Mid-Michigan Moms

When I got pregnant I knew it would be no walk in the park. I knew it was going to be long days, and even longer nights. I knew exhaustion was coming, and maybe a tiny dose of irritability. However, in my mind, I believed I could handle it all. I wasn't the girl looking for her 'village'. How wrong was I?

First off, if you’re here because you’ve decided to have family portraits taken, kudos to you! If you’re on the fence about it, hop off and get going! Family portraits are one of the most important things you can do for yourselves and your children. It’s natural to want to wait until the “perfect” time such as when you’ve lost some weight, your kids are older and more well-behaved for the camera, or your schedules aren’t so busy. I'm here to tell you - don’t keep putting it off!

I love and appreciate doctors. I know we live in a Google-everything world, that facing a doctor can sometimes be scary, and that in our current sociological climate, western medicine has lost a little popularity. So let me explain...

Healthcare Providers: We come to them in our most vulnerable times and for life events ranging from our most exciting and happy to most devastating. It can be tough to find the right fit and challenging to know when...

How many times have we said to ourselves, I can't "wife" today? As in, I'm over-touched, over-tired, and just plain over it. Yeah, I've been guilty of those thoughts on the regular. It's tough trying to be an individual, wife,...

Little Black Dress, the fearlessly funny ladies’ night out musical makes for one wild and unforgettable evening with its hilarious show-stopping musical numbers, “Magic Mike” influenced dancing and loads of improvised audience mayhem! The musical will play at the...

I would not categorize myself as a vain person. I have a healthy dose of confidence. When I look in the mirror each morning, I am generally pleased with my reflection. Except for this one wrinkle. Of course, I...

Despite the preparation of attending preschool, Kindergarten brings a whole new line-up of “firsts.” Individually each one sounds manageable. All together it sounds pretty overwhelming. Entering the public school system. Teachers with lesson plans. Homework and academic responsibilities. Peers...

Creating a sustainable home is at the top of our family's priority list. Since becoming a Mom I've made little changes around our home to create less waste and create an eco-friendly space for our family. Finding diapers for...