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...
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...
I've been a jewelry artist in Vermont for a little over 20 years. I have sold at various shops, markets, and craft fairs for nearly that long too. These days, you can find me in my big, beautiful showroom...
Your home office is a breeding ground for paper.
It seems to multiply overnight causing the piles to close in around you.
It doesn’t have to be this way. I will share with you my learned insight about paper clutter. I’m...
I have barriers standing between me and a dream career that makes me feel fulfilled, instead of obligated.
Recently I woke up depressed. I don’t mean to negate the feelings of depression for those who suffer daily, but it 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...
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...
A few weeks before starting my new job, I realized that my current wardrobe, heavy in yoga pants, jeans and skirts was not going to cut it in my new hands-on environment. I had to go...pants shopping. For this gal,...
It’s a fear we’ve all had.
For us, it began once we placed our sweet babies in daycare. For others, maybe it struck in the checkout line while purchasing diapers, or at the pharmacy, picking up yet another antibiotic, or...
The work from home mom life presents some serious challenges.
If you don’t believe me, you’re going to want to read about my summer struggles… and here’s a preview: think naked bottoms and screaming children during a video conference...
Lately I've been contemplating how I feed my family. I work hard to stock my kitchen with healthy snacks. Soda is a rare treat, baked goods are typically homemade, and I (almost) always home-cook meals. I try to avoid high fructose corn...
Before we moved to Vermont, my husband and I had our holiday schedule streamlined. When we had kids, we decided that we would not run around and try to see everyone on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We...
Like so many others, my small business shut its doors on March 16, 2020, and has yet to reopen. The two blurry months that followed have been full of uncertainty, desperate searches for guidance from the state, application after...
I recently attended an educational webinar produced by a large sales company. Drawn to its description that advertised, “flexibility, endless possibilities, and big financial rewards,” I was curious to learn more. Within minutes, the top agents shared their “sales...
In + Around Vermont
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...
