Shelburne Village's Cucina Antica was bustling and cheery and no one batted an eye when my family of three kids under six were seated on a Friday night at 5:30. Before we got a glimpse of the menu, we noticed...
This beautiful little toy shop tucked away in Shelburne Village is a kid's dream. It is filled to the brim with unique toys, games and books and around every turn is something lovely. There are beautiful clothes, handmade local...
Want a European food experience without leaving the city? A trip to Leunig's Bistro, on Church Street, is all you need to be transported to that special little french cafe on the corner in Paris. Located on the corner...
Confession time: I love a great kid's store! Even before I had my own child, I loved walking through the aisles and ooing and awing over all the cute kids things. Now that I have Nora, I love being able...
Just say Ahhhhhhhh!!!! BVTMB is delighted to announce that Jivana Holistic Spa, of Downtown Burlington, is partnering with us in our giveaway month. Jivana offers unique spa therapies for detoxification and rejuvenation in a “green spa” environment. Their ancient and...
Move You Fitness Studio is all about affordable, family fitness! This studio is a locally owned business in Essex that is committed to providing fun and affordable fitness classes for your entire family. They offer classes at a variety of times to...
Whatever happened to the handwritten note? It seems that with growing technology, the additional effort of writing, addressing, and mailing a letter is a thing of the past. For some this simple act of kindness seems archaic, but if...

Where Giveaway- CLOSED

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“Where did you get that incredible vintage shirt?” “From Where!” “Yeah, I asked you where did you get that shirt?” “From Where!” I can hear it now, playing out like Abbott and Costello's famous “Who's on First” routine. But Where Clothes are anything...
Before reading this post I'd suggest you grab a napkin, tissue, oh heck, a sleeve will work just fine I guess. Got it? Good! Now I'm going to tell you about some of the yummiest burritos I've ever had.  Boloco,...
What woman doesn't love a great piece of jewelry?! You don't have to look any further than Nest Pretty Things for that perfect piece of fabulous jewelry... Nest Pretty Things is a fabulous Esty shop run by a local mom...
One of my favorite things to do is peruse through a great bookstore on a leisurely afternoon. I love the idea of a wealth of information being at your fingertips as you scan shelf after shelf of intriguing titles....
First, let me warn you, you may want to grab a bite to eat before reading this post or you may find yourself gazing longingly at the pictures below as your mouth waters and your stomach begins to viciously...
What woman doesn't love beautiful fabrics, fabulous yarns, and gorgeous beads? I know I do. Well, Erika from Max and Ozzie's feels the same way and can create fabulous handmade crafts using all those mediums. Max and Ozzie's is a...
Junie Babie Designs is a locally owned business that was started by June, a stay at home mom of two wonderful girls. She started sewing as a creative outlet and to feel productive at home, and she soon found...

In + Around Vermont

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