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2013 New Year’s Family Celebrations in and Around Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom
Thinking it would be fun to do something this New Year’s Eve, instead of ringing in the year at home? Check out these family-friendly events in and around Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. This list will grow, so check back often! New Year’s / First Night Fun Runs Click here for a compilation of events in and around Vermont’s NEK. New Years Eve Bash – IROC (Orleans County) Saturday, Dec. 31 1PM-10PM FUN AND GAMES — FREE TO ALL (bounce houses, rollerblading, toys, kindermusik, dj/dancing, costume contest and more) More info here First Night St. Johnsbury 2013 A fun, local, family-friendly celebration to ring in the New Year! More info here. Annual…
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Play With Your Baby
Now that Sweet Pea is sitting up on her own I feel like the world has really opened up to her. She’s always been a curious baby but it seems like she has hit an age (13 months) when lots of cognitive development is occurring – and fast! In order to expose her to all kinds of sensory activities without breaking the bank I did some research online and in the used book section of Amazon (amazing what you can get for next to nothing!) and found an abundance of games and activities for toddlers that are practically free. I recently wrote about three activities at Mama’s Recess but have…
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Butter!
This past Saturday I took a home cheesemaking class at the Old Stone House in Brownington. It was lovely as there were only two students (although the first class sold out) so it was really hands on. Jana Lovejoy of Apple Ledge Farm in Coventry was our teacher and she was awesome! Not only did I learn about making cheese, but I also learned a lot about being a full-time farmer. It’s incredible that Jana has any time left over for teaching classes as she is also very involved in the community. Although we learned to make many different cheeses – and most of them would be easy for kids…
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2nd Annual Kingdom Trail Running & Walking Series – 2012
The Kingdom Trail Running & Walking Series kicks off tonight, July 10th at 6pm on Darling Hill Road in Lyndonville. Sponsored by St. Johnsbury Recreation and Kingdom Trails, this old-school stopwatch timed running and walking event is the perfect opportunity for families to get in shape, spend time together and make new friends. Choose to run or walk one or two loops (each is approximately 1.5 miles). All ages. All abilities. Kid-friendly! Walk or run with your little ones! Park at Vermont Children’s Theater on Darling Hill Road. Register at 5:30-5:45pm at Heaven’s Bench (Burke Mt. Side, up Behind Wildflower Inn’s flower garden/guest building), the big hill that overlooks Burke…
