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...
Before we moved to Vermont, my husband and I had our holiday schedule streamlined. When we had kids, we decided that we would not...
It was April 5th, around lunchtime. I was at a conference with a fellow teacher (and friend) when I decided that I was going...
According to CNN’s middle class calculator, my family lands firmly in the middle class for Chittenden County, Vermont. I checked other sources as well,...
In my adult life, I’ve always worked full time. If not more. Sometimes, I was also working part-time and volunteering, too. So much of...
My husband works for the federal government. When mention of a government shutdown due to the inability of Congress to agree on a budget...
Most everyone I know in my town is tired of winter’s ice, slush, and snow. On the few warm days we’ve had, my co-workers...
Food insecurity, or the lack of resources, often financial, to acquire nutritious food for every meal on a consistent basis, impacts one in ten...
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...
May 29 is College Savings Day! Celebrate with VHEIP, and get ready for a full summer of fun!
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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...
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...
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We have partnered with VHEIP and Vermont Lake Monsters...
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...
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The UVM Men’s Soccer National Championship Matters to Vermont Families
Late into the evening on Monday, December 16, I lay in bed while my three kids were asleep, watching the Men’s National Collegiate Soccer...
