Currently, my husband of 13 years and I are on the precipice of something we haven’t had any interest in until now. Homeownership. We have two children, one six and one nearly four. We have rented our entire relationship...
Food insecurity, or the lack of resources, often financial, to acquire nutritious food for every meal on a consistent basis, impacts one in ten Vermonters. The federal government sponsors an entitlement program, known as food stamps or the supplemental...
After a short writing hiatus, yours truly is back. Did you miss me while I was gone?
Speaking of "being gone" my 7 year old son burst into tears a few weeks ago right before bed saying that he was...
I'm always on top of finding deals when it comes to acquiring clothing for my kids. It helps that children's clothing is typically less expensive, however it's also become second nature to me to really dig for the best...
I was born to older parents. In the 70s, it was unusual for couples over 35 to start building their families. I’ve always grown up knowing that my parents would probably need longer-term care sooner than those of my...
My husband works for the federal government. When mention of a government shutdown due to the inability of Congress to agree on a budget starts circulating, we pay close attention. News related to this event becomes monumentally important. We...
Before I started college, I never really thought much about the profession of nursing. But once I hit twenty one that all changed. I was one of those early twenty-year-olds that every parent hopes they never have: the early...
I have a confession: I love clothes and I LOVE to shop!!
Earlier this year, I blogged about our family getting serious about reining in our spending and one of the things that had to change was my shopping habit....
May 29 is College Savings Day! Celebrate with VHEIP, and get ready for a full summer of fun!
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Look, I am no financial expert. My husband hasn't worked at a for-profit organization since his teenage days in the Wal-Mart technology department. He was a total stud, I wish I had known him then.
Recently I paid our mortgage...
Money can be a sensitive topic, am I right?!
But, it doesn't always have to be, especially when it comes to guiding and teaching our children. While I don’t think it’s necessary to divulge every detail of our finances to...
My student debt has me trapped, and I’m paying for a degree that I don’t even use.
I just had a birthday, and each year as I inch closer to 35 I think about my dreams. I review the plans...
A few weeks ago, I was attacked. I got attacked by something that I’ve been attacked by before. By this time, I should know its patterns, and be able to smell it coming. But no, I was blindsided with...
Too pushy! Now, that’s a hot button topic for me! I wish I could remember when being “too pushy” first became an issue in my life.
When I was a young girl, I remember advocating for what I wanted. It...
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Ultimate Summer Fun for Kids in Milton, Vermont
When we moved to Milton, everyone seemed to have an opinion about the town. Many implied that the town was not pretty, safe, or...
