Crafts Art and DIY

One day I was going through our guest bedroom closet and I came across this huge box that was taking up so much space. Inside this box is something that I only used once, I am never going to...

If you haven't heard of Pinterest I have two things to say to you. 1.) Do you live under a rock? 2.) I'm sorry I just told you about it because "free time" as you know it is gone forever. Pinterest is...

Do you have an Elf on the Shelf?  We do.  Her name is Jingle. I was super excited to start this tradition when I heard stories of a co-worker's mischievous elf two years ago.   Elf painting red noses on the children's...

My son is fascinated, dare I say obsessed, with trucks. It’s been this way as long as I can remember. Fire trucks, dump trucks, and bucket loaders all elicit an excited squeal from the backseat. Recently, my son’s affinity...

This is Caroline’s first Christmas, which is also the first Christmas for my side and Jason’s side of the family to have a grandchild/niece/nephew to shower with gifts. When deciding what to get our family members, among other gifts we...

Kombucha is the nectar of the gods, or, at the very least, the gods' favorite fermented tea flavored with fruit. It's delicious. Can you believe me? You can. I might be a weird mix of contradictions. Freshly manicured nails bring me joy,...

Taking a family portrait is a very rewarding and yet challenging endeavor. The memories may last a lifetime, but at that moment when the kid's are fighting, the baby is crying, the dog isn't listening, or your favorite shirt...

I love planning parties! I planned a surprise party, and birthday weekend, for my husband two years ago. Last year I planned our very own brew tour for my husband’s birthday and rented a minivan to cart around all our friends. I...

Party planning is not what it used to be. Back in my own 1980s birthday party heyday we played games like Drop the Clothespin in the Jelly Jar and passed out home-popped popcorn in brown paper bags as favors....

{Disclaimer: BurlingtonVT Moms Blog has partnered with Sweet Events Photography for this sponsored post. While we received a form of compensation for this post, the opinions expressed are entirely my own!} Sometimes you are just lucky and something surprisingly awesome happens....

The hole was the final straw. I love being free and easy with my precious quilts.  I throw them out on any ol' lawn as if to say, "look how casually I spread beauty out on dirt!  Come, sit and...

We’ve all been there. Bad days. Sometimes, for no reason, they start as soon as we wake up. Or, maybe you had a great day, then all of a sudden you find the cap to a permanent marker laying...

Gratitude is a prevalent and important theme as we begin the month of November. But how do we involve our kids in this mindful celebration and introduce the concept of gratitude, a concept that is often difficult to embrace...

Did you know that this Friday (March 1st) is Dr. Seuss' birthday? It's probably one of those things that only Elementary school teachers or mothers find themselves knowing, but hey, it can make for a really fun day with...