Authors Posts by Sarah Jaeger
Sarah Jaeger
Sarah was born and raised in the Motor City but has called Mid-Michigan home now for over a decade. She worked as a television news reporter covering everything from breaking news, investigative stories, sports, and lifestyle but has stepped back from the industry to be a stay-at-home mom for her two kids. In between swim classes and t-ball practice, Sarah enjoys running and bowling (she is a former state champion). She also has her own blog, The TV Mommy - @SarahJaegerTV or @TheTVMommy - and owns her own video production business, April Lane Productions.
Ten Things You Should Know If Your Child Starts Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking - have you experienced it? It’s the middle of the night, your child wakes up but can’t tell you what’s wrong. They’re not crying but they just sit there in a daze. It’s...
Practice Makes Better: Life Lessons From My 6-Year-Old
“Practice makes better.” It’s a comment I heard my eldest child say to his little sister as he was helping her with her ABCs.
As I started to correct him and tell him the phrase...
Making the Most of your Small Camper Space
Making the most of your small camper space...can you relate?
You’ve heard the term “everything but the kitchen sink”? Well, that’s how I pack for a trip.
My husband likes to use the term “we roll...
Five Reason to Get a Meal Planning Board
I didn't think I needed a meal planning board, even though I’m a planner. You know the kind. The Type A personality that loves to make lists and cross things off them. Yup, that’s...
In the Process of Becoming a Mom, I Forgot How to be a Kid
In the process of becoming a mom, I forgot how fun it is to be a kid!
I forgot the joy of building a fort out of couch cushions. Instead, I see the mess and...
A Messy Mom’s Hacks for Getting Organized This New Year
I’ve never been one for making New Year's resolutions. They start off well-meaning and seem to fall by the wayside after just a few weeks.
However, a few years ago I came up with a...
“Mommy, Can Santa Claus Get Coronavirus?” : Christmas During a Pandemic
Can Santa Claus get Coronavirus? COVID is complicated, especially for a 5-year-old. My little man understands he has to wear a mask at school and in public to keep healthy and from spreading “the...
Even During a Pandemic, There Are Still Many Reasons to be Thankful
Let’s face it. At some point or another this year we’ve all said it: 2020 sucks! Yet, there are still many reasons to be thankful.
In addition to the COVID pandemic, my family had to...
Baking With Love: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Fresh From The Garden
I recently went on a baking spree. So much so that my mother asked if I was pregnant again because she thought I was “nesting”.
I couldn’t help it. I love this time of year...