February, the month that embraces Valentine’s Day, seems like a good time to reflect on how we show love and what we recognize as...
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...
This message is brought to you by a divorced mom who would just like to get it out there that divorced life as a...
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,...
Before having children, I could have slept through a tornado. After our two beautiful daughters arrived, the sound of his slippers hitting the floor...
Most of us are very familiar with the concept of “once you have kids, say goodbye to romance.” No, I’m not talking about sex. I’m...
Let's be real here: Valentine's Day isn't exactly topping anyone's favorite holiday list. The phrase "man-friendly Valentine's Day" may seem like an oxymoron. Some...
“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...
"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...
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...
What’s on the to-do list in your mind? Not the one you’ve written down already and have been checking things off of this week....

Paternity Leave

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I’m not a big sports fan.  I watch the Olympics, but not with any regularity.  I tune into the World Series, maybe every other...
When I returned to work after maternity leave, my husband switched to working second shift so he could be at home with our 4...
What’s really funny about my inspiration to write this post is my lack of ability to accomplish the task.  Let me explain:  You see,...

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...