Mid-Michigan Moms

If there is one thing certain in life, it is that things are always changing. We are growing into one and out of another season. Our families grow and change, as does the world around us. These changes can...

I remember being 14 when my whole world revolved around the dream of soul mates. "Obsessed" doesn't even begin to cover it. I've always been a romantic. Every male I saw was a contender. "Could he be the one?" Girl,...

An adventure? I couldn't. I wouldn't. I shouldn't. All three immediate and strong responses when my friends - my "tribe" - came up with the outlandish idea of going on an adventure. Outlandish? How outlandish can four middle-aged women from...

Surprises. We don't seem to get many. You plan your day, where you're going to college, your wedding. There are so many HUGE events in your life you plan. Everything perfectly laid out down to the last detail, and...

I recently read an article featuring a new mom who hung a “No Breastfeeding Zone” sign in her hospital room. She knew while preparing for the birth of her baby that she would also need to prepare for the...

Ever since she became aware of the existence of babies, my daughter {now 5-years-old} has been ready to be a big sister. She loved to play babies. She loved to tell me about the little ones at daycare. She loved...

The Story Begins Two months ago, I had no idea of the Nugget's existence. I first learned of it through a local Mom group and then began my research. I brought it up to my husband as a Christmas idea...

Whether it be a resolution, necessity, spring-inspired goal or Marie Kondo inspired aspiration all of us have found ourselves at one point or another wanting to de-clutter, minimalize, find joy or simply get rid of a few things we no longer need. Then you will be happy to know that there are numerous local organizations that will gladly put your items to good use. And with your donations, these organizations provide countless programs and services to the Mid-Michigan area and those that live here. It's a win-win, you offload a few unneeded items and they in turn help so many.

This week, my son has had me in tears more than once. I try not to let the things he says to me get under my skin, but sometimes he is just a jerk. Yup, I said it and...