Emily Houston
I am a native Vermonter, and even though the winters nearly drive me away each year, the beautiful landscape, supportive family, and wonderful communities keep us here! I’m also very fortunate to have a job in Clinical Research that married my love of organization with my fascination for science. As much as I love my job, our family is by far the greatest joy in my life. My husband and I have three boys and we have lived in Milton for five years. I also love running, cooking, and being outside with the boys hiking or hitting the beach!
6 Reasons Why Going Out Just Isn’t Worth It
Let me preface this post by saying I have never been overly excited about hitting the bars.
In college, when you're expected to live for the weekend and rage like there's no tomorrow, my tomorrow...
Why I’ve Chosen Strong over Skinny
Spring is here!
I lace up my shoes and rush out the door where I am met with the pleasant feeling of warm sunshine on my face, rather than the cold blasts of wind that...
Do Not Give my Husband a Gold Star
As a working mom, weekends are precious, protected time with my family.
I look forward to the mornings I don't have to rush around the house, trying to get everyone dressed and packed, and to...
What “Piece by Piece” Means to Me
I first heard Kelly Clarkson's Idol performance of "Piece by Piece" on the way to drop my son off at daycare a few weeks ago.
The radio host was describing how it had brought both...
5200 Pickup and Other Toddler Games
Toddlers-little balls of energy that are still pint-sized and cute; yet can be so destructive.
I still refer to our youngest son as a baby, when he truly has entered toddlerhood. Lately, his actions have...
My Hotline Don’t Bling
You used to call me on my cell phone, late night when I had no kids... Sorry Drake for the really bad adaptation of your hit song; but I am starting to feel...
Resolutions for a Lifetime
In the last few years I've stopped making a New Year's resolution.
I make enough resolutions throughout the year, that by the time New Years rolls around my biggest goal is just to stay awake...
Managing the Holidays with a Broken Family
I can clearly remember Thanksgiving at my grandmother's house when I was growing up.
The table was nearly too long for the dining area, and the card table set up at the end put us...
A Taste of the Bittersweet: My Independent Boy
"Mom. Mama. Mommy. Mom." My 4 year old, E is relentless in trying to gain my attention.
It always reminds me of, what may be, the only episode of Family Guy I've ever seen, where...
Gender Stereotypes: My Son the…Sallygirl?
What is the male equivalent of a Tomboy?
If we were to give it a term, I suppose we could use the same formula as "Tomboy": a generic male name, followed by "boy", but put...
Five Ways to Focus your Student
Sadly, the carefree days of summer have come to a close and we are right back into the swing of school.
It seems to me that when kids go back to school, we all start...
Momspiration vs. Mommy Wars
Disclaimer: I did not coin this phrase, but I wish I did, because hearing it puts a smile on my face! Thinking about other moms doing things that they love, while taking care of...
The Preschool Bully
Like most moms, I can easily turn into scary mama bear when somebody threatens to, or actually hurts my child.
There have been times at the park when I've had to hold myself back from...
Note to Self: Mommy Edition
I'd like to think that I'm a pretty well-prepared person. As are most moms I know.
My diaper bag has the essentials, along with enough snacks to survive a post-apocalypse, and toys to distract small...