Despite being over 4000 miles away from any supportive family or friends, I told myself, when having my first baby – I’ve got this made – I’m a nurse and a midwife. I know what to do.  But as...
{Disclaimer: We are working with See Kai Run to bring you this post, however, all opinions are our own!} See Kai Run shoes are my favorite shoes for my kids. Have you tried them yet? I know I'm not the only...
{Disclaimer: We are working with Mae Memories Photography to bring you this post, however, all opinions are our own!} We Vermonters are pretty lucky. We have a lot of amazing local photographers to choose from. Since becoming a mom, I...
{Disclaimer: We are working with Matryoshka's Bakery to bring you this review, however, the opinions are our own! All pictures in this post were provided by Maryam Counter.} Have you ever had a chance encounter that has changed your life...
{Disclaimer: We are working with B.GOOD Burlington to bring you this post, however, all opinions are our own!} When it comes to local restaurants, Vermont is brimming with options. We are excited to tell you all about our newest favorite,...
{Disclaimer: We are working with Eco Bean and Greens to bring you this post.} As a mom who cooks, A LOT, I am always thrilled to have the opportunity to have a family meal out. We recently went to Eco...
{Disclaimer: We are working with The Bellwether School to bring you this post.}   Years before we had our daughter, my husband and I had many conversations about what type of parents we wanted to be. During our childless car rides to...
{Disclaimer: We are working with Kat's Paws to bring you this post.} Vermont is home to a rich tradition of quilting and hand sewing; as a new transplant here, I’m finding that there’s nothing else that makes my home look...
It’s Halloween!  Time to dress up the kids, walk them door to door, gather a bag full of candy, and try not to eat it all.  We’ve loved seeing all your kiddos dressed up and having fun over these past...
{Disclaimer: We are working with Danish Woolen Delight to bring you this post.} The leaves are changing and the air is getting crisp, we all know what that means...winter is coming! In anticipation of the cold weather, we put together...
{Disclaimer: We are working with the TAP program at Champlain College to bring you this post, however, all opinions are our own!} When you have young children at home, your career can become the LAST thing on your mind. It...
{Disclaimer: We are working with Helen Hipp/Rosie the Hippo to review her new book: Rosie and Friends One-Of-A-Kindness. All opinions are ours alone.} Back to school is in full force and it’s hard to believe that my baby is now...
{Disclaimer: We are working with ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care to bring you this post, however, all opinions are our own!} When ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care contacted us about helping get the word out about what they offer Vermont families, I replied that we...
{Disclaimer: We are working with Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center to bring you this post, however, all opinions are our own!} Exercise and motherhood are not always two words that go well together. It can be a real struggle to make time...

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