The Tiny House that Could

Hey, guess what? We won a tiny but perfect house in a raffle held by an organization called Way of the Bard. The house was actually built by a group of teens with the help of a master craftsman, and the raffle was held to raise money for a trip to Wales, Iceland, and some…

Avast, Mates! Set Sail for Creative Kids with the Story Pirates Podcast

Calling all kids (and the young at heart)! Set course for the high seas of creative storytelling with the Story Pirates Podcast.  This award-winning podcast takes a unique approach to storytelling. Instead of your typical tales, the Story Pirates plunder the imaginations of children. That’s right, the source material comes from kids’ own stories! Here’s…

Hello Again! Updates!

Well hell.  It’s been a while but in the words of the king. Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t going away. I’m not sure what truth he was talking about, but I have some to share. So while I’ve been away in the months, google…

10 Things to Stream in April on Netflix / Amazon

Stay home.  Flatten the curve and watch these underrated/ under-appreciated gems for subscribers to Netflix and Amazon.  There’s an argument to be made that Amazon Prime and Netflix are all you really need to get through a pandemic. ZERO ZERO ZERO  – This my favorite find of the spring.  Amazon’s answer to Narcos is better…

Discovering Shelburne: A Hidden Gem in Vermont

When we decided to move to Vermont eight years ago, Burlington was our only reference point. We had traveled to this city by the lake for years, indulging in its food, beer, and quirkiness—elements our lives needed more of. Once we had kids, we saw Burlington as a haven for families. However, our search for…

7 Things you can do to Beat Decision Fatigue

Researchers estimate we make nearly 35,000 decisions in the course of the day.  Of course, nearly all of them are subconscious and seemingly care little weight and few consequences.

The Marvel of an Ordinary Life

“Do not ask your children to strive for extraordinary lives. Such striving may seem admirable, but it is the way of foolishness. Help them instead to find the wonder and the marvel of an ordinary life. Show them the joy of tasting tomatoes, apples and pears. Show them how to cry when pets and people…