Jessica Walter
I am a working mom who left the education world after 7 years to pursue my business career. I work as a product developer at a local insurance company and love it. My husband and sons are my world. We struggled for 3 years with fertility prior to adopting our first son. Later, we really wanted him to have a sibling so pursued IVF using donor embryos (because we firmly believe love makes a family) and were then blessed with our second son. When I’m not working or playing the wife/mom role, I love to run, read, bake, write, and tinker with photography. We all have a story to share and I hope some of my experiences will help others.
Embryo Adoption: Another Fertility Option
After reading the title, many of you are probably thinking what I thought when I heard the phrase, "embryo adoption": “What is that?” I remember sitting in a Catholic marital class when I first...
The 2020 Lansing Mom’s Online Holiday Gift Guide
It is no secret that holiday shopping will have a whole new level of complexity this year. With a pandemic running rampant and families encouraged to stay home, the hustle and bustle of shopping...
A Guide to Pregnant Mama Cravings In + Around Lansing
It didn’t take getting pregnant to love food. I have always been the type that is constantly planning, and looking forward to, my next meal. I am a healthy eater who schedules treat meals...
Simple Tips for Throwing a Pandemic Birthday Party
Remember when it was January 1st and everyone was saying it was going to be their year? Do you also remember when 2020 laughed and gave everyone a global pandemic? COVID-19 changed the lives...
Turning Canceled Vacation Plans into a Lansing Staycation
For me, heaven on earth is a perfect little beach town off the coast of Lake Michigan called Pentwater. Between the downtown eateries, shops, walking to the beach, and soaking in those beautiful Lake...
Taking Care of Your Mom Friends this Mother’s Day
If you are like me, your favorite Mother’s Day pastime is quality time with your family– which definitely includes brunch and being out. We usually go to my favorite brunch spot and then spend...
Best Books for the Family While Staying Home
After practically three weeks of being held hostage in our homes, there are only so many activities to plan, lessons to try to teach, and movies to watch. By now you are likely wondering...
Making Easter Fun While Maintaining Social Distancing
Our Easter tradition is to host my husband’s family and my family all under one roof. We are talking 45-50 people in our home. I know it sounds crazy, but I love it. My...
Maintaining Connection During Isolating Times
No matter which mama you are, working or stay-at-home, this whole pandemic thing is probably weighing on you. Stay-at-home moms can’t do the weekly classes or play dates they used to look forward to....
Reinventing Date Night During a Pandemic
I had just signed up for the VIP membership at Celebration Cinema and was so excited for our Tuesday date night. We always see a movie, and this week was my turn to pick....