2019

Yearly Archives: 2019

The Unexpected Joy of Taking a Hand-Lettering Class

Last year I was in one of those funks we moms get in where we wonder if there really is life beyond changing diapers...

Be Kind: Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day With Us

Kindness. I think it's safe to say that kindness is a quality us moms choose to instill in our children at a young age....

Dear Myself, Future Grandma

Dear Myself, Future Grandma: Think back to the day that you held your first baby for the first time - how the entire world shifted...

Dear Marie Kondo, I’m Not Asking My Kids If A Toy...

Marie Kondo and her Netflix show are all the rage right now. I get it. She encourages decluttering and the organization of homes everywhere....

{RECAP} :: MidMiMB Galentine’s Night Out 2019

If we learned anything the evening of our Galentine's Night Out, it’s that Mid-Michigan is FULL of moms who love to shop and mingle!...

Empowered By My Breast Pump: Finding My “Mom Confidence”

29 months. That’s how long we were together. My breast pump and I. We were inseparable: the park, family gatherings, concerts, and even work. The...

Kids Eat Free & Almost Free In + Around Mid-Michigan

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If you are like us, you're always keeping your eyes open for an opportunity to save money. The first thought when deciding on where to treat the family to a dinner out: where can I feed these kids that won't break the bank? Or even better...where can my kids eat

Daddy Has Cancer: How We Told Our Toddler

When I was five months pregnant with our twins, an emergency room doctor walked in the room and told my husband that she believed...

Show Some Love! QUICK Ideas for a Special Family Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is an easy holiday to throw together. Christmas takes weeks and even months to prepare for, and hosting Thanksgiving dinner is an...