The sweet, busy times of summer are ending soon ? and whether you’re a veteran back to school family or sending your child off to school for the very first time, now is the time to start prepping the kids and yourself! As with any transition, back to school time can be both exciting as well as a bit stressful […]
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Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival announces Family Friendly lineup: press release — MNFF 2016 Family Friendly Trailer from Middlebury New Filmmakers Fest on Vimeo. The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival is pleased to share its family friendly lineup for the 2016 Festival this August 25th through 28th. From a short animation about zombies who just want a cup of
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By now you’ve seen fields of delightful yellow wild flowers, swaying gently in the breeze along roadsides and other unmaintained areas. While beautiful, these innocent looking flowers pack a dangerous punch if you or your kids come into direct contact with them. Wild parsnip, or “poison parsnip,” has yellow flowers that appear similar to Queen Anne’s Lace
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It’s August 1st which means one of two things- the kids are going back to school in a few weeks and it’s the start of World Breastfeeding Month! WAHOO!We often get asked, “So, what’s going on with breastfeeding in Vermont anyway?” Well, the most recent data collected is from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
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Do you feel that? Hello, calm before the storm! As July comes to a close, we’re noticing our calendar is looking a bit light. It’s as if everyone is taking a deep breath and getting ready to dive head first into August! This evening, we’re rounding up our favorite Vermont summer activities for you, because summer won’t
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Have you ever been to an event that’s so ridiculously, awesomely kid-friendly that that you begin to wonder whether the organizers are actually kids? We’re so excited to attend the 2nd Annual Big Tractor Fun Day and Antique Tractor Show that we’re actually planning two weeks ahead! On Saturday, August 6, from 9-1 kids of all
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Have you heard of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library or Addison County Readers? If not, we’re about to let you in on one of the best kept secrets around! Children (birth to five years) who are registered for this wonderful program receive a FREE children’s book in the mail each month that is theirs to keep. Addison
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Our event’s calendar is bursting with ideas for this weekend, between farmers’ markets* and local theater productions there is plenty to do, but we have our heart set one fantastic fundraiser. Fire engine enthusiast unite at the 5th Annual Adam Myers Day Memorial Fundraiser at the Middlebury Rec Park this Saturday morning! From 10 to 12, the fire department will
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There are a lot of things to look forward to each summer: sunshine, beach days, no snow, and lots of fresh veggies! Here in Vermont, we’re obviously spoiled with local farm fresh food products. So whether your picking up a weekly CSA, visiting the farmers market or shopping for seasonal produce in the grocery store, you’re likely wondered
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