddle, and they are way more than...
Driving. Windows rolled down, breeze blowing my hair, perfect music on the radio (80s hair band genre, preferably) and maybe a destination in mind....
I have a dirty little secret. I use a housecleaning service.
Outsourcing chores and using domestic services has saved my sanity.
A few years ago, a...
Growing up, school birthday treats were always cupcakes. Always.
These days, most schools discourage parents from sending cupcakes as school birthday treats. Some schools ban...
Prior to having my son, I was adamant we would follow the ‘no screen time’ rule.
I told my husband (at the time) about...
I’m not sure who said, “In a world where you can be anything, be kind,” but this expression means a lot to me. It...
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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...
