In the last few years, makeup companies have actually made it a little easier for us to put a timeframe on how long we should keep a product. If you look very closely you will find a little jar...
A month ago we told you about Artemis Fitness “Best You” 60 Day Challenge.  Well, we are 30 days in and ready to give you an update on our progress.  Shannon’s 1st 30 Days: The kickoff on January 18th was a...

No Poo For You

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Look, I'm from Texas. I mean like, biologically Texan or something. Even though I feel Vermont deep down in my heart, the exposed parts of my body do not understand this cold weather. This is our fourth winter here...
You’ve been sticking to your new eating plan and exercising regularly, and you’ve improved your overall attitude about staying healthy and getting fit. Good for you! You’re feeling great and proud of all the hard work and progress you...
Looking for a fresh, fun way to add some flair and innovation to your little one's intake? Bring on Nacho Night, a family activity complete with recipe-making and ratings and no pressure! My secret? Begin the tasting with a classic,...
  Have you been to Yoga Roots in Shelburne yet? If not, well you should go. I love yoga. As a runner, not many other forms of exercise spoke to me until I started taking prenatal yoga when I was...
Cedar Wood Natural Health Center is located in South Burlington and specializes in chiropractic care, applied kinesiology and nutritional therapy. The Center is run by two chiropractic doctors, Dr. Suzy Harris and Dr. Michelle Sabourin. I recently went there...
It's that time of year again.  Time to come up with some partially realistic, soon to be forgotten, excuse for doing or being better this coming year.  What exactly is the point again?  Was there ever a time in...
Send yourself some love...because life is too damn short to worry about your cellulite! My relationship with my thighs has always been rocky. Even when my thighs were younger, I never liked them. Hideous cellulite in a bathing suit, huge pieces of...
I’m a local doula and childbirth educator, and more importantly for this post, a MOTHER. As part of my Preparation for Birth series, I cover the immediate postpartum period to help prepare expectant women for what’s to come. Mostly...
It’s a new year and with it come new resolutions.  Typically at the top of the resolution list are things like lose weight, get fit, or eat better.   All really wonderful things that we SHOULD be mindful of throughout...
My son Aden got the bug for snowboarding last year when his grandmother bought him one of those cheap plastic snowboards from Target.  We only used it a few times last year but that was enough to plant a...
The holidays are filled with fun, good cheer and many, many treats. While we love the season and cherish the memories, this time of year can really present some challenges as we continue to strive to meet our fitness...
We are approaching that time of year again. The new year where everyone resolves to get fit, drop those extra pounds and set some health and fitness goals (OK well maybe not everyone, but it is definitely the most...

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