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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!
Meltdowns: Sometimes You’ve Just Got to Hug it Out
If you're a parent of toddler or preschool age children then I would guess you’re also experiencing the dramatic meltdowns. If not, what is...
She Tipped Over So Fast: My “Ugly” Parenting Moment
A few weeks ago we had the perfect day, ending with a pool night at a friend’s house {because it still feels like summer...
My favorite local fall event: Pumpkinfest in South Lyon, MI
My favorite time of the year is fall in Michigan! The leaves change, bonfires, apple picking, cider and all things pumpkin. My little town...
Take the Trip Mama
This is an open letter to moms who struggle with mom guilt over child-free vacations. Leaving the kids is hard, finding childcare is hard,...
Cousins: Built in Best Friends
I remember the call from my sister in law that they were pregnant. I remember telling my husband that since we lived out of...
Help! I Have a Tween
What happened?! I had a sweet and kind child who rarely fought and listened well. OK, who am I kidding?! It may have been...
A Letter to my Grandparents on Grandparent’s Day
Growing up I was blessed with a lot of grandparents. I had my mom's parents, my dad's parents, and my mom's step-dad, in addition...
Traveling With Kids: So What If They Don’t Remember It?
This past summer, my family got to take a dream vacation to Disney World. This was a big deal for us – the opportunity...
Night Terrors: Sometimes You Can’t Fix the Midnight Tears
My daughter has never been a good sleeper. I think there has been one night in 14 months that she has slept through the...