Whimsy. According to the Oxford dictionary, whimsy is derived from a 17th century word “whim-wham,” originally meaning a trinket or ornamental object. Fast forward to 2026, “whimsy” is often used to describe a place, as opposed to an object: “a whimsy place is a setting characterized by quaint and unpredictable charm, designed to evoke wonder… … Read More
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A family getaway—let alone a ski weekend—is no small feat when you have little feet in your life. Still, the benefits are well worth the challenges. After a few seasons of working out the kinks, I’ve learned a handful of ways to calm my anxious-mama mind and ease into a winter weekend with more calm … Read More
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Our family has been skiing at Bolton Valley for several years now and in that time it’s been impossible not to hear tell of Bolton’s famed backcountry. Being a bit of an adrenaline junkie, I love the exhilaration of downhill skiing. I’m often the first one in my family in line for the lift in … Read More
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It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas when our family checked into the Trapp Family Lodge the weekend before the holidays. Set high on the hill in Stowe, Vermont, this European-style hotel is an ideal place for families to spend the winter break. Every year the staff plans tons of yuletide fun for the kids. This can … Read More
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