DIY projects, or, for the uninitiated, do-it-yourself projects, are my current addiction, and I don’t see them going away anytime soon.
I don’t know if...
“It takes a village to raise a child.”
While the origin of this proverb is up for discussion, the concept itself is a familiar one...
I married a great guy. He’s a likable husband. I should be proud of that. I am proud of that. But I'm also annoyed...
I often ask myself if I’ve been good enough or if we have enough to make it through the day.
Was dinner good enough or...
Dedicated to My Amazing Mother in Law.
I love my mother-in-law and she loves me. (My husband jokes that she loves me more than him...
Honestly, I didn’t really think through the process of my teen son learning to drive and getting his license. Specifically, I completely ignored the...
Hello, lovely parents of the Internet! I am Gretchin, mom of a wild two-year-old, Ellie, and new contributor to BVT Moms Blog. I’m so...
Dedicated to my friend, as she faces divorce.
Dear friend,
There is no realization quite like the sinking certainty that your marriage can not continue. The...
Taking on a bathroom renovation is not for the faint of heart. My husband tried to warn me how much time and money it...
Dear Friends Who are Pregnant with Their First Child (or Who Just Had Their First),
It's Okay.
You and I might not have had a chance...
Before I became a parent, I heard on more than one occasion how difficult it was to maintain friendships once you have children. You...
Yes, this may turn out to be one of those mushy blog posts - but I think I am due for one. Most of...
My husband, T, and I have been together for over five years. We have a four year-old son, a house, a joint checking account,...
Having kids changes everything. It changes every aspect of your life and marriage, including sex.
After my second child was born, it took me...
In + Around Vermont
Winter in Vermont
It is late fall and the temperature drops just enough for the precipitation to turn from pestery rain into beautiful, soft, magical snowflakes and...
