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If your February calendar looks anything like mine, it’s packed with practices, clubs, homework, meetings, and about a million other things. And then... surprise!...Valentine’s Day shows up.
If you’re short on time but still want your child’s Valentines to be...
If you’re parenting a school-age child right now, you’ve probably felt this tension:
You want your child to be able to reach you.
You want them to have independence.
But you don’t want to hand them a phone before they’re truly ready.
Phones...
The Quiet Magic of Volunteering: Teaching Our Kids to Give Back All Year Long
There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens when you give your time to someone else. Not money. Not things. Time. That hour you thought you...
If there’s one thing I will always stand on, it’s this: moms do not need more clutter. We need things that make life easier, more comfortable, more organized, or just a tiny bit more joyful. And every single item...
If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably seen the viral meme:
“Ask your kids to name three things they got for Christmas last year.”
And the comments are filled with parents admitting… their kids can’t remember a single one.
But...
For as long as I can remember, seeing the Northern Lights sat high on my bucket list, one of those “someday” dreams that felt too rare to ever check off.
At 36, I finally got that chance. And lately, it...
There’s something magical about winter in Michigan — twinkling lights, cozy evenings, and those extra-special moments shared over a warm meal. One of the most memorable ways to enjoy the season is by dining in a glowing igloo, a...
Halloween night is almost here! Whether you’re mapping your candy route, joining neighborhood fun, or checking when to expect those little ghosts and goblins, we’ve rounded up trick-or-treat times for communities across Mid-Michigan.
Alma: Oct. 31 from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Argentine...
Spooky-Delicious Halloween Recipes, Treats, and Dishes to Share
Between school parades, classroom parties, and trick-or-treat chaos, Halloween night can feel like a marathon... one fueled entirely by candy and caffeine. But fear not, mamas! Whether you’re hosting a pre-trick-or-treat dinner,...

















