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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...
Cute picture, huh?
This was my attempt to teach my kids about Greek Easter, which is typically a week or so after American Easter. We dye our eggs red, signifying the blood of Christ. I was too lazy to bundle...
All of our kids are so happy that school is out, but what do we do with them now? We don't want to just sit at home and do nothing!
Here are my top three, local suggestions for free or...
Michigan winters are long! But the ever-changing seasons bring great potential for a home and life refresh! Spring and summer offer the perfect time to open the windows, air everything out, and freshen things up. You'll find that once...
As a mom, I haven’t had “husband sleep" since the year 2014 {before my, ahem, little angels entered the world}. What's husband sleep? The dead-to-the-whole-world-falling-apart sleep.
Even though being a mom calls for sleeping with one ear open for the...
Have you ever just stood and looked at your calendar and wished to yourself there was more time in a day, more days in a month? Like how it is possible that by the time June 1st hits, the...
I’ve always been an adventurer at heart, although I can’t say I’ve ventured down the path of traveling with my 18 month old yet {round of applause to the brave souls who have conquered that quest}. But I've had...
Hyperemesis Gravidarum. If you don't know what this is, God bless you.
If you do, I want to offer some hope and some help.
Initial signs
When I was 6 weeks pregnant with my daughter, I woke up nauseated and stayed miserably...
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!
