Mid-Michigan Moms

Teaching a child to use the toilet is harrowing. The accidents, the time spent in the bathroom, the smells... Then, your child throws you a curveball. It first happened on the little SOS potty I keep in my car for up to...

My Dear Son, My due date with Baby #3 is fast approaching. In less than a month, you will be a big brother. It's something we have talked about for months, something that your older sister already adores. She is so ready to be a big sister to this new baby, more excited than she was to become a big sister for you. It's you I worry about

As a coach of junior high and high school-aged girls, I often see kids at their worst, as they navigate the tangled web of adolescence. If something doesn't go their way, it's quite possibly the end of the world as they know it. The entitlement mentality gets old fast and has me wanting to call them out for being jerks. There, I said it. Now before you get defensive, hear me out...

As mothers we excel at taking care of others, but it's infinitely more difficult to turn inward and take care of ourselves. But guess what? We need to! Self-care is so important: the act of being intentional and consistent...

The Mid-Michigan Moms Blog team members are always on the hunt for a good deal. Coupons, discounts, incentives – count us in! Mom 2 Mom sales? You bet! These sales are typically held at a school, church, or convention center, where a large group of moms come together to sell their children’s used clothing, shoes, toys, and accessories at unbelievably low prices! Below is a list of Mom 2 Mom sales in the Mid-Michigan area. Click around and see if savings are in your future!

I’m not anti-"Elf on the Shelf," but I feared the day that Santa would bring us our own elf. I watched for years as my friends would post pictures of hilarious shenanigans that their elf pulled off while...

As children, we believe the magic of Christmas is effortless as we float joyfully through all the holiday season brings. Parties and presents, treats and tinsel, family and friends. It comes with a break from school and time to...

This is probably an unpopular opinion, but I am fed up with all of the articles and social media posts telling people to stop asking certain questions or saying certain things. I feel like moms have become an overly...

“Lacy, He’s 10. Don’t you think it’s time?” “I don’t know. No. Maybe. Probably.”  “If I was 10 and I still believed in Santa Claus, I’d have been the laughing stock of my class.”  “I know. But it’s a big deal to...