So if you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you might have picked up on the fact that I have a particular fondness for Etsy. OK, maybe borderline obsession would be a better way to...
Who doesn't love a good craft project?? Today I'm going to share about how to create a special personalized ABC book for any young child. These books are a wonderful way to create a family keepsake, teach letters and...
I like to cook. Is that weird? I don't know that I'm necessarily good at it, but I like it. I mean, I can follow a recipe just fine, and can adjust it as needed, so I guess I'm passable. I've...
  Having been a previous teacher before having my daughter and becoming a stay at home mom, I have a deep appreciation for the importance of art in a child's life. I taught a particular method (the Charlotte Mason Method)...
Spring is here! Now that the weather is warming up, it is the perfect time to schedule your next family photo session. Enter Luann Bailey Photography! Luann is a local Burlington photographer who moved to Vermont over two years ago from...
One of my favorite things to do in Burlington is stroll down Church St. Since moving here last June, my family and I have spent quite a lot of time doing just that, but I have to say my...

Summer Bucket List

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There may be several inches of snow lingering in our  yard, yes, and the forecast is not due to break 40 any time soon (sob), but that's not stopping me from daydreaming about all of the wonderful things I...
I made reference in my last post to making a list of over 100 reasons Vermont is better than Jersey, in an attempt to convince my sister and her family to move up here. Obviously, that means a lot...
Today, everyone is embracing a greener lifestyle by buying organic food, recycling, and changing out their lightbulbs. We are fortunate enough to live in a state that truly embraces this lifestyle and truly is engrained in our VT culture....
I first discovered Kelly and Crafty Necessities after a mom was raving about her work on a Facebook group page. I decided to check out Kelly's work and LOVED what I saw! I emailed her right away to see if...
When you are pregnant it feels like every part of your body aches at some point. With my first pregnancy I struggled with different aches and pains, but most of them didn't hit until well into my second trimester. With...
Back in early January my husband and I celebrated 6 years of marriage. We always try to plan a little getaway (if finances allow), and I have come to appreciate this "break" even more so now that we have...
Wonderful food, great company, fun giveaways, tasty treats, and not to mention a night completely to ourselves without children demanding our attention and challenging our patience...I don't know about you but I'm in desperate need of something like this...
“Doula” is an ancient Greek word meaning “a woman who serves” which is now commonly used to refer to a professional labor support person.  A doula works with the mother’s chosen care team to enhance her journey into parenthood...

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