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When I am not being a mom, I am doing the teacher thing with a classroom full of super duper 5-year-olds. Some days I am flying high with my superhero cape and other days I am wondering how I...
Women start changing in every way, shape and form the minute we find out we're having a baby. We commiserate ad nauseam about the bigger sacrifices. But as we trudge deeper into motherhood, there's a more subtle shift in...
First, let me start by saying that though I am failing, YOU didn't fail. You have your own life. Of course, you missed some signs that showed how severely I was floundering. How couldn't you? I am tired. I am sad. I...
I'm a "be the change I want to see" type of girl. Looking back, I knew in high school that I wanted to be my own boss. Being the oldest child could have had something to do with it, but...
There are a lot of great reasons to live in the Mitten State but we here at Mid-Michigan Moms unanimously agree that one of the very best parts is the ability to drive to so many awesome locations for both day...
Shortly after I welcomed my third baby, a friend gave me a kitchen hand towel that read, "If Target Had a Bar, My Life Would Be Complete". The gift-giver told me that the moment she saw it, she just...
Yes, you heard me right. Please hear me out, I think you'll see where I'm coming from. Learning to stop controlling our kids is more of a sanity saver than you think. When we attempt to control the behaviors, words,...
When my oldest turned one, I was sure we needed to do ALL the things at his birthday party. Bounce house? Check. Big Cake? Check. Tent Rental? Check. Inviting every family member near and far, stressing to the max,...
Ahh, sweet summer. Beautiful weather, no school and not a care in the world...for your kids at least. For moms on the other hand, it can be a panic heading in to the summer. Your children are home all. day. long. Bringing such a...

In + Around Mid-MIchigan

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Mid-Michigan Splash Pads, Beaches, Pools, and Water Parks

Summer is nearly upon us, so grab your lemonade and check out our guide to Summer Water Fun In + Around Mid-Michigan! From beaches and swimming pools to splash pads and water parks; this is the BEST resource for all things water fun! Click the tabs below to find a specific type of water fun or check out the interactive map below!