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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!
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 your time to someone else. Not money. Not things. Time....
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, we’ve rounded up trick-or-treat times for communities across Mid-Michigan.
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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 entirely by candy and caffeine. But fear not, mamas! Whether...
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...