2020

Yearly Archives: 2020

Staying Calm While Pregnant During a Pandemic

I recently had a friend ask me if I was tired of being pregnant after I told her I was 30 weeks into the...

Children’s Educational Resources

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If there is one thing certain in life, it is that things are always changing. We are growing into one and out of another...

Note to Self: Remember This is “Happily Ever After”

I remember being 14 when my whole world revolved around the dream of soul mates. "Obsessed" doesn't even begin to cover it. I've always...

I Couldn’t. I Wouldn’t. I Shouldn’t: My Amazing, Outlandish, Middle-Aged Adventure

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An adventure? I couldn't. I wouldn't. I shouldn't. All three immediate and strong responses when my friends - my "tribe" - came up with...

The Best Surprise: Top 5 Reasons to Keep Gender a Secret

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Surprises. We don't seem to get many. You plan your day, where you're going to college, your wedding. There are so many HUGE events...

“I Can’t Breastfeed” Is A Full Sentence

I recently read an article featuring a new mom who hung a “No Breastfeeding Zone” sign in her hospital room. She knew while preparing...

Siblings: A Special Kind of Magic

Ever since she became aware of the existence of babies, my daughter {now 5-years-old} has been ready to be a big sister. She loved to...

Wintertime, Little Ones, and the Nugget: A Love Story

The Story Begins Two months ago, I had no idea of the Nugget's existence. I first learned of it through a local Mom group and...

Shelters, Charities, and Centers to Donate to in Mid-Michigan

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Whether it be a resolution, necessity, spring-inspired goal or Marie Kondo inspired aspiration all of us have found ourselves at one point or another wanting to de-clutter, minimalize, find joy or simply get rid of a few things we no longer need. Then you will be happy to know that there are numerous local organizations that will gladly put your items to good use. And with your donations, these organizations provide countless programs and services to the Mid-Michigan area and those that live here. It's a win-win, you offload a few unneeded items and they in turn help so many.