Remember that sound? The sound that can strike fear into the hearts of all parents? That tiny cooing somewhere in the darkness at 2AM? Nope,...
From the time that my cycle began at the age of 13 I felt at odds with my Uterus. So much so that my father...

The Mom Olympics

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The 2016 summer Olympics in Brazil are just around the corner and I am super excited! I love the Olympics, both winter and summer.  For the...
I love Vermont. I do, truly and deeply. Having not always lived here, a lot of what Vermont offers is new and shiny for...
My family and I live in a rural community, a twenty-five minute drive from the closest major city. There are dense forests, steep mountains, dirt...
There are so many appliances in my house. Some are ones I use every day, like the typical: refrigerator, stove, and washing machine (yes...
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March Madness Memories

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March Madness may not have ended how we wanted it to this year, but it’s still one of my family’s favorite times. “Rock Chalk”...
As a special needs mom, I often hear the same cliches over and over again. I have I have a big confession to make....
Imagine taking that leap and trying something new that you've always wanted to do. Whether it be a career change, a new hairstyle, starting...
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...
In our latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!?, Val and Julie are joined by Lauren Hays and Megan Dalton, co-founders of The Matrescence. The Matrescence...
“I’ve decided today is Christmas,” I said to my spouse, who was still bleary-eyed and thought he must have misheard me. “Ok, it’s not actually Christmas, but we’re going to have joy in this house today.” I explained.
  This is what autism looks like in our house:  A few weeks ago, we ordered a new lunchbox for my son, Will, for the...
Christmas is my favorite time of year. I deck the house out in decorations and watch every Christmas movie ever made. My Mom has always...

In + Around Vermont

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...