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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!
A Genesee County Mom’s Guide to June
June is here and school is out for summer! You know what else that means? There is a FESTIVAL (and fireworks) nearly everywhere you turn for the next couple of months. And that means our favorite - ELEPHANT EARS! Stumped with...
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...