Winters in Vermont can be long and hard. Whenever late January rolls around I feel myself longing for spring as all of us in our house are feeling just a tad stir-crazy (OK, "a tad" might be an understatement). So...
Spring is here (wait, where?) and these are some of our favorite activities going on this weekend... Saturday, April 11, 2014 Leaping Lambs & Shear Delights @ Shelburne Farms Join us anytime between 10AM and 1PM to celebrate sheep and all that...
{Disclaimer: We are working with the Vermont Historical Society to bring you this information.} We're excited to be sponsoring the Vermont History Expo! The Vermont History Expo is down-home fun whether you are 8 or 88! The Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds will...
When I was offered the opportunity to participate in a postpartum/pelvic floor yoga class presented by The Iyengar Yoga Center of Vermont, a little voice inside told me to DO IT.  I have never been to a formal yoga class,...
Looking for a place with unique and educational toys? Look no further than Learning Express Toys in Essex Junction! This is a fabulous local toy shop full of unique toys. While they have your typical baby, toddler, and young children...
My family recently had a full portrait session with Kirstin LaMonde, owner of LaMonde Photography, and the results she produced were, in a word: magical. Kirstin's family portrait session is a combination of formal portraits and photojournalism. She captures a...
Apple picking in Vermont is as good as it gets! There is something about the chilly fall air, the aroma of apple cider donuts, and the crispy crunch of newly fallen leaves underfoot that warms the soul. You can take...
{Disclaimer: We are working with Vermont Wooden Blocks to bring you this information. However, all opinions are our own!} Recently, the blog writers were given the opportunity to win a set of Vermont Wooden Blocks and I jumped at the chance. I...
Junie Babie Designs is a locally owned business that was started by June, a stay at home mom of two wonderful girls. She started sewing as a creative outlet and to feel productive at home, and she soon found...

Kid’s City Rewards!

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There’s a little store in South Burlington called Kid’s City.  Have you heard of it?  We here at BVTMB love them for a multitude of reasons.  Here are my top picks: They are locally owned and operated.  We love local! They...
What are you doing this November weekend? Here are a few of our favorite ideas... Friday, November 14, 2014 Kids' Night Out: Lego Mania @ Greater Burlington YMCA Calling all engineers, architects, and designers too! Use your imagination to create your very...
There is a lot going on this weekend, here are some of our favorites! Friday, December 4, 2015 to Saturday, December 5, 2015 Lake Champlain Waldorf School Holiday Faire This magical two-day family fair is one of the most beloved holiday events...
{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...
What woman doesn't love a great piece of jewelry?! You don't have to look any further than Nest Pretty Things for that perfect piece of fabulous jewelry... Nest Pretty Things is a fabulous Esty shop run by a local mom...

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