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This was the picture I posted on Facebook a few weeks ago. In it, you can see my kiddos playing in the sun of the 50 degree January day (seriously) on their new-to-them skateboards. Just after this photo was taken,...
I finally decided to go ahead and start painting my kids' rooms! I'm not really big on projects, so the paint on the walls of their rooms is from before they were born. (They are now 8 and 10 years...
Have you always wanted to put together amazing home videos but have no idea where to start or how they are made? Hopefully, after this post, you will know not only how to make amazing home videos, but will also...
The past few months we have been working hard at making our house a home. We moved in last January but officially bought it in May, and with the help of my dad (Mr. Handyman himself) we have been...
I recently polled friends and family on social media to ask their thoughts on creative projects with kids, and what keeps them from doing these projects with their young kids. Here’s what they said: “It’s messy.” “I wind up...
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 Mad Hatter Tea Party we...
Between work, two kids, trying to be an attentive wife and wanna-be Suzie Homemaker, I find myself taking pictures to keep my life in focus. Luckily for you, I'm the sharing type. Candy Land with Maddie. Since Makinley arrived, it...
We are by no means a devoutly religious household, but my kids love the season of Advent. The 24 days or four Sundays leading up to the celebration of Christmas Day, or the birth of Christ, bring a special...
My husband and I are both artists and we really enjoy being creative with our daughter. Recently, we’ve had fun with some easy fall art projects. In my most recent post, I highlighted ways to approach making art with young...
{Disclaimer: BurlingtonVT Moms Blog has partnered with Stephanie Keesler Photography for this sponsored post. While we received a form of compensation for this post, the opinions expressed are entirely my own!} I have to admit that one of my favorite perks of...

DIY: Chalkboard Photos

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  I really like being creative, but if I am honest, since Caroline was born a little over 6 months ago it’s been really hard to find the time to get down with my creative self. However, one thing I...
{Disclaimer: BurlingtonVT Moms Blog has partnered with Jennifer Paradee Photography for this sponsored post. While we received a form of compensation for this post, the opinions expressed are entirely my own!} Every June I schedule family photos.  My kids have just...
There are few things in this world that make my blood boil quite like being called a “Pinterest Mom.” I actually don’t mind being associated with Pinterest, but I do mind the implied tone that comes with the “Pinterest Mom”...
As the days get shorter, and there starts to be a nip in the air, my family turns to DIY crafts and baking to keep ourselves busy. The timing really couldn't be any better, as we are approaching the...

In + Around Vermont

Moving to the Vermont Gayborhood of Our Dreams

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My wife and I, with our then 2-year-old, moved to Vermont in 2021 from rural Missouri.  While we had great friends and community in Missouri,...
A featured image for a blog post about hating fall.

Why I HATE Fall… Y’all