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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!
How I’m Learning to Stop Trying to Control My Kids
Yes, you heard me right. Please hear me out, I think you'll see where I'm coming from. Learning to stop controlling our kids is more of a sanity saver than you think.
When we attempt...
How to Throw a Birthday Party Your Kid Loves on a Budget
When my oldest turned one, I was sure we needed to do ALL the things at his birthday party. Bounce house? Check. Big Cake? Check. Tent Rental? Check. Inviting every family member near and...
A Teacher’s Tips for Keeping Your Sanity this Summer!
Ahh, sweet summer. Beautiful weather, no school and not a care in the world...for your kids at least. For moms on the other hand, it can be a panic heading in to the summer.
Your children are home...
When Marriage is Difficult, Are We Doomed?
It started when I shuffled past him, arms overloaded with a fresh load of clean laundry. I dropped them into a messy pile on the living room floor and I sat nearby, folding, fuming....
Travel Tuesday :: Grand Hotel – Mackinac Island
Since 1887, Grand Hotel has welcomed guests to historic Mackinac Island in northern Michigan. Family owned for three generations, America’s Summer Place offers old-world hospitality and charm alongside modern amenities that make it the perfect destination for any summer family vacation.
Bloom: A Event For New + Expecting Moms – A Recap!
Bloom 2019, what an event! One of our passions at Mid-Michigan Moms is to provide opportunities for the women and families within our community to connect with each other. This is one of the...
Moms vs. Migraines: Advice From A Chronic Sufferer
If you’ve experienced a migraine or have been diagnosed with chronic migraine, you know that it can seem like a never-ending battle to try to prevent and cope. I've witnessed both friends and family...
Lessons from a New Mom, Perfection Is Not The Goal
We’ve all been there – the first-time mom. What a whirlwind!
The new mom phase is exhausting, and not just because we are adapting to living with interrupted sleep, but also because we suddenly find...
Make That Appointment, Mama: Self-Care From the Trenches
I drove home from the grocery store in awe last night. I could barely believe what I was seeing! Did you know that you're supposed to be able to read street signs at 60...