2025
Yearly Archives: 2025
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...
Playdates or Free Childcare? Let’s Talk About It.
Editor’s Note: This is an open letter from one of our Mid-Michigan Moms, sharing her honest thoughts on boundaries, childcare, and friendship. Her words...
These 20 Items Were in YOUR Carts — Top Amazon Buys...
These 20 Items Were in YOUR Carts — Top Amazon Buys from Mid-Michigan Moms (June + July Edition)
Let’s be real: we’re all trying to...
Amazon Prime Day is Here – Our Favorite Deals + Must-Haves...
Amazon Prime Day is back—and while we’re not believers in buying more just to buy more, we are all about snagging the good stuff:...
The Baby We Never Told Anyone About
Trigger Warning: This post contains sensitive content about miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If you're in a tender place, please take care before reading.
We didn’t...
Summer’s Viral Bracelet Trend: Why Moms (and Kids!) Can’t Get Enough
If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok, a ballpark, the beach, or your child’s craft bin lately, you already know—bracelets are having a major moment....
10 Family-Friendly Make-Ahead Dishes for the Fourth of July
Whether you're hosting a backyard bash, heading to a potluck, or keeping it low-key at home with sparklers and lawn chairs—make-ahead dishes are a...
The Dreaded L-Word: Let’s Talk About Lice
Let’s be honest — lice is one of those things you think only happens to other families. You know, the families who don’t wash...