Courtney Delay

When a baby is born, so is a mama. Yet throughout pregnancy, the majority of the planning and preparation is for the newborn. We have a baby shower. There is a nursery to plan....

Springtime in East Lansing, especially around Michigan State University’s campus, is a magical time for the whole family. The vast majority of students have gone home for the summer, and the campus is vibrant...

I love the idea of a farmer’s market. Getting up early, grabbing a coffee from a fancy café, strolling hand in hand with my husband while our 2-year-old toddles around learning about all the...

February is a tough month for moms. The weather is still cold and dreary, and the snow is starting to lose its magic. Sledding isn’t quite as thrilling as it once was, and it’s...

A book club saved my sanity in 2020. Whether we were meeting outside at Sanctuary Spirits to discuss Untamed by Glennon Doyle or meeting via Zoom to go over Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia,...

If 2020 had a motto, it would be, “Things will look different this year.” Social distancing, masks, and business closures have forced us to modify celebrations. Despite our best hopes, the upcoming holidays will...

Entering the real estate market is a monumental undertaking. Buying and selling with kids can feel insurmountable. Last Thanksgiving, my husband and I made the decision to put our first home up for sale....

Hi! My name is Courtney DeLay and I live in East Lansing with my husband, Adam, and our two-year-old daughter, Sophia. I am thrilled to join the Lansing Mom team! Me (Before Motherhood) A lifelong Michigander,...