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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!
5 Ingredient Quinoa Peanut Butter Energy Bites
My husband and oldest are peanut butter obsessed! Peanut butter flavored everything is in order in my household. So, having quick, on-the-go, peanut butter snacks that are healthy and make my family happy are...
The Hilariousness of Breastfeeding a Toddler
I have a new found respect {even more than before} for women who choose to do extended breastfeeding, because it is no easy task. I nursed my son until he was 16 months old,...
Pokémon Go Prevented My Postpartum Depression
Moms everywhere seem to be sharing their postpartum depression stories. I greatly admire their courage in doing so; it lets other moms know that they're not alone. As someone with a history of depression, I felt...
Confession of a Mom with all Boys: I Still Want a Girl
I remember the day I found out I was pregnant with my third child, and I desperately hoped she was a girl. I was late, and although my husband and I were trying to...
Raising a Child With ADHD
In our house, we have a son who was diagnosed with ADHD a couple of years ago. My husband and I knew there were some issues that needed to be addressed: behaviorally and emotionally....
Wearing the Pants and Other Lessons from my Mom
This year will be my first Mother's Day as a mom. Unless you count being pregnant - yes, my mom did send me a card last year! Every May, I find myself reflecting on my relationship...
You’re Doing a Great Job: A Message for All Moms
This week I received the sweetest text from my mom's sister. My aunt sent me a text complimenting a DIY photo I had posted to my social media and then went on to say...
An Open Letter To My Child’s Caregiver
Our child is a fun-loving, free-spirited, knows-what-she-wants, 2-year-old. She loves and is loved beyond measure. She is wise beyond years. I often comment that she is an old soul {but believe me when I say that she...
Dear Sixteen Year-Old Me
Dear Sixteen Year-Old Me,
You're probably thinking you are pretty grown up now, with your new drivers license and shiny flip phone. With the new found freedom these things bring, there is no denying that...