I had two kids within 2.5 years of each other, both boys. I feel like as soon as I got home from the hospital,...
It’s no secret that having your first child is challenging. Everything is brand new: how to hold them, burp them, bathe them, and even...
In our latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? Val and Julie are joined by Allie Mirosevic, the founder of Bliss'd Co, a self-care brand...
What is that feeling in my chest? Is it love for my two wonderful children? Maybe. But more likely, it’s extreme anxiety because of...
I played with Barbies when I was a kid, but my older brothers made fun of me so I don’t remember playing with them for...
I knew my new second grader was nervous about going back to school. I had to figure out a way to ease the back...
Spoiler Alert: This post contains spoilers for the Barbie movie. Read with caution.
Who expected the Barbie movie to convey a searing indictment of the...
Now that summer is upon us, it’s time to get outside! I am a huge believer that everyone needs to spend time outside. I...
Pride Month may be over, but we love to celebrate Pride all year long! Summer is a perfect time to stock up on books...
June is Audiobook month! If you happen to listen to our Burning for Bridgerton or But the Book Was Better podcasts, you have probably...
There are many small and affordable changes I try to choose every single day to make my life more earth-friendly and sustainable.
As a...
Most good parenting books offer at least one nugget of wisdom that you can take with you on your parenting journey. Some, however, are...
Many of my best childhood summer memories were created during the late 80s and the 90s. It was an amazing time to be a...
There’s so much discourse about mothers: our mental load, our invisible labor, our tireless efforts, etc. This space is valid and necessary.
But it doesn’t...
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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...
