Lansing Mom

Family photos are something to cherish forever. You want them to be done right and we love using them as a way to capture our babies in a moment in time. Whether you are looking for lifestyle photos, family,...

One day mid-pandemic, I got real sick of my kids taking my couch apart to build forts. It’s fun the first day, right? It’s perfect for a rainy day. It’s not perfect for day 100,000 of lockdown when your...

Ableism is the discrimination - intentional or unintentional- against people with a disability. It surrounds us whether we realize it or not. Part of raising good humans includes fostering anti-ableism in our children. To do this, we need to: Recognize what...

Last month, in Raising Anti-Ableist Kids Part 1, I shared a list of my family's favorite disability-inclusive books. Hopefully you had a chance to check some of them out. Part of raising good humans includes fostering anti-ableism in our...

The holiday season is upon us, and with it will come the huge advertisements from the big box stores. Huge sales on this year's hottest toys, who could pass up those prices? During the most bustling time of the...

This week we got our first snowfall of the season, which brings my holiday spirit to a whole new level! I'm so excited to celebrate the holidays with my kids, as this year they're both old enough to really...

I've never been a technologically inclined person. Never have I been the person with the newest phone or the smartest home, and I was completely content with that. And then I became a mom. When my twins came prematurely...

As Mothers we are no stranger to doctor’s offices and Urgent Care facilities. We work tirelessly to ensure our children’s health and wellness but sometimes we just need a little more guidance. Does that fever warrant a doctor’s visit?...

The holiday season is upon us and the one thing that is certain to bring us all together is good food. The fresh baked cookies, warm cups of coffee, charcuterie boards shared with a glass of wine, all shared...

The Holiday Season is almost upon us! We've got all the Lansing Mom Approved shops lined up for you and we can't wait to share. We have rounded up our favorite places to shop for our children, friends, and...