Kids VT, July 2013
The Scoop on Vermont’s Newest Ice Creams; Summer Trips, From Zip Lines to Old Ships; Sup’s Up: Paddleboarding on Lake Champlain
Enchanted Backyard
Kindergarten teacher Joplin James and his author wife, Alison, run Harry Potter-inspired Enchantment Camps, so it’s no wonder their Shelburne backyard looks like a whimsical…
Book Review: Three Times Lucky
Librarian: Debbie Landauer, Fairfax Community Library Book: Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage Age range: 9-12 Landauer’s summary: Sixth-grader Mo — short for Moses —…
What should parents know about administering first aid
Each year, doctors in emergency rooms around the country see about nine million minor injuries. Most of these afflictions can be treated — or at…
All Aboard
When I purchased an Oxbow stand-up paddleboard in 2009, I figured I’d just bought myself some freedom from my two tiny offspring. Stand-up paddleboarding —…
Restaurant Review: Burger Night at Bread & Butter Farm
Fridays, May to September, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at 200 Leduc Farm Dr., Shelburne, 985-9200
When is the right time to get a family pet?
Duncan McDougall Town: Waterbury Center Job: Executive director, Children’s Literacy Foundation Son Jesse, 12 We’ve had cats since our son, Jesse, was pretty young. But…
The Art Of Gardening
It was a damp June morning, but Noah Ross barely noticed the misting rain and below-average temperatures. Wearing a baseball cap embroidered with the words…
Vermont Day-cations: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum & ArborTrek Treetop Obstacle Course
School’s out, and “Day-cations” are in. Every summer, Kids VT seeks out family-friendly destinations where you and your kids can experience the natural beauty and…
Painted Sneakers
Want to start summer on the right foot? Canvas sneakers are lightweight, breathable and easy to slip into when the ice-cream truck is coming. They’re…
