Lansing Mom

It’s after February and I’m writing about Black American history. Black Americans in history have been an integral part of this country. We disservice our kids and ourselves greatly when we restrict the education and celebration of Black history to...

National Michigan Day is celebrated on January 18th every year. Michigan is home to the Great Lakes, the Big Three automobile manufacturers, and so many beautiful natural wonders to explore. Those of us who are Michigan natives take a...

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 I gave a few ways...

When was the last time you enjoyed a night with your spouse? Date nights are good for us: they strengthen marriages and deepen connections. I've put together a list of fun date night spots for parents in Lansing. Whether...

Let’s rethink how we go about offering help. A lot of times, when we offer help, we say something like, "Hey, I am (either so happy or so sorry) that you’re experiencing this. What can I do to help?"...

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...

At Lansing Mom, we believe in the wellness of mothers, we believe that every mother is beautiful, we believe that Mom Bods are the strongest Bods there are. If you're into building strength in your body, and strength and...

Cold and flu season is upon us and, for extra worry, we still have COVID to deal with. As if moms need more stress and worry in their lives. Fortunately, there are natural things we can do to keep...

Black Americans in history have been an integral part of this country. We disservice our kids and ourselves greatly when we restrict the education and celebration of Black history to just a month in the year. Educating ourselves about...

Winter is already in full swing. It's a time of year in which some people may experience SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) also known as seasonal depression. Although SAD can occur in any of the seasons, it's most common in...