Question: What could be more relaxing than visiting a National Park while camping with your kids? Answer: Anything. Anything would be more relaxing than visiting a National Park with your kids AND the more than 305 million other people...
I love breaking up our typical routine and going to explore some place new as a family. Whether it's just a quick day trip to a fun destination or a planned out vacation that spans several days, there are...
It's been a busy summer for the Sutphen household. Between adding a baby to the family, living in the newborn haze, and a jam packed schedule at my husband's work, we have had little time to just "be" together....

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As we embarked on our first real family vacation last week, it never occurred to me that it would be any different than other vacations my husband, Mark, and I have taken together. Sure, I'd have to keep tabs...
Plane rides can be very exciting for little kids but the initial entertainment of flying on an airplane wears off pretty soon after taking off. Being prepared with a bag of surprises and treats can make or break that...

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This was the picture I posted on Facebook a few weeks ago. In it, you can see my kiddos playing in the sun of the 50 degree January day (seriously) on their new-to-them skateboards. Just after this photo was taken,...
Our family trip to Washington, DC was everything I had hoped it would be. Since I spent so much time planning and obsessing about this trip, I wanted to write a follow-up trip report in hopes it might...
COVID-19 is a sickness that is caused by a new type of coronavirus that has received a ton of attention in the media recently. People often call this virus just "coronavirus," but the reality is that this is a new...
Looking for some kid-friendly and fun day trips from Northern Vermont? Hop across the border into Canada! Let me hook you up with some of my favorite places and spaces that are just a short drive away in Québec! As...
I’ve always had a soft spot for NYC. My father was born in Brooklyn, raised on Staten Island, and much of my extended family is also from there. My husband, although a native Vermonter, also has family living in the...
My family was short on vacation time this year, so we needed a quick weekend getaway. We went to Newport, Rhode Island and had a blast. Our main attraction to Newport were the mansions. Last summer, our family visited Biltmore...
I have been thinking about going to Washington, DC for almost 6 years! Ever since my daughter came home in 2010, I have dreamed about taking her to see the Obama White House. I obsessed about it! Having my black...
Family vacations are a time I treasure. Vacations give us all a time to unplug and relax. As well, they break up the daily routine while enjoying meals prepared by someone else, in a space that I don’t have...
Our family loves to hike. We honestly don't do it as much as we would like to, because with one (now two) little ones, it can be hard to find trails that are easy enough for all of us....

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7 Favorite Sugarhouses in Vermont: Get Your Maple Sugar On!

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It's that time of year again... as the weather starts to warm a bit, the flowing sap reminds us that spring is not far...
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