Season 3, Episode 6: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton Director: Bille Woodruff Writers: Annabelle Hood and Julia Quinn Synopsis of episode: A desperate impostor strives to publicly win the queen’s favor. Penelope races to write an urgent missive — but has the damage already been done? If you want to geek out about all things Bridgerton or […] The post S3, E6 That Blonde Back Biter! appeared first on Vermont Mom ..read more

Like many of you, I saw Inside Out 2 with my children within the first few days of it hitting movie theaters.  My family has loved the original Inside Out movie since we first saw it. The way it demonstrates how feelings are identified and expressed is relatable to individuals of all ages and the […] The post Why Inside Out 2 Is THE Best Movie of the Summer appeared first on Vermont Mom ..read more

Season 3, Episode 5: Tick Tock Director: Bille Woodruff Writers: Azia Squire and Julia Quinn Synopsis of episode: Lady Whistledown’s surprising engagement announcement reverberates through the Ton, while Penelope grapples with the need to disclose her true identity. If you want to geek out about all things Bridgerton or check out our Bridgerton book club, […] The post S3, E5 Mirror, Mirror appeared first on Vermont Mom ..read more

In the whirlwind of managing work, family, and personal well-being, busy moms constantly seek ways to strike a balance. Is that even possible?  While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, some life hacks for busy moms can be game-changers for navigating chaos. This blog post is dedicated to the modern superheroines—moms who tirelessly juggle multiple roles while […] The post Life Hacks for Busy Moms: Controlling the Chaos appeared first on Vermont Mom ..read more

I remember feeling grief and loss as a child and it’s significantly different from what I now experience as an adult. When I was a kid, grief was somewhat straightforward. The news would be devastating regardless of the circumstances, there would be lots of tears, we would come together for services, and then there was a […] The post How Parents Grieve: A 5-Step Approach to Healing appeared first on Vermont Mom ..read more

This spring, when local Vermont writer, Kimberly Harrington’s, epic and infamous post, Are You Sure There Isn’t Something Else I Can Do Before The End of the School Year?, began to make the rounds on all the social media platforms, I was smacked upside the head by one line in particular. I heard a chorus of angels […] The post Embracing Summer Slide: Getting Dumber by 1/3 with My Kids appeared first on Vermont Mom ..read more

5 inspiring YA books to read with your teen. All feature main characters with marginalized identities. Multiple genres included. The post 5 Inspiring YA Books to Read with Your Teen appeared first on Vermont Mom ..read more

Five years ago, my most pressing grocery dilemma was deciding between organic and non-organic. Now I struggle to keep enough healthy and nutritious food in the house for my family of four. Last month I went to a food distribution center at a local church to stock our pantry. Experiencing food insecurity went from a […] The post Someone You Know Is Experiencing Food Insecurity appeared first on Vermont Mom ..read more

As I head to pick up my son from school I find myself singing Alice Cooper School’s Out and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Summer Time and feeling giddy excitement. It’s the last day of school! No more waking up and nagging my kid to get ready! No more packed lunches! No more […] The post School’s Out… Now What? Simple Summer Activities appeared first on Vermont Mom ..read more

It’s the season 5 finale and the ladies are ready to travel! In this episode, Julie explains how she is packing for a two-week European vacation with only a carry-on and personal bag. All the things… If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know – you are not alone! Come hang […] The post 5.9 How to Pack for Two Weeks without Checking Luggage appeared first on Vermont Mom ..read more