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The term "crunchy mama" has never bothered me. My younger sister thinks I'm a helplessly new-age crazed hippie when I suggest an essential oil for something, but I don't shy away from modern medicine. I gleefully take my children...
Growing up, I was always a basic girl, some may even say tomboy. But as I have grown older and found my own style, I have also discovered a love for makeup. Yes, now I am as girly as can...
Recently, I learned that a friend had given her notice at work and was going to become a stay-at-home mom: the right choice for her family, just as my choice to work has always been {and will continue to...
In the midst of trauma or catastrophe, Mister Rogers always said, “Look for the helpers.” This is something we all should aspire to teach within our children—to be the helpers. And the message can go far beyond events such...
Have you ever had a moment where your entire world shifted on its axis & nothing would ever be the same?
That moment for me was 11:42pm on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The minute my son was born was the...
Moving from a teeny tiny one bedroom apartment to a larger living space showed me quickly just how much this upgrade was going to cost me in my cleaning time. I loved our new home but with additional bathrooms...
As my firstborn son will be two this month, I've recently been reflecting on his birth and all of the things I've learned and experienced since becoming a new mom. I remember researching a ton of recommended checklists for...
My mom taught me how to be a mom. I thought that when I became a mom myself, I would put all her lessons to work. I kind of thought the learning was over, in a sense. Then, the...
Because I am on the emotional roller coaster that is motherhood, I decided to share this picture I took during the year I nursed my youngest. You can see right into his heart, can’t you?
This is a perfect exchange...
In + Around Mid-MIchigan
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!
