Lansing Mom

It's three o'clock. I take a deep breath and search for my keys. In my past life, I would be pulling together snacks and greeting my boys at the back door. Now, the house is quiet, an empty nest....

One of the most poignant things that my therapist has ever said to me was: "And that’s why it’s called setting healthy boundaries.”  At the time, I was grieving. But no one had died. Instead, I was coming to terms with...

On February 20, 2022 National Comfy Day is celebrated. We all deserve a day to get nestled with all of the things that make us comfortable. I'm bringing you a list of my top eight ways to get comfy...

The evenings are drawing in and winter is on our doorstep but that doesn't mean we have to hibernate! The Lansing area has no shortage of things to do in the winter and we are bringing them all to...

Bad days come and go. In my mind, we have two options to let the day get to us or do something to turn the day around. Of course, sometimes a day just isn't salvageable, but I truly believe...

During the first week of February in 2020, I was on a Caribbean cruise with my husband and my, then, one year old. Two months pregnant, celebrating my 30th birthday, honestly, living my best life. Our first cruise ever...

I don't know about you, but I find astronomy fascinating. It was one of my favorite elective classes while attending Michigan State University. I really enjoy being in the planetarium. So when my 4-year-old daughter shows an interest in...

I don't know about your family, but my family loves pizza. It's a sure-fire way to please EVERYONE and some nights that can feel pretty hard to do! When it's pizza night, it's easy! Our family does pizza night...

Whether you are someone who religiously makes a New Year's Resolution, or are someone who shuns the idea, there is no denying the turning of the calendar is perfect for a fresh start. We also can't deny that most...

Today is Giving Tuesday. Never heard of it before? It's new to us too, but is the perfect day to give back to our community. According to the official Giving Tuesday Headquarters, "GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around...