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We Take Our Kids to Work Everyday: Running a Family Business with Kids

Melissa R

A Lesson In Love through My Toddler’s Old Bear, Blue

Kylie

This is Blue. Blue, in all of his glory. Blue turns 41 this year. Blue is my husband's childhood bear. Around six months ago, my oldest daughter...

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Emptying Our Nest: Bye Bye Baby Stage

Cassie

As my youngest’s first birthday quickly approaches, the baby stage items are on their way out. Time seems to never slow down as a...

Hard Ignore: Pandemic Mom Shaming is Raging, Tune it Out!

Courtney

Many of us have either experienced or doled out a dose of mom-shaming. I've been guilty of it. You've been guilty of it. No...

Milk Machine: Resources for Sharing or Donating Your Breastmilk Supply

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Pre-baby, breastfeeding - let alone milk supply - was a topic I knew almost nothing about. Nothing except that it seemed like a good...

baby sprinkle

Baby Sprinkle: A Virtual Event for Hopeful, Expecting, + New Mothers

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To our hopeful, expecting, and new moms, we realize current events have thrown a complete wrench into your plans - whether it be prenatal...

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Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas + FREE Printables

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Teacher Appreciation Week: 10 Ways To Say Thank You

Courtney Cox

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We Take Our Kids to Work Everyday: Running a Family Business...

Melissa R

baby stage items

Emptying Our Nest: Bye Bye Baby Stage

Cassie

What a New Heart Parent Needs From YOU!

Melissa R

I’m the Whitest White Girl in America…and I’m Listening

Courtney

Can We Stop the Shaming?

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Fighting the Fecal Funk: 10 Ways to Freshen Up Your Diaper...

Sarah T

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Royal Reveal: Why I Believe the Duchess has Depression

Sarah T

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Don’t Give People What They Want to See. Give Them You.

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Letting Go of Toxic People and Relationships

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It’s Not About The Numbers: Throw Your Scale Away

Amanda Moore

A Hysterectomy at 41: It’s Not our Grandma’s Surgery Anymore

Christine

10 Ways to Self-Care in 20 Minutes

Lyndsey

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How many of us as adults can recall the wonderful

How many of us as adults can recall the wonderful memories of our summer camp experiences? 😎 If I close my eyes on a pleasant summer day & breathe deeply, I can even recall the smell of summer camp: that crisp, fresh, sweet air mixed with a light & pleasant breeze coming off of the picturesque lake.

For my husband, it’s the smell of a campfire, & the sounds of decade-old songs being sung around it with friends & family.

For both of us, these wonderful snapshots in time from our youth are truly treasured keepsakes 🏕 We not only share these memories with our three young children, but we hope to foster & encourage the same experiences for them as they grow.

Sure, summer camp is all about fun, but it’s also a growing & learning experience offering countless opportunities for kids to build their sense of self-worth through increased confidence in their overall abilities.

Nestled within 700 acres of beautiful & serene property in Fenton 🌲🌲YMCA @ymcacampcopneconic is a true, local gem. With a rich, local history dating back to the Chippewa Tribe, Camp C has offered outdoor programs for youth & families since 1915. Blending its roots with modern-day facilities, Camp Copneconic offers an amazing & wide variety of summer camp programming for children.

2021 Summer Camp safety protocols have been developed following recommendations from the county & state health departments, the YMCA of the USA, & The American Camping Association. Campers will be placed in smaller groups with no co-mingling of these groups. Additional protocols will include health & temperature screenings, physical distancing, mask-wearing, & increased cleaning & sanitation of common areas & shared equipment.

Summer day camps 🌤 are designed for kids age 4 through those entering eighth grade & will kick off on June 21 with nine five-day sessions to choose from. Overnight camps will begin on July 11 with four five-night sessions available for kids entering third grade through those entering their senior year of high school.

For more information & to register call 810-629-9622 & visit www.campcopneconic.org + see what’s new @ymcacampcopneconic.

“A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a no

“A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.”
– Marion C. Garretty

Happy Mother’s Day from @midmichiganmoms 💙 Swipe left for some Mother’s Day affirmations hand picked just for you.

There’s sunshine ☀️ in the forecast & the be

There’s sunshine ☀️ in the forecast & the beauty of spring is upon us. As the weather warms up our eyes are on a handful of our guides @midmichiganmoms including ➡️ Michigan Hikes, Trails, + Walking Paths.

Some more of our killer guides ready for YOU 👇
🍦 Ice Cream Shops & Parlors Around Mid-Michigan
🎨 Murals In + Around Mid-Michigan
😎 Favorite Summer Shoes
🥕 Farmers Markets Around Mid-Michigan
💯+ Free + Inexpensive Things To Do With Kids

Nothing like a beautiful walk outside & an ice cream cone to wrap it up 😉 Happy Mother’s Day weekend!

📷 @memevanderlaan

Shopping and supporting local is wonderful. This p

Shopping and supporting local is wonderful. This past year especially, supporting Michigan-grown businesses has been at the forefront of many of our minds. But when it comes to food - beyond visiting our local grocery stores - how do we shop and support local?

Enter @marketwagon, an online farmer’s market 🥕🥬🥖 that delivers local food from Michigan farmers and artisans right to your doorstep, year-round, in reusable totes.

Founded in 2016, Market Wagon is on a mission to enable food producers to thrive in their own, local markets 👏👏👏 Market Wagon’s user-friendly experience allows you to browse through local vendors offering everything from local meat and dairy products, to local coffee and snacks.

We’re busy parents living busy lives, so when it comes to food, convenience is key! Yes, we want to ensure that we’re using the best possible ingredients, but we’re also looking for easy weeknight meals and staples.

In addition to offering a collection of local vendors, Market Wagon offers Bundles ➡️ These pre-filled baskets, like Easy Local Meals, Slowcooker, or the Veggie Lover’s Basket, make shopping even easier…especially during our busiest weeks, or times of year!

Shopping local @marketwagon couldn’t be simpler. Just click on the website, and browse through the categories to find exactly what you’re looking for. Not sure what you’d like to try? No problem. Categories like On Sale, Popular, and Newest allow you a variety of options, along with the convenience of selecting the best food options for your family.

For more information 📣 and local offerings, please visit https://www.marketwagon.com/midmichiganmoms
First-time customers, use the code midmichiganmoms for a ✨special discount✨ $20 off your first order of $40 or more and 99 cent delivery.

Mid-Michigan Moms is thrilled to partner with this amazing, local delivery service that was founded by a farmer himself, who has a passion for supporting small farmers and local food consumers 😍💙 Stay tuned to our social channels as we share all about what’s happening with @marketwagon locally + don't miss our stories today!

Hey mama, can we have your attention please?! #giv

Hey mama, can we have your attention please?! #giveawayalert You deserve the best of the best! The beauty products you use included 😚 And thanks to @aveda_somerset, we’ve got a beautiful #giveaway just for you in celebration of Mother’s Day.

One of our lucky IG followers will receive a collection of beauty items from Aveda ✨including a full-size hand relief, a travel size hand relief, a full size stress fix body care product, a stress fix composition oil, a selection of deluxe hair care samples, & a few bags of their famous tea✨

Here’s how to enter 🥳
1. Make sure you’re hanging out with our friends & us here on IG @aveda_somerset + @midmichiganmoms
2. Tell us in the comments if you’d choose a haircare or skincare consultation with Aveda Somerset + who you’d take with you for a girls day out.

And that’s not all! 📣ALL OF OUR FOLLOWERS📣 can receive a free haircare and/or skincare consultation at the @aveda_somerset location or virtually AND receive 15% off your purchase just by entering this giveaway. If you choose to visit virtually at Aveda Somerset you’ll receive free shipping on any items you choose to purchase 💃 Let’s go girls!

Giveaway closes 5.9.21 at noon. One winner will be randomly selected & announced on 5.9.21. Open to US residents only. This giveaway is in no way, shape, or form sponsored, endorsed, & administered by Instagram.

Cheers to all of you teachers 💙 In celebration

Cheers to all of you teachers 💙 In celebration of Teachers Appreciation Week join us in celebrating the ladies who are teachers @midmichiganmoms!

These ladies {swipe left} deserve a 📣BIG SHOUTOUT📣 Angela @angelarepke, Courtney @courtcox25, Katie @katieaugustine, Rebeca @beckylatina, & Becky! Join us in celebrating them with a 🥳🥳🥳 or a 💙💙💙 in the comments! Each of these ladies have a passion in their heart for education & we are thankful {this week & every week ☺️} for everything they do for the kids in our community.

If you’re still looking for a way to love on the teachers in your life this week, check out one of our latest posts at MidMichiganMoms.com 👉 “Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas + Free Printables.”

📷 @amandashafferphotography + @gracefulchaos

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