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Mid-Michigan Moms
We are passionate about the Mid-Michigan community and the moms who live here. Our goal is to make this community feel just a little bit smaller. By using both our website, as well as, various social media outlets, we are able to keep you up to date on family-friendly activities around town, provide advice on motherhood, and encourage each of you to get out and explore all that our wonderful area has to offer!
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 a cake on the counter, and called it a party....
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 bus window. It’s not just a milestone—it’s a shift. For...
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 are a reminder that even in strong communities, communication and...
These 20 Items Were in YOUR Carts — Top Amazon Buys (June + July...
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 make this chaotic season of summer—and the looming back-to-school transition—a...
Amazon Prime Day is Here – Our Favorite Deals + Must-Haves for Moms!
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 items that actually make parenting easier, life smoother, and...
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 tell anyone about you.
Not because we weren’t excited. Not because...
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. And we’re not just talking about classic friendship strings. This...
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 Fourth of July win.
We rounded up 10 crowd-pleasing, kid-approved recipes...
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 their sheets as often, or whose kids share hats a...