Amanda Shaffer
Amanda is a stay-at-home mom and wife. Momarazzi and coffee addict. Originally from a small town, she is navigating motherhood and her new city all at once.
Celebrating National Michigan Day
National Michigan Day is celebrated on January 18th every year. While there are many different ways to celebrate being a Michigander or the Great...
Going Beyond the Jack-o’-Lantern with Your Littles
It's officially my favorite time of the year. The air is brisk, the apples are ripe, and the pumpkin patches are open! While you...
Tips and Tricks for Exclusive Pumping
I am just four weeks into my breastfeeding journey with my second child. With my first child, I made it 14 months as an...
Murals In + Around Lansing and How to Find Them
After first moving to Lansing and taking a quick tour of the city, I was amazed by how much art touched the city. Lansing's...
Take a StoryWalk® In + Around Lansing
Do you have little ones who love books? Does your family love the outdoors? Well then, the library has installed the perfect activity for...
Five Books to Grow Your Child’s Library This Spring
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your bookshelves. We tend to rotate our at-hand book baskets and floor shelves with books...
Photo Tips for Documenting Daily Life
There's something to be said for a slower-paced summer. The ones where you enjoy being in your hometown or in your own backyard just...
Making Homeschool Fun for Your Littlest Learners
As I enter my second year of homeschool with my four-year-old for preschool, I wanted to share just a few things that I learned...
Introducing Amanda Shaffer…a Greater Lansing Area Mom
Hello! My name is Amanda, and I am newly located in the Lansing area and am thrilled to be a part of Lansing Mom.
About...
When the Storm Passes and the Rainbow Baby Arrives
I had just returned from a week-long trip of spending time with my niece and nephew while my sister and her husband were on...