I’m writing this while I recover from my third breast cancer related surgery in 13 months. I am 44 years old and I’m now an amputee. This is being written during a month that shows us lots of pink ribbons...
2,165 days. That's how long it took for me to get a procedure to remove endometriosis from my body. That's five years and eleven months. I'm very lucky though, because in the United States (according to Yale Medicine), it takes...
I always thought being a mom meant putting myself last on the priority list. I thought I needed to do all of the things, go to bed late, get up early, and be super tired all the time. I...
To you, the photo below may look like an ordinary mother/daughter picture, but to me it represents the day my mother told me she had breast cancer. I will never forget this day and the earth-shattering news—all I could...
Year 37 was a lost year for me. I felt lost in who I was. I felt lost with friendships. I felt lost as a mom at times. I felt lost as a spouse. I just felt lost. I...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness <onth, which is a great time to remind yourself why prevention and early detection are so important! According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, about 9% of new breast cancer cases are found in...
Our September Lansing Mom Connect is here and we can’t wait to connect with all of you in a space just for Moms who are motivated to take their business or career to the next level.
September Event: Discovery, Mindset,...
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Many of us know someone who has attempted or died by suicide, yet it is still a stigmatized subject. I have dealt with anxiety and depression since my late teens, so I’m...
School is such a special place where children can learn and grow. More so, cognitively, developing social skills, and thrive as independent individuals. Sadly, illness and germs can easily spread at school. Not to worry! We as parents can...
Hey, Mom. Yeah, you. Are you overworked and underpaid? Do you wish you had just one day to yourself? A day where the chores and errands can wait. Where you can kick up your feet and relax and the...
In + Around Lansing
Lansing Mom’s Neighborhood Guide to South Lansing
Looking to be close to the downtown area but not directly in it? Then consider South Lansing. South Lansing is home to historic homes,...
