Maria Mercieca

Maria Mercieca
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Born in Argentina and raised in New York, I'm a ballerina, a Phish head, a Beatles expert, and a LuLaRoe Fashion Retailer. Above all, I'm Mama to two wonderful girls, Violet and Sabine, and Wifey to my soulmate, Mike. We live in Shelburne village, along with Desmond the Golden Retriever.
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Top 5 Only Partially True Misconceptions About Turning 40

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The day I turned 36, I told my husband, "I might as well be 40." He laughed it off, saying I was crazy, but I knew what I was talking about. You see, our oldest,...
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DO Sweat the Small Stuff — It Could Save Your Marriage

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You've heard it over and over, from your friends, from Cosmo, from your mother: Don't sweat the small stuff. But is this really the best advice? Sure, in many instances, I agree that getting hung...

Phamily Phun: A Phish Head’s Guide to a Kid-Friendly Concert Experience

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Confession: I'm a Phish Head. Like, a really big fan. Like 119 shows under my belt, big fan. Before I had my daughters, I used to see the band a couple of dozen times...
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Pets, Children, and the Wisdom to Know the Difference

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Confession: When my baby girl, Violet, was placed in my arms for the first time, I looked down at her lovingly and realized I had no idea what the heck I was doing. Yes, I...
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You Know You’re a Vermont Toddler Mama If…

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Are you a mom? Do you have babies or toddlers? Do you live in Vermont, especially in the Chittenden County area? Then, chances are that you can relate to one or all of these...
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10 Precious Wishes for My Precious Daughters

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"It's 11:11... make a wish!" Whether you're superstitious or not, it's hard to resist that wish minute tradition, isn't it? Your eyes land on the clock just as the numbers turn to 2:22, and you...
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These Four Walls — Finding Our Forever Home

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Finding your forever home is a lot like finding your wedding dress. You're looking for that perfect fit — good school district, room for a growing family, plenty of sunlight — but you are...
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Embracing Imaginary Friends

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"Mama, Zeus is sitting right next to you," Violet tells me from the backseat of the car. I glance up at the rearview mirror and see my 3-year-old craning her neck around to look at the empty...
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Mad Hatter Tea Party on a Budget!

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Sometimes I'm not sure what I spent more time planning, my wedding or my daughters' birthday parties. Luckily, you can throw a fantastic bash for your kiddo without breaking the bank. Check out this super fun...
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Top 5 Reasons We Aren’t Friends Anymore

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Before I had children, I always said I wouldn't turn into the type of parent who doesn't have time for their non-parent friends. It never occurred to me that my non-parent friends would be the ones who push...
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Art Display Ideas — DIY Clothesline

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"Mama, why is my drawing in the garbage?" Violet pouted from behind hurt eyes, her little toddler hand clutched around a scribbled-on piece of ripped-out notebook paper. "Oh, whoops! I'm sure it was an accident," I stammered, feigning surprise. If...
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New Parents: Don’t Make This Mistake!

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Squeeeee, you're having a baby... congratulations! As you count down the weeks, post sonograms on Facebook, and flood all of your friends' newsfeeds with adorable, belly-cradling selfies, I bet you've got all of these ideas about...
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My Neglected Firstborn

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Every parent expecting a new addition to the family has had this thought: Is the new baby going to steal the spotlight away from my firstborn? Will we be able to make the time to give all...
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The Nutcracker Dilemma: Dare to Let Them Dream

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"Are you, like, so excited to put your daughters in ballet class?" It's a question I hear more often than I ever expected. If you are reading this and know me, you likely asked me this yourself. I...