Sugarbush Farm

Woodstock, Vermont

When visiting Vermont, a visit to a quintessential New England farm is the perfect way to spend an afternoon.  Sugarbush Farm is a 3-generation farm owned by the Luce Family.  This 500-acre farm has gorgeous scenic views, farm animals, and some of the best cheese you’ll find in Vermont!  Take a peek at my morning here…

Maple Sugar Woods

My first stop was walking the nature trail of the maple sugar woods.

You follow the path the draft horses use in the spring to collect the sap.  It’s interesting to see how trees are tapped and collected.

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Billings Farm & Museum

Woodstock, Vermont

Vermont is rich in farming heritage and Billings Farm & Museum is the perfect place to learn all about it. Take a peek at my afternoon…

Museum

My first stop was the museum. There were so many recreations of life in rural Vermont. Some of my favorite were:

Machine thatching

Butter making

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Mountain Meadows Lodge

I can’t think of anything that depicts the quintessential Vermont experience than staying in a 180-year-old historic cow barn & farmhouse in Killington.  Mountain Meadows Lodge lies on six peaceful acres of land on the banks of the 100-acre Kent Pond. The mountains offer a scenic backdrop and you’ll feel like you’re standing in a postcard.

Take a peek at my amazing stay…

Photo Credit: 506 On the River Inn

506 On the River Inn

There is nothing more relaxing than driving around the winding river roads of Vermont…wind blowing through open windows and green mountains looming in the distance. It has been a crazy year and I was so thrilled to escape for two nights before the girls get out for summer vacation.  I stayed in two amazing places and the first was at 506 On the River Inn, in Woodstock.

Read all about my stay…

One of the most valuable lessons my family learned throughout the last year is the importance of spending time with your family. As we hunkered down in the house, we had to come up with lots of ideas to keep our sanity. We cherished the time we had together and spend many nights laughing and having fun. I’d like to thank all of the wonderful companies that helped us find ways to connect with each other.

I am thrilled to be traveling again…safely, still wearing masks, and practicing distance. Before I get back to writing about travel, I wanted to give you one final roundup of some of the fun things we’ve done since so many people ask me for suggestions of family activities to do at home. Don’t worry…if I find any more I’ll definitely let you know. Thanks for all of the support during this last year and I can’t wait to finally be packing our bags!!

#wewilltravelagain

SCIENCE ACTIVITIES:

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You all know that one of my favorite places to travel is the stunning state of Maine.  It has it all… a rugged seacoast, majestic mountains, sandy beaches, quaint towns, and not to mention the best lobster in the world! Maine is filled with local artists and small shops that showcase the unique style of Maine.  The Maineland Co. lets you experience the state of Maine without leaving your home by featuring artisanal Maine home goods and lifestyle products brought right to your door.

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

The Maineland Co. brings together the best of Maine-made home goods and lifestyle products in a box each season.  The boxes feature quality items that you’ll use and give you a sense of wanderlust!

WHAT COMES IN EACH BOX?

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Two summers ago, my daughters and I had such a fun time doing a paint party and we were looking forward to doing one again.  However, we had no idea the whole country was going to soon shut down.  We filled our days with creative crafts and games, but after a while we felt like we’d done it all.  There were so many businesses that came up with creative alternatives that families could do to bring them together and make some memories.  One example is Paint Party in a Box, which provide everything you need to create a beautiful canvas painting. Let me tell you all about them…

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

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Although I am thrilled my daughters are doing at least a hybrid learning model at school, what they miss most is hands-on learning. One of the things they miss the most are science experiments.  Green Kid Craft is the perfect solution.  They have created hands-on science and art kits that exercise kids’ creativity, build confidence and engage them with nature and the world around them.

WHY FAMILIES WILL LOVE THEM

Each project is individually wrapped and comes with a card giving detailed instructions.  It lists the supplies included in the box, as well as the simple supplies you will need from home.  The directions are easy to understand but not too simple.  At the end of each experiment there is a “things to think about” section that delves deeper into the topic.

WHAT COMES IN EACH BOX?

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I love cooking with my girls.  We talk and laugh the whole time!  It is a great way to teach them life skills and also that it’s ok to improvise.  Roaming Raddish is a cooking subscription box that gives you everything you need to create meals from around the world! Let me tell you all about our exploration of Peru!

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

With this fun box you can explore a new cuisine each month with ingredients and recipes that bring new culinary experiences to your cupboard and kitchen. Even though I love to experiment with new ingredients,  I find  I don’t make ones that require elaborate ingredients.  This box provides almost everything you need to make some fabulous meals. All you have to provide are your own protein and produce.

Learn all about the spices and ingredients in your box!

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

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