Ever since I was little, I‘ve always found immense joy in gift giving. Throughout the year, I think of unique and highly personalized gifts that will afford someone special in my life a “surprise-and-delight moment”. I’ve spent countless hours of my life thinking about how to show someone […]
Pie fixes everything, I’m convinced! From pie shacks and sheds, to bakeries and diners, here are the best places to find amazing fruit pies – blueberry pie, raspberry pie, apple pie, peach pies – and cream pies – maple cream pie, key lime pie, chocolate cream pie, peanut […]
What do you get for the person in your life who seemingly has everything? Or the person who favors collective experiences over more material goods? I wholeheartedly am one of these people! Spend quality time with me and let’s go on an adventure for the memories we’ll make […]
There’s something extra special about a wintertime weekend getaway in New England. Crisp linens, fireplaces blazing, stunning snow-studded mountains… The coziest heaven on earth. If you are thinking about booking a romantic winter retreat, family reunion, or getaway with friends, here are some of the best inns and […]
One of the things I love most about Vermont’s changing of the seasons is the different outdoor activities they afford… Even if you’re not a skier or snowboarder, there are ample opportunities to get outdoors in the winter in Vermont and New England. Ask yourself: when was the […]
There’s something utterly special about the experience of cutting your own Christmas tree… ’Tis the season to support a Vermont tree farm! Bundle up and head to your local Christmas tree farm for a choose-and-cut adventure. Many tree farms have sleigh rides, hot cocoa, and wreaths and garland […]
Now through January 6, 2024, grab your someone special, kids, and loved ones and head to Shelburne Museum for Vermont’s most festive light displays, Winter Lights. This experience is one best shared. Walking through a festive lights display is also a surefire way to get you in the […]
There’s something super comforting about a warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven donut on a leisurely Sunday morning during stick season, especially with snow flurries whirling around! Whether you’re a classicist when it comes to donuts, preferring jelly or glazed, or more adventurous, with a maple cream or downright funky flavor, here […]
The best way to complete a delicious Thanksgiving meal is with a locally made Thanksgiving pie (that is better than one you could ever make for yourself) – who’s with me? I am a big fan of getting a few variety of Thanksgiving pies. I typically pick up […]
With the closing of access to the popular Jennie Farm in Reading, Vermont and Sleepy Hollow in Pomfret for foliage season in 2023, many non-local influencers have said to cancel trips. I will shoot from the Vermont mountain tops that there are oh so many beautiful barns and […]
Did you know that Vermont has bragging rights to the largest zipper in the North America? If you’ve ever driven or walked down North Main Street in Barre, Vermont, you’ve passed this oversized zipper made of stone… But have you seen it up, close and personal? Or know […]
No matter what season you’re visiting Vermont in, every town and city is worth a visit for the unique sights, restaurants, breweries, cafes, shops, and experiences within them that define them. Here are 7 over-overlooked towns for an authentic Vermont afternoon visit… And what to do in each […]
If you’re looking for ideas to get outside in Vermont in any season, hit the open, car-free road of the recently completed Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT)… The 93 miles of the rail trail run from Swanton to St. Johnsbury, Vermont. While on the trail, take in the […]
Fall in Vermont means pumpkin-spice everything… Cinnamon buns, muffins, pancakes, cookies, and of course, coffee! But where can we support small businesses, cafes, and coffee roasters by sipping delicious local pumpkin spice lattes in Vermont? Vermont coffee shops are whipping up their own spice mixes and pumpkin syrups […]
Fall color is still holding on in some parts of Vermont, but we are on the heels of stick season… After the state welcomes many visitors during the height of Vermont summer and for the treat of rich foliage colors during Vermont fall, stick season is forgotten about […]