Mid-Michigan Moms

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...

One of our favorite Father's Day traditions is to ask each of our children these questions about their dad, dad-figure, or grandpa! Click on either image below to open it in a large window, save it, and print it off....

One of the many reasons we adore living in Michigan? Free Three weekend! The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosts both a winter {the Saturday and Sunday of President's Day weekend} and summer {the Saturday and Sunday following...

Can you believe that summer is almost here? I can’t believe the school year is mostly over and before we know it, the kids will be out of school. Calendars are quick to fill up with vacations and camps. However, if you’re looking for another affordable option to keep the kids occupied this summer, consider signing them up for a Vacation Bible School (or two).