Amanda Shaffer

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 won't find me with a pumpkin spice latte in my...

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 soaking up the longer days. Just because you aren't running...

Do you have little ones who love books? Does your family love the outdoors? Well then, the library has installed the perfect activity for your family – the StoryWalk®. What is a StoryWalk®? A StoryWalk® is...

I am just four weeks into my breastfeeding journey with my second child. With my first child, I made it 14 months as an exclusive pumper, also known as an EPer. It is a...

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 art scene is truly inspiring, and the artists that have...

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 that are relevant to current holidays, awareness months, and seasons. This...

National Michigan Day is celebrated on January 18th every year. While there are many different ways to celebrate being a Michigander or the Great Lake State itself, I thought it might be helpful if...

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 from my first year for those who may find themselves...

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 Me I am currently a stay-at-home mom to a four-year-old boy...

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 vacation. I was fatigued and nauseous. Watching my own three-year-old...