When you turn off of Harbor road in Shelburne onto the winding dirt path that will lead you to New Village Farm, one of the first things you’ll see is a sign that reads: You Belong. Having spent a...
The end of summer is in sight, and our Vermont summer bucket list is in the bag!
Vermont summer activities are so much fun. And let’s face it, summer here is short-lived. I like to plan my family’s sparkling summer...
We’ve all seen Dirty Dancing, right? Watching Dirty Dancing while belting out the words to every song is a summer tradition in my family. And even if you haven’t seen the movie, or heard my rendition of “Stay” sung...
There’s nothing like the smell of a dairy farm in the morning. If you grew up in rural Vermont, it’s a familiar smell and not one most of us recoil from. It’s sort of comforting, in a way, and...
I have Googled variations of “kid-friendly activities near me” countless times and always end up short-handed. The results are invariably the same: too expensive or too old for my preschool-age kid. I then make my way over to Pinterest...
Girl, you are crazy!
That is the reaction I get when a friend or family member learns about my new hobby. “You seriously go into freezing water... in the middle of winter in Vermont... for fun?”
I hate being cold, so...
In July, my family moved from Vermont to South Carolina. You can read about our journey. To summarize: my family was priced out of Vermont due to the rising cost of rent and lack of appropriate housing options.
I...
When I think about why this mom loves Vermont, many of the usual things come to mind: fresh air, unspoiled spaces, beautiful mountains and valleys, room to roam, and the ability to play outside all year long. Vermonters love...
Maple syrup and Vermont go together like a match made in heaven.
My family loves maple syrup. We visit at least one sugarhouse every spring. It's a Vermont tradition! However, you don't need to stop at syrup. There are plenty...
The Vermont Guide to Preschools in Burlington and Beyond is just what Vermont families need to make the tough choice of where to send their little ones when the time is right.
Are you on the hunt for a good...
Valentine's Day.
A lot of us have conflicted feelings about this day, right? Does any other day have the power to make so many people grit their teeth at once?
My lifelong relationship with Valentine's Day was decided when I was...
The only way to enjoy winter in Vermont is to make sure you have cold-weather gear. You don’t need a lot, but there are some pieces of essential winter gear that make the difference between utter misery and comfort.
Maybe...
Imagining your child, who surely was born just yesterday, leaving your home and heading to preschool is no easy task. First, there’s choosing the right preschool. Then, there’s the letting go.
I wasn’t sure where to begin.
As a former school...
I have never been great at timing things, but this year I scored big. Know what goes great with masks? Dental work. That's how I found myself getting Invisalign from Dr. Kameron Schaberg at Advanced Dentistry of Vermont.
My dental...
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Vermont’s Nonprofits: An Awesome Source for Family Fun
As warm weather and summer break take hold, many of us are eager to venture out with our family and explore the beautiful scenery...
