As warm weather and summer break take hold, many of us are eager to venture out with our family and explore the beautiful scenery and exciting summertime events. As someone who loves discovering unique places and events and has...
Many of my best childhood summer memories were created during the late 80s and the 90s. It was an amazing time to be a kid. There were no smartphones, no tablets, and no Internet. Just a bunch of filthy...
When we moved to Milton, everyone seemed to have an opinion about the town. Many implied that the town was not pretty, safe, or enjoyable. Now, five years later, I can confidently say to those people… you were wrong!...
After suffering through six long months of winter, Vermonters celebrate the arrival of spring with abandon. Kids of all ages shed long pants, shirts, and coats in favor of shorts and t-shirts as soon as the sun cuts through...
We all know how important it is to reduce, reuse, and recycle to keep our earth healthy. Vermont offers another opportunity for you to get together with your community and clean up! Green Up Day is an opportunity for...
I recently realized that I didn’t know how to recycle. I mean, you know, I recycle.  But when I started teaching my kids about recycling in Vermont, I realized there was so much I still didn’t know. I bet...
It's that time of year again... as the weather starts to warm a bit, the flowing sap reminds us that spring is not far off! Sugaring season is a great time to check out some of our local sugarhouses...
Freezing temperatures, snow storms, and the lack of sunlight make surviving and thriving in the coldest winter in Vermont harsh and borderline unbearable to an indoor girl like me. If you didn’t already pick up on this, I’m not a...
Vermont Mom was delighted to host our first in-person event in over two years last weekend in Essex. Our heartwarming and inspiring Photos with Santa event would not have been possible without the generous help of our sponsor, Burlington...
I might be biased, but there is a lot to love about Vermont from our tight-knit communities, to the glorious snow-capped mountains, to the maple syrup... just to name a few. Vermont is a beautiful place to live, especially...
Welcome to the sometimes cold but always delightful Vermont holiday season! Whether you stay close to home or decide to take a tour of the state, Vermont has so many terrific holiday activities in December, all set in our gorgeous...
Are you new to Vermont and wondering where to get a freshly-cut Christmas tree this year? Or maybe just a live one, even if it is pre-cut? Or maybe you have always had an artificial tree but want a...
If you don't feel like cooking this year, we get it. Some years, we just need a break and it's perfectly fine to let someone else do the cooking. Seriously, sit back. You deserve it. If you are looking for...
For our adventurous, outdoor-loving families who camp with kids, we've put together a list of family-friendly campgrounds in Vermont. Get your tents and s'mores supplies ready, it's time to go camping! Check out these thirteen family-friendly campgrounds in Vermont! 1. Green Mountain...

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,...
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Why I HATE Fall… Y’all