Chelsea Fristoe
I'm a former roller derby girl living in the heart of Lansing. I live with my wife and our abundant fur babies. We are currently on a journey to become moms!
Exactly the Same as Everyone Else, Yet Completely Different
As a queer person, something I've heard over and over in my life is a version of "I don't understand why anyone is weird...
Baby and Children’s Stores In + Around Lansing
Over the past ten or so years, the number of local baby and children's stores in Lansing has multiplied. Each store offers something unique...
The Best Sun Protection for the Whole Family
Summer weather is right around the corner in Michigan. Many of us are already thinking about how to keep ourselves and our little ones...
Best Brunch Spots In + Around Lansing
Brunch, the social pastime meal that combines breakfast and lunch (and usually mimosas) has gained enormous popularity over the past decade, becoming an Instagram...
The Thick of IUI
“Maybe we should just take a test,” my wife said to me on the eleventh day after our last IUI. It was three days...
10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Your Kids
Earth Day takes place on April 22 each year, marking the anniversary of the beginning of the modern environmental movement. It's a great time...
5 Simple Ways to be More Green
Each April is Earth Month, including Earth Day on April 22. We use this month to think about how we impact our environment in...
What My C-Section Taught Me About Motherhood
“The days are long, but the years are short.” “Sleep when the baby sleeps.” “Change is the only constant.” “Expect the unexpected.”If there’s one...
Dear Sister: An Open Letter to a Single Mom
Dear Single Mom and Sister,
I will never forget the moment you called me to tell me you were pregnant. There was both terror and...
How to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
Bringing home a new baby can be one of life's most exciting and momentous occasions. There are so many things to prepare for ahead...