Kids VT, Winter 2022-23
7 Seasonal Events for the Whole Family; Children’s Book Buyers Recommend Winter Reads; Parent-preneurs Share Their Stories; Good Citizens Gather at the Capitol
Mom Maria Munroe Shares Her Digital Thrifting Strategies and Where to Buy Books for a Quarter
Looking at your shopping list and wondering how you’re going to pay for it all? Secondhand Style columnist Maria Munroe has some money-saving tips that…
Vermont Visionaries: BJ Robertson, Blueprint Basketball
In an effort to give kids a chance to play basketball during their schools’ off-season, BJ Robertson created a multifaceted program that includes camps, clinics,…
Raya Bronz, 11, Has Raised $10,000 to Fight Hunger and Homelessness
According to the Dalai Lama, “Our prime purpose in life is to help others.” It’s a sentiment that Winooski fifth grader Raya Bronz, 11, takes…
New Outerwear Company Hootie Hoo Beckons Kids Outside
When Xiaonan “Claire” Zhu started her own children’s outerwear company last year — dubbed Hootie Hoo — she set out to create clothing that was…
These Good Citizens Spent the Summer Learning About Their Communities and Giving Back
If you’re feeling nervous about the state of our democracy, here’s something to cheer you up: some of the submissions we received for this summer’s…
The Difference Between Trains and Rivers
Sometimes I imagine my husband and I as travelers on a fast-moving train.
New Essex Boutique Addie & Grace Offers Clothes for Adults and Kids With a Personalized Touch
Addie & Grace, the chic new women and children’s clothing boutique at the Essex Experience, began the way so many ventures do — with an…
Carrot-Parsnip Soup: An Irish Dish to Keep Out the Cold
In April, my kids and I went on an amazing trip to Ireland with my mother. We packed a lot into our 10-day visit, including…
In Vermont, Fifth Graders Ski and Snowboard for Free
Snow sports make winters in the Green Mountain State so much more enjoyable, but they’re not cheap. For example, a one-day, regular season lift ticket…
Ski Cubs Teaches Cross-Country Skiing
Skiing isn’t always about hurtling down a hill. Nordic or cross-country skiing across flat or rolling terrain is a great workout and a fun way…
Pop-Up Toy Store Coming to Burlington’s Church Street in December
Over the summer, Maura Donnelly was hanging out in downtown Burlington with her 11-year-old son when she noticed that something was missing: a toy store….
Editor’s Note: Going for It
In August, our 14-year-old daughter, Ivy, told my wife, Ann-Elise, and I that in summer 2023, she wants to spend six weeks at Camp Hochelaga….
Local Children’s Book Buyers Offer Reading Recommendations
If you’re searching for birthday or holiday gifts for the kids in your life, consider picking out an engaging book or two. Students’ reading scores…
In Search of Autonomy and a Flexible Schedule, Some Vermont Parents Are Leaving the Workforce and Striking Out on Their Own
A little over a year ago, I decided to start my own business. After my second child was born and I was confronted with the…
Save the Dates: Fun Stuff for Families This Winter
Do You Believe in Magic? November 25 Families flock to be shocked and astounded by award-winning magician Jason Bishop. Together with his baton-twirling assistant, Kim…
