If you have kids at home like we do, you might be learning that there is a new bad word that should not be used around your children right now. Interestingly enough, it is our children that wince when they hear the word and they plead for us to not use it in their presence. In fact, if they hear just a faint whisper of the word it
Have you ever had extra weight that you would like to get rid of and just cant seem to get it done? If you are one those individuals like myself that are constantly fighting that battle, dont feel like you are alone. It seems like I am constantly trying something new to try to take make that dreaded last 10 pounds disappear. Sometimes I
My daughter just learned how to snowboard this past winter and therefore had to learn how to wake board this summer. Needless to say we gave it a try the other day thinking that it would probably take some time for her to get it. Well get it she did. She popped up on her third try and hasnt wavered since. It is incredible to me how quickly
I just got back from a bit of a vacation with my family yesterday and want to let you know that we had such a great time. I believe that your family is the most important thing in our lives, other than our health of course and there is nothing better than creating memories that will last for a life time. We were lucky enough to spend 5
This summer has been one of the wettest summers on record. The lake level is extremely high and lots of docks are under water. Just recently we pulled our dock in 12 feet and no longer need a ramp to get on it. It is incredible how much rain we have had, yet all of us have found a way to make the most of the few opportunities that we have
Living in Vermont and the Champlain Valley
As a native Vermonter I am in a position to speak intelligently and from the heart about living in Vermont. My perspective is one not so much from the objective standpoint as it is a realistic standpoint. Living in Vermont is one of the best experiences a person can enjoy. I have lived and
Education in Vermont is a wonderful experience for your children. Our local schools are committed to providing the foundation for future success in higher education and in life for our kids. Vermont is a truly a special place when it comes to our schools. With the student teacher ratio much lower than the national average, it allows for
When you purchase real estate in Vermont there is a tax that goes to the state of Vermont called the Vermotn Property Transfer Tax. It is typically part of your closing cost and for residential property the tax is one half of one percent on the first one hundred thousand dollars of
Dog Lovers will love our local community and what we have to offer for owners and their favorite pets. In Burlington alone there is a dog park just north of the skate board park at the water front. It is a wonderfully fenced in large area overlooking the bluff and reaching out to Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. It is a scenic hideaway
Home Inspections Facts
Purchasing a home can be a very emotional experience and therefore it is one that should never be taken lightly. There are lots of things about the transaction that you do not have control over, but there are many things that you do, for example the home inspection. Buyers have the right to request a home