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Mid-Michigan Moms
My First-Born is Starting Kindergarten and I’m Not Sad
The summer is flying by and the school year is quickly approaching. This year is a little different for our family with my little man starting his first year of kindergarten. There are so...
A Genesee County Mom’s Guide to August
August is upon us. One final month of summer before the kids head back to school!
What have you accomplished this summer? What do you still have left to accomplish? Looking for ideas to fill...
Raise a Kind Child, Change the World
A close longtime friend of mine died today. Whenever someone dies, we always think, "I should have spent more time with them while they were here."
I knew my friend was in the hospital....
First Year Milestones, According to Mom
Having a young toddler is, in many ways, easier than having a newborn. I keep having certain moments that make me think, "wow, this used to be so difficult!" These are things that, on...
DIY Shabby Chic Dining Room Table
Summer is here! If you're a mama like me, garage sales {and Facebook Market} become one of the highlights of the summer. DYI projects for the house become a priority for me. Over the last few...
The Struggles of Raising an Independent Child
"No, me try." These words make me cringe. Lately, it's my daughter's favorite phrase and the source of my anxiety. I try to be supportive. I try to congratulate her when she completes even...
Take the Trip: Leave Your Baby Behind
"She can't get out of there, right?" asked our close family member about the crib as we gave her a tour of the nursery, and laid our 1-year-old down for a nap. We were preparing...
How to Make a Chore Chart in 5 Minutes Using Your Phone
I'll admit it, I'm a mean mom.
My child has to do chores.
*gasp!*
The worst, I know.
But I really am a stickler about chores! I need my daughter to know that my God given task on...
The Bathing Suit Dilemma
Oh, the summertime bathing suit dilemma. I was recently inspired by a YouTube video by #IMOMSOHARD...which I am almost positive that if you are reading GCMB, then you have probably seen this hilarious and...