2025
Yearly Archives: 2025
The Power of Giving Back: Why Volunteering Matters (All Year Long)
The Quiet Magic of Volunteering: Teaching Our Kids to Give Back All Year Long
There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens when you give...
Stephanie’s Favorite Things for Moms: Gifts That Never Fail
If there’s one thing I will always stand on, it’s this: moms do not need more clutter. We need things that make life easier,...
50 Experience Gift Ideas for Kids (Because the Memories Matter More...
If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably seen the viral meme:
“Ask your kids to name three things they got for Christmas last...
A Mom’s Guide to Chasing the Northern Lights… and Finding a...
For as long as I can remember, seeing the Northern Lights sat high on my bucket list, one of those “someday” dreams that felt...
Igloo, Outdoor, and Shanty Dining In + Around Mid-Michigan
There’s something magical about winter in Michigan — twinkling lights, cozy evenings, and those extra-special moments shared over a warm meal. One of the...
2025 Mid-Michigan Trick-or-Treat Times
Halloween night is almost here! Whether you’re mapping your candy route, joining neighborhood fun, or checking when to expect those little ghosts and goblins,...
Spooky-Delicious Halloween Recipes, Treats, and Dishes to Share
Spooky-Delicious Halloween Recipes, Treats, and Dishes to Share
Between school parades, classroom parties, and trick-or-treat chaos, Halloween night can feel like a marathon... one fueled...
Bring Back the ’90s Birthday Party: Cheap, Chill, and Actually Fun
Can we please bring back the '90s birthday party?
You know the ones—when your mom ordered two pizzas, dumped some Doritos in a bowl, threw...
Kindergarten Countdown: Helping Your Little One (and Yourself) Get Ready
There’s something about that first day of kindergarten that hits different. It’s the oversized backpack, the too-big sneakers, the tiny hand waving from the...