Here’s what a few of our MiniBury families were up to during Independence Day! What do you do when everyone wakes up on America’s birthday with little motivation to fight for a parking spot and stand in the pouring rain? You have your own parade! (Complete with lotsa candy and renditions of the national anthem […]
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The true glory of nature’s bounty can be seen in the heavily draped branches of fruit-bearing plants at the height of a Vermont summer. There are few things that bring me more joy during this season than picking berries. Perhaps it is a deep calling to some long-forgotten farming roots. More likely, it is my
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This summer, all local kids and teens 18 and under can enjoy FREE healthy meals! Mt. Abraham & Addison Northwest School Districts June 24 – August 7 | This program is not income-based; it’s open to everyone with children. Children do not have to live in the town where meals are distributed and do not
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Celebrate America’s birthday all throughout Addison County with these free, family-friendly events!
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Growing up in upstate New York, I have fond memories of walking into Lake George candy shops with my grandfather Pa while my mother was at work. The waft of chocolate and sugar that hit you as soon as you opened the door. The bright, colorful displays of candy paired with the earth tones of
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The other day, my 6-year-old looked at me and said, “Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to work in the summer?” I couldn’t agree more. Summer has always felt a little magical—especially here in Vermont. The sunshine, endless daylight, creemees, lake days, and outdoor adventures seem to make everything feel a bit lighter
I checked off a bucket list item of mine a couple of weeks ago when I loaded up my 2 spirited, blonde bambinos and headed toward Shoreham. Along Route 74 (quite boldly, I might add) is a field of wonky, eye-catching art sculptures known as the Lemon Fair Sculpture Walk. I’ve always wanted to go
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When does babyhood end and toddlerhood begin? It’s a question I find myself asking a lot lately as our daughter defiantly dumps her yogurt on the floor, issues a declarative chorus of “no, no, no,” and attempts to open the door to make a break for her sandbox. The markers of babyhood are still all
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Here’s what a few local families were up to during the long Memorial Day weekend. A Visit to the Shelburne Museum It’s a little outside Addison County, but the Shelburne Museum was a hit with the whole family. The museum offers a Family Fun Guide that helps young explorers learn as they wander around. Our
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