Tragedy Strikes. Does your child know what to do? I imagine the answer is probably “it depends” – on the emergency, on your location, on your child’s age. A month ago, my answer would have probably been “maybe” but now...
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things a mother can do, but it's definitely not easy for all moms. With my first child, I suffered through cracked and bleeding nipples, milk blebs, drastic dips in my supply, a...
Our "safe" world was rocked in November with Oxford High School being so close by, and then all the different threats made to surrounding schools. And now we are being rocked again, with Texas, as old fears and wounds...
Beauty hacks for busy moms? Genius! It's no secret that once you become a mom, your personal beauty standards are suddenly very different. Long showers, daily blowouts, manicured nails, and full faces of makeup often get relegated to the...
What’s for dinner this week? I’m so burnt out on meal planning! Sound familiar? It’s a very common question in our Mid-Michigan Moms Community + Conversations Facebook group. And with nearly 2K members (and counting!) the question always generates...
Putting my kids to bed has always been a struggle in our house. I know I’m not alone in making this statement. From tantrums to wining and overly exhausted kids, the time to quiet down and rest can turn into...
Coming from a big family and having lots of friends there is always a funeral, a holiday, open houses, a wedding or other formal event to attend. With baby number five, you can only hope we have it down!...
We are all part of the sharing generation - from Instagram to Facebook and more. But have you ever realized that the amount and what you share can put your family at risk? What signals are you giving prying...
You asked for mom hacks this month, so I’m bringing you five of my favorites! A few minutes wasted here and there throughout the day can steal so much of your time. Here are some ways I’ve found to...