Mid-Michigan Moms

My husband and I make a conscious effort to go on vacation without our kids from time to time. This may sound mean. This may sound cold. And honestly, some parents {especially new moms} might not be ready for...

I would love to say I was very intentional about introducing my children to that wizard of scrumdiddlyumptious things, Willy Wonka. The truth is, I came upon the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory {by the incomparable Roald Dahl} before a...

Are you looking for a fun activity to get you and your child(ren) out of the house? Maybe you want to make some new friends or find a group or class where your children can make a few friends...

No matter how others make it look, motherhood is tough. There’s no manual for your little human. Here are ten things I learned as a new mom that might help you navigate the world, your marriage, and your emotions. It’s...

I hear it whispered between the kids. I’m the mean mom. I bring healthy snacks and don’t let my son have soda. I make everyone take care of their garbage when they would rather just let it blow away....

The teenage years are a flurry of emotions, bodily changes, relationships, school, and a host of other noise. We can all remember having those “teenage moments”; where we made a big deal about something that was, in reality, not a big deal. It’s easy for us to see that now, but our teenagers are in that fog of emotions right now. 

It's all fun and games until somebody gets hurt. For our family, that somebody was our oldest child Aiden. After a few tough innings, he finally stepped up to home plate for his first-ever at-bat. Fifth grade is a big...

I'm so sorry. I’m sorry for the life you lost before you had a chance to meet. I’m sorry that year after year, on her due date, you wonder what she’d have looked like another year older. I’m sorry you...

Food and nutrition are topics that come up often in any home with young children. Since I am blessed with a little that also suffers from food allergies, thinking about healthy food choices consumes quite a bit of my...