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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!
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Bed Rest
Bed rest. Sounds fun, right? No work. No chores. No responsibility. A doctor’s order to basically put everything you love and hate about “adulting” on hold. I instantly thought back to sick days as...
Holiday Sleep Tips For Your Little One
The holidays are magical times. A time for families to get together, parties, good food, and late nights. But when you have young kids, holidays can be anything but magical.
As a sleep consultant, one...
Decorations + Beautiful, Messy Memories: I Don’t Want My Kids To Outgrow Holiday Magic
I haven't decorated for Christmas in years except for the top three feet of our artificially lighted fir. Just a handful of plastic ornaments and a cheap star are all the decorations I'm willing...
This Year, I’m Simplifying Christmas
I start planning for the Holiday season earlier and earlier every year. Last year I began in July, making lists of all the loved ones I need to shop for and jotting down ideas...
It’s Not Your Job To Discipline My Child; It’s Mine.
It's not your job to discipline my child. It's mine.
It was my daughter's second birthday party. The sun was shining, the house was festive and full of love, and best of all, my daughter...
To My Husband: I See You, Too
To my husband, first off, I’m not going to apologize. Mostly because you tell me to stop saying I’m sorry for everything and this will inevitably lead me to apologize for apologizing.
Here you are...
Mid-Michigan Moms Holiday Gift Guide | #ShopMidMichigan2020
Ring-a-ling, the holidays are here and that means it's time to do a little bit of holiday shopping with #ShopMidMichigan2020, our 4th annual Holiday Gift Guide!
This year, more than ever, there is truly something...
Navigating the Childcare Daily Report with Grandparent Caregivers
It was the dreaded four-letter word I hate – “fine”. It was early afternoon on a weekday, and I sent a quick text message to my childcare provider to see how the baby was...
On Being an Introverted Mama Living in an Extroverted World
Are you introverted or extroverted? Below are all things I hear regularly as one of the admins of our local mom's group, and I totally feel each and every one to the very core...