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June 14th is Flag Day and I have a confession: I had no idea what this day meant or why America even had it. I would see it on the calendar and year after year it came and went and...
Father's Day Finds! Yes, Father's Day is almost here! With the end of school and start of summer chaos, how many of us are still looking for that perfect gift for the amazing dads in our lives? {raising all...
Nine years ago, on a hot summer day, it happened to me. I had borrowed a car, my mother's. A 2004 Ford Focus with mostly manual locks and windows. I suppose I wasn't familiar with her vehicle like I...
Traveling abroad with kids is amazing. It’s a chance to open them up to worlds they’ve never seen before. Europe is one place that offers a rich history that goes back thousands of years. While it’s great to travel in...
I believe in all relationships people have expectations in different ways. Sometimes when those expectations aren’t met, feelings are hurt. My feelings are hurt when I continuously give, and people take to no end; the relationship is based on...
Our family camps. We love it. Ok, we don't always love it, setting up a tent is a real drag, haha! But for the most part, it is a cheap, wonderful, refreshing family vacation if you learn to embrace...
I never thought at the age of 32 I would be writing about the unexpected death of a parent. Close to three months ago, I received a call that my father had passed. He wasn't sick. There weren't any...
We love celebrating birthdays! Whether you want to go all out and plan the Pinterest-perfect party or have someone else plan it and clean up your mess, we have a lot of options for the perfect bash in this year’s Birthday Party Guide.
The "mom bod." That dreadful thing that NO ONE prepares you for. Sagging breasts from nursing, dark circles or bags under the eyes, stretch marks {mine make a huge spiral around my belly button}, the extra belly fold, and...

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!