Lansing Mom

The days have started to drag on a little bit and we are constantly looking for ideas to keep the kids occupied! As we were decorating for Easter, I was feeling a little bit sad that I wasn't able...

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. Working moms don’t get the...

I'm Jessica, a 31 year-old living in Okemos with my long-term boyfriend, Matthew, and our two smoosh-faced kitties, Maxie and Gus. I'm a former hair stylist, now working full-time for the State of Michigan. My work day doesn't end...

Hi, I'm Leah and I'm a Lansing Mom! I’m the mom who shows up at daycare drop-off in the same sweats as yesterday and, dang it, I forgot the diaper bag again. I’m going to be late to our playdate, for...

There were four stop lights in my small hometown: an everyone-knows-your-story kind of place. I was the oldest of four kids, the bonus mom to my younger siblings. My mom was a nurse, my dad a college professor. They...

Are you and your littles finding yourselves at home with a lot of time but little to do? I have compiled five of our easiest and most accessible STEAM activities that grow those brain muscles and blow off some...

We don't know about you, but our mental load is feeling a little bit heavy right now. Our major stress relief– the gym– has been limited until further notice, but there is a solution. These five Lansing businesses are...

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. I knew schools were closing,...

The locally owned eateries that have graced Lansing with their deliciousness have to be creative with how they can still serve their customers. Yes, we need to participate in social distancing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do that...

Spring is almost here and a lot of us are spending a little more time at home. It has set us up for the perfect opportunity to clear out some of those neglected spaces and declutter right now. Every...