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It's Vacation Bible School time! Summer is all fun and games until the first time (and subsequent times, at increasing volume, ad nauseam) you hear, "I'M BORED!" But good news, frazzled mama! Vacation Bible School (or VBS) is going on at dozens of churches...
Sometimes I feel like the Flint water crisis stole away my precious memories of bringing my baby home. On August 9, 2016 I gave birth to a healthy baby boy. August Andrew Ollie weighed in at 6 pounds and 11...
Writing….I love it. The whole shebang. Researching, writing, reading, and learning. It’s thrilling. Writing about kids, yes! Writing about my families’ rural adventures, yes. Writing about myself, errrrg. What to say? Well here goes… I’m Lyndsey. I’m 30ish. I’m married...
Every picture tells a story, and as the saying goes a picture is worth a thousand words. But what if you're never in the picture? It's so easy to snap a quick picture of your children and family on your...
 June is here and school is out for summer! You know what else that means? There is a FESTIVAL (and fireworks) nearly everywhere you turn for the next couple of months. And that means our favorite - ELEPHANT EARS! Stumped with things to do with the...
I love my child. But sometimes I do not like him. I don’t think there is a parent out there that has not had the same thought. Yes, it’s a harsh statement, but it’s a raw and honest parenting...
My husband and I were like most couples - our journey to a real baby started with having a dog. Our fur-baby was our first attempt at "parenting" - getting up in the middle of the night to take her outside,...
I grew up in Houston, Texas, which is a land of two seasons: Hot, and Slightly Less Hot. I believe there may be one or two days of the year that the citizens of Houston would even consider opening...
My husband and oldest are peanut butter obsessed! Peanut butter flavored everything is in order in my household. So, having quick, on-the-go, peanut butter snacks that are healthy and make my family happy are a no-brainer. This recipe is easy, delicious,...

In + Around Mid-MIchigan

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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!