Tag: contributing writer
Evicting My Ghost: A Book List
I've had three beautiful babies in less than four years. I don't have to spend more than a breath explaining the life changes that...
Meet Sandra
Greetings! My name is Sandra. I am truly honored to be a new contributing writer for the BurlingtonVT Moms Blog, and thankful to its...
Parenting Encouragement of the Day
You know you're a mom when you get your daily inspiration from the side of a box at Costco. Today's parenting encouragement came from...
A Little More About Brittany
In the dead of winter in 1987, on the very first day of the year; I graced the world with my presence (although my...
The Things We Carry
Each and every morning we walk into the hours ahead with the things we carry from the days before. Everything from our childhood experiences...
Meet Elissa…
I felt empowered, womanly, strong, incredible after giving birth to my first son, Eli. “Girl, you’re a rockstar,” my midwife said as I sat...
What’s in a Name?
As we come into the 30th week of pregnancy, my husband and I have many lists going. A list on things to get done,...
Embracing Your Inner Supermom
Last week I had one of those days. You know. We all have them. The bad ones. The ones we don't like to acknowledge...
Meet Stacie…
Color me surprised that people want to hear my thoughts on being a mother! Trust me when I say I am always willing to...
There’s a Penny In My Freezer
Ask me what's up and I'll say, "nothin' much" or something like that, but what you really should know is that I have a...
Gaga for Goodwill
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...
Recipe: Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
School is back in session as is my boys' desire to eat all the things. Whether it's, "Mom I was starving at school because...
Flashback Friday :: Budget Ninja
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...
Back To Me
I hate to start with a cliche, but man, I can't believe it's already time for back to school. I don't want to believe...