Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Where advocacy meets wild recreation: Colchester’s Delta Park is a 55-acre natural haven with over 250 wildlife species, Audubon Important Bird Area status, fragile turtle nesting sites, and roots in 1970s environmental activism -- explore its history and wildlife.

Keeping concerts affordable: Vermont ticket resale company CashorTrade partnered with Ticketmaster to make face-value resales easier, a move the founders say will curb markups. More partnerships are planned to expand fair pricing -- see what's planned next.

Protect your animal's vision: Free eye exams for service animals are available through ACVO Saves, with April registration and May screenings at Burlington Emergency Veterinary Service in Williston, provided by ophthalmologist Dr. Sarah Hoy -- see registration and screening details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025... and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you're curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It's free -- and definitely worth a read.*

Cozy O.N.E. date spot: Globally influenced Italian plates, a tiny-but-mighty room, and heartfelt service make Gold Restaurant the move when you want something special without leaving the O.N.E. Book a night this week and let them surprise you with flavors that feel both familiar and new.

South End dinner party vibes: Meet Majestic, a cozy South End café and bar locals are already claiming as their neighborhood hang. Think vinyl spinning, a couple glasses of something good, and snacky small plates that add up to dinner, perfect for when you want laid-back energy without the downtown chaos.

Vegan comfort, zero fuss: Pingala Cafe & Eatery Chace Mill is the local go-to for 100% plant-based comfort that actually fills you up, from smoothies and fresh juices to burgers, sandwiches, and that vegan crunchwrap. Cozy vibes, quick service, and coffee when you need it... perfect for a midweek reset.

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

A doctor’s been fixing snoring for 30 years: No clunky mouthpiece or loud machines, just two quick throat sprays before bed every night. It might sound too simple, but more than 3 million people use it, and a double-blind study shows 79% of patients reported positive results. *See how it works →

Hang onto your memories: I found a box of my parents' old home videos last month and realized I had no way to watch them. In case you didn’t know, you can easily convert all your memories to digital – tapes, photos, negatives. All of it. You'll just ship everything in a prepaid kit, they’ll digitize it, and you'll get your originals back plus online anytime access. *See how it works →

Menopause destroyed your hair: Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings... there’s treatment for that. But thinning hair? A lot of women just switch shampoos and hope for the best. Turns out, there's only one FDA-approved topical ingredient for women's hair regrowth, and Keranique built an entire hair care system around it.*Learn more about it here →

🎬 Architecture + Design Film Series, The Automat @ City Hall | Wednesday (4/22) at 6:30 PM – If you miss the days when a nickel got you coffee and a little dignity, cue up The Automat with the Architecture + Design Film Series. A free, same-day stream about marble tables, good manners, and how fast food ruined the vibe. BYO pie, please.

✨ Illuminate Vermont @ South Burlington Public Library and City Hall | Friday (4/24) at 5:00 PM – Illuminate Vermont is lighting up Market Street after dark with live music, fire spinners, and art. Free to wander, mingle, and feel smug about doing something artsy without leaving town. Expect Sticks and Stones, Cirque de Fuego, and kid-friendly mischief.

✨ Sticks and Stones @ Illuminate Vermont (South Burlington) | Friday (4/24) at 6:00 PM – At City Center's Market Street, Illuminate Vermont throws an indoor-outdoor fest with Sticks And Stones on the main stage, plus food trucks, cocktails, and shopping. Admission is free, our favorite price, so bring the family, stay for the music, and call it quality time.

🛠 Awasiwi Woods DGC Volunteer Work Day @ Awasiwi Woods (South Burlington) | Saturday (4/25) at 9:00 AM – Trade the treadmill for some real-world cardio and lend a hand at Awasiwi Woods DGC’s volunteer work day. We’ll trim brush, tidy fairways, and maybe sling a few discs after, because balance. Bring gloves, sturdy shoes, and your finest small-talk.

💪 Women's Empowerment Through Self-Defense @ United Fighting Arts Institute (South Burlington) | Saturday (4/25) at 12:30 PM – Trade your true-crime habit for real skills at this free Women’s Empowerment Through Self-Defense seminar, celebrating 10 years. Learn practical moves from BJJ, Muay Thai, and JJJ, no experience or uniform needed. Bring a water bottle, a towel, and the friend who carries hand sanitizer.

✨ Illuminate Vermont @ South Burlington Public Library & City Hall | Saturday (4/25) at 5:00 PM – Spring nights call for a glow-up, and Illuminate Vermont lights up Market Street in South Burlington with a free arts bash that earns the hype. Expect live music, a ventriloquist, street acts, and library sets, plus familiar faces, zero cover, small-town sparkle, and neighbors welcome.

🍞 Monthly Clothing & Food Drive @ Odd Fellows Lodge | Sunday (4/26) at 11:00 AM – Every last Sunday, the North End Food Pantry takes over Odd Fellows Lodge for a quick purge of the stuff you meant to drop off months ago. Bring clean seasonal clothes, shelf-stable staples, and basics like diapers, pads, and peanut butter. Stick around to sort.

This meticulously updated Victorian pairs soul and swagger, showcasing unpainted woodwork, stained glass, and original floors. A chef’s kitchen with Danby marble, island, wine fridge, coffee bar, and a pro-style range anchors the home. The spa-like primary suite shines, plus a tower room, post-and-beam attic, and red stone basement with wine cellar. Outside, a wraparound porch, courtyard, and gardens beckon.