Hometown Babies: Burlington
Mommies in Burlington, VT are always busy with their little ones. Whether going to the aquarium or jogging by the lake, these moms know how to keep themselves and their kids entertained.
By Jessica Hartshorn from American Baby
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Meet the Tourguides
"Our family can walk to restaurants downtown or drive 20 minutes for apple picking and hiking," says Emma Kouri, a mom of two. She moved to Burlington to study at the University of Vermont, stayed all the way through getting her Ph.D., then started her family. "Being a student was great, but parenting here has me in love with the place."
The guides: Emma Kouri, 32, with Sapphie, 2, and Teo, 3 months
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Boardwalk Buddies
Ah, summer! "My husband and I swim in Lake Champlain and jog the paths nearby. Though we have snowy winters, it's hot in July. Being on water is a blessing."
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Sweet Tooth
Ben & Jerry's opened its doors for business in Burlington in 1978 and has made pregnant women craving ice cream happy ever since!
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Critter Watching
On rainy days, moms head to ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center. "My toddler never gets tired of watching the fish and turtles, and trying out the crafts."
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Sustainable Farming
Vermont kids know where their food comes from! "At Shelburne Farms, you can see workers make cheddar cheese and harvest vegetables."
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Country Style
From her Burlington home base, April Cornell designs clothes and linens for girly girls of all ages ($39; AprilCornell.com). How sweet is this Betty dress?
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Serene Scenes
The only skyscrapers here are the mountains.
Originally published in the July 2011 issue of American Baby magazine.
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