Mid-Michigan Moms

It started when I shuffled past him, arms overloaded with a fresh load of clean laundry. I dropped them into a messy pile on the living room floor and I sat nearby, folding, fuming. I watched my husband punch...

Since 1887, Grand Hotel has welcomed guests to historic Mackinac Island in northern Michigan. Family owned for three generations, America’s Summer Place offers old-world hospitality and charm alongside modern amenities that make it the perfect destination for any summer family vacation.

I didn’t learn about Best Friends Day until recently. But if anyone has ever deserved their own day, isn’t it the best friend? I certainly know that my best friend has saved me often during motherhood, especially those first...

Bloom 2019, what an event! One of our passions at Mid-Michigan Moms is to provide opportunities for the women and families within our community to connect with each other. This is one of the main reasons we love planning...

If you’ve experienced a migraine or have been diagnosed with chronic migraine, you know that it can seem like a never-ending battle to try to prevent and cope. I've witnessed both friends and family fight this debilitating disease. My...

I can tell from the number of turtles I've seen on the roads that summer has finally arrived in Michigan. While the emergence of turtles from their watery lairs is not yet acknowledged as an official sign of summer, it's...

We’ve all been there – the first-time mom. What a whirlwind! The new mom phase is exhausting, and not just because we are adapting to living with interrupted sleep, but also because we suddenly find ourselves quite literally with a...

I love getting my family outside to enjoy Summer just as much as the next Michigander, but this indoor-loving momma is always on the hunt for an indoor {i.e. airconditioned} activity to get us out of the heat. Our family still wants to get out of the house and explore, but not so much while sweating buckets. Our solution? Longway Planetarium and their amazing Summer show offerings!

I drove home from the grocery store in awe last night. I could barely believe what I was seeing! Did you know that you're supposed to be able to read street signs at 60 mph? And those green mailbox...