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Angela
Hi Everyone! I’m Angela and am honored to be joining this incredible group of Mid-Michigan Moms. While I'm usually a mom who wears several hats (writer, writing instructor, and volunteer), I'm currently homeschooling my two small kids. Together, we love adventuring into nature and reading All OF THE BOOKS.
Dear Marie Kondo, I’m Not Asking My Kids If A Toy “Sparks Joy”
Marie Kondo and her Netflix show are all the rage right now. I get it. She encourages decluttering and the organization of homes everywhere. Her method helps mothers, too. Because as we all know,...
Digging in Dirt: A New Year’s Parenting Resolution
The New Year is often for setting resolutions for yourself. More often than not, these goals include ways to live a healthier life. But one area that tends to get overlooked is the simple...
Holiday Magic at Crossroads Village
If you want pure holiday magic, take your family to Crossroads Village this season. The second you take the kids out of the car and begin your nutcracker march to the village, you feel...
Moms, Vote to Teach Your Children to Stop Indifference
“Indifference and neglect often do more damage than outright dislike,”
J.K. Rowling once said.
While we often think of hate being a horrific cycle that is passed down generation to generation, so is indifference....
Bullying Prevention Month: Moms, Have the Conversation
In the midst of trauma or catastrophe, Mister Rogers always said, “Look for the helpers.” This is something we all should aspire to teach within our children—to be the helpers. And the message can...
An A to Z Fall Children’s Activities Bucket List
As summer sizzles out, there are several things to look forward to in the fall. As moms, we love wrapping cardigans around our waists and strapping our boots on again. The air feels crisp...
Why Grandparents Day Should be Celebrated
I’m not sure where I’d stand as a mother without my kids’ grandparents. Of course, I’d survive as mothers do, but life would certainly be a hell of a lot harder. Sometimes, yes, grandparents...
Take That Summer Road Trip With Your Kids: Tips + Tricks
Going on a summer road trip with the kids almost always sounds more delightful than it actually is. You envision yourself sipping a crisp microbrew in a lounge chair while your kids frolic in...
The Magic of a Michigan Summer
When we were kids, we experienced all the good things about a Michigan summer. We loved running through the sprinklers, taking a dip in the neighbor’s pool, riding our bikes from sun up until...