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I crave a quiet moment. The kids content, no one needs anything, just a minute. Please. My soul aches for it. I know I'm not alone. There are funny memes of moms sneaking into the pantry for a snack, just...
Dearest "Baby" Brothers,
I'll start by saying how incredibly proud I am of both of you. You are both such amazing, kind-hearted {young} men. You both have taught me so much since you came into my world; one of you...
Last month my husband and family rocked it out of the park for Mother’s Day.
The weekend included all of my favorite things {not in any order of importance}: naps, snuggles, wine, family time and reading. My husband took the...
I see you.
Cringing as your small child screams their ever-loving head off.
Pulling your own hair out as one child cries, two play calmly on the floor and another sits contently in your shopping cart in Target.
Rolling your eyes...
There I was... It was about 3 o'clock in the afternoon on a weekend. My head was about to explode. My toddler and I had been sitting at the dinner table, at my in-laws, for just about an hour....
Babies. Most everyone loves them. I don't know if its the newness, the smell, or the fact that you don't remember that time in your own life. Or, maybe, if you are a parent your own babies grew so...
Hello! I’m Mandy Brown, a Standish area mother. I am currently a full-time student working on a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts focusing on Photography, minoring in Graphic Design and Creative Writing. I am the step-mother to a wonderful...
Have you heard of Little Free Libraries? At first glance, they may look like an over-sized birdhouse or dollhouse, but these small buildings are so much more. They provide a resource that encourages literacy, creates community, and gives children {and adults!}...
How do you teach your children about compassion and responsibility?
My 16 year old son Lucas, two year old son Nolan, five year old daughter Lydia and I had the privilege of watching one of our cows give birth to...
In + Around Mid-MIchigan
Mid-Michigan Splash Pads, Beaches, Pools, and Water Parks
Summer is nearly upon us, so grab your lemonade and check out our guide to Summer Water Fun In + Around Mid-Michigan! From beaches and swimming pools to splash pads and water parks; this is the BEST resource for all things water fun! Click the tabs below to find a specific type of water fun or check out the interactive map below!
