Lansing Mom

Cooler weather is here, and with that comes the draw of spending the evening snuggled up in a blanket with a good book. Stocking up on enough great reads to get you through the long Michigan winter can get...

Holiday hosting can be so fun yet so overwhelming at the same time. About five years ago when we moved into our house I decided to host Thanksgiving for my family. I was so excited for two reasons: Thanksgiving...

The holiday season is here! Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, and the Buddhist Day of Enlightenment all bring special traditions. There are more than 15 international holidays that take place in December alone! And for many of these holidays,...

It's that time of year again, which means one thing, hot cocoa bombs! The weather is chilly and they are perfect for warming up with on those winter days. They make any day a little more special. If you...

As a child, I remember the holiday season being the best time ever. I was with all of my cousins and surrounded by all of my family. We played games, ate all of the food, opened gifts, and got...

Exposing children to different races and cultures is an extremely important part of raising children who value and respect all people. Toys are great way to do that! If you begin to expose your children to different races and...

'Tis the season for giving! For us mamas, this time of year comes with gift lists for our children. We try to keep it balanced with educational and useful items - not just the toys and games they ask...

For anyone struggling with infertility, the holidays can be an especially difficult time of year. They are a continual reminder of the missing pieces, the things you don't get to experience with the baby you so desperately long for....

You are making dinner and look out your window to see the first fresh sheet of snow cover your yard. A sense of happy peace overcomes you. It is early December and there is all the magic of the...

Celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas has always been a joy for me. Growing up, I learned about two faiths as my mom is Christian and my dad is Jewish. I always love the holidays and the traditions we were able...