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“Mom, I don’t like being called Mikey,” my 6-year-old confided while I made dinner. It struck me as pretty out of the blue because only an occasional family member or friend uses the nickname and he’s never batted an...
Summer vacation is over and school is back in full swing — but did you know that September is a great time to visit your local library? Libraries are more than just a place to read books. They’re a...
I grew up in a beautiful, rural community in the thumb of Michigan. Memories of my childhood include our neighbors being incredibly kind to my family, whether it was lending a helping hand or sharing a cup of coffee....
I am likely in the minority of stay-at-home-moms who do not do their husband's laundry. This is not something I'm proud of sharing. It feels like in not doing it, I'm not up-to-snuff with modern-day "wifing" in a lot...
September is Emergency Preparedness Month With so many natural disasters happening around the world right now or at any given time, making sure my family is ready for a possible evacuation or disaster has been hitting closer to home. What...
We know you can grab a cup o' joe at one of the many fabulous coffee chains across Mid-Michigan, but nothing beats a warm cup of coffee at a cozy local coffee shop or a glass of small-batch tea...
As a Puerto Rican woman, I am proud to represent everything "Boricua" from our choice in music, to the food I cook, to even the books I read. Want to join me in celebrating the accomplishments of Latin women...
By definition, I was born into the beginnings of the millennial generation. 1981 to be exact. So I know I’m not alone in reflecting on my ear piercing experience at a local store. As my mother kindly reminded me...
Non-profits across the country have been partnering with local artists to beautify and revitalize communities through art and design. We are delighted to see how much Mid-Michigan has gotten involved with this trend and are loving all the murals...

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