Blog Page 28
It takes a village - I'm sure most of us mamas have heard this saying one time or another. And especially over the last year when we've been separated from our villages, we realize how important they really are...
It’s here. Summertime is FINALLY here. After dealing with COVID and cicadas, we deserve a break and a summertime getaway through books! Whether you are working or taking some time at the family cabin, you can take some time this...
My daughter is five, and even though she started off strong-willed and confident, every day she grows more independent.  That independence and confidence have been showing themselves lately in her clothing choices. Gone are the days where I could stick...
I am a Warrior Mama, but my loss still sucks. With loss, a piece of you is ripped out of your chest and never returned. You are left trying to learn what the new hole in your life means...
Every year, as June rolls around, I stand in front of a large display of Father's Day cards and wonder what I should do. All of the cards professing love for "Daddy" make my stomach twist. I can't send a...
It keeps happening. I am trying to do all of the things research says to do to help my children grow into healthy, productive adults, yet some other person becomes irritated and impatient with me. I say nothing, but...
ATTENTION dinosaur lovers! The Jurassic Quest dinosaurs are having a RAWRIN’ good time on the road and want to continue the DRIVE THRU FUN at DTE Energy Music Theatre through June 18-July 4! Experienced by over 2.5 million guests and as featured...
Mom regret. It's real and all moms have it. Over the past year, I have found myself occasionally lying in bed, staring at the green light on the smoke detector that was placed ever so thoughtfully overhead. I lay there...
Recently, my oldest daughter broke her elbow. I mean, REALLY broke it. My poor girl ended up in surgery with a titanium screw {which she thinks is super cool, by the way}. As a parent, I can confidently say...

In + Around Mid-MIchigan