Have you heard the term “revenge travel”? Or maybe you haven’t heard of it but you have experienced it? If you are thinking no, and no, please let me explain. Revenge travel is the name given to this sudden...
I never went tent camping until I began dating my now husband. It just wasn’t something my family did when I was growing up. But, in the early years of our relationship and our marriage, my husband and I...
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...
Manchester, Vermont makes a great trip from any part of Vermont. My favorite destination is Hildene. Located in Manchester, Hildene was the summer home of Robert Lincoln, the son of Abraham Lincoln. When you tour the home, you can learn more...
{Disclaimer: The Hilton Burlington hosted us to bring you this post, however, all opinions are our own!} We were recently invited to the Hilton Burlington for a fun night out, a stay overnight, and a lunch at their restaurant, The Mounted...
“Traveling alone is NOT for me.” I can’t even begin to count how many times I’ve said that to myself and others. I can’t even sit in a café or restaurant alone, so how on earth would I consider...
Ahh the holidays…the food, the decorations, the family…the travel. Any of you ever travel with kiddos in tow? It’s Monday morning and most of you are either a.) back at work and sitting in front of your computer  “easing”...
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 has a very busy schedule, but we still like to explore new places. A weekend getaway is a perfect solution. Where do you go for a weekend getaway? I grew up in Ohio, so I am not aware...
My passion for travel first took hold when my parents took me to Europe when I was just 8 years old, and I’ve continued to jump at the chance to see new countries whenever I can as an adult....
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...
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....
BurlingtonVT Moms Blog is part of a larger network called the City Moms Blog Network.  We have sister sites all over the country with teams of Moms doing exactly what we’re doing right here in Burlington.  Today, and now...
A little over a year ago, when we moved to Vermont, I happened upon an article in Seven Days. The article was about the newest Vermont State Park, Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park. It described what seemed to be...

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Moving to the Vermont Gayborhood of Our Dreams

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My wife and I, with our then 2-year-old, moved to Vermont in 2021 from rural Missouri.  While we had great friends and community in Missouri,...
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Why I HATE Fall… Y’all