Mid-Michigan Moms

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...

Much further back than you and I can remember, we have celebrated the Fourth of July with the most grandiose of fireworks displays. But why do we celebrate Independence Day by setting off all of these small explosions?  Well, because John Adams wanted us to. It...

First up on Travel Tuesday located in the popular Holly Recreation Area, is WhoaZone at Heron Beach, an on-water obstacle course that provides hours of high-energy, family fun for all ages. Made up of giant slides, towers, trampolines, ramps, wiggle bridges, and other thrilling play features. WhoaZone offers guests the chance to bounce, slide, climb, jump, and splash all summer long!

Almost immediately after having my son I started getting the question from well-intended people, “So, when are you having another one?” I would fumble my words and eventually get around to responding with, “I am not sure that we...

After a long winter in the house, I am excited to get outside with my kids to explore and play. My mom-brain is already working and planning out these few precious months of sunshine and extra time with the...

This is my roundup of the very best toys that my three children not only adored and played with for hours, but also stood the test of time and toddlerhood!

You know what, I used to be awesome at texting. Roughly a decade ago when I was in college {and just got texting on my flip phone for the first time} texting was my forte'. I knew how long to...

They say that any man can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a dad. This couldn't be more true for you. Saying "father" feels so informal {yes, even if it sounds formal}. When I think...