Missing someone through the holidays is extra tough. A time of year that focuses on family, relationships, and friends can put you down really quickly when your heart aches for someone who is not there. Here are some tricks...
My family is all about traditions around the holidays. To be honest, the more the merrier! We love decorating gingerbread houses every year and have made this a fun family tradition. Even if the houses fall apart, or the...
My family had some unique holiday traditions when I was young. I knew very early on in my marriage I wanted to add new family traditions of our own, once we had children. If you’re like me, one of...
My fondest memories of Christmas include opening up stockings together with my siblings. As adults, we were still given stockings to open which were lovingly filled with everything from gift cards to scratch-off tickets, nail polish to miniature cans...
I LOVE an appetizer, arguably one of the best parts of the meal. With the holiday's approaching everyone's going to be asking what they can bring to the table, literally. And we think there isn't a better way to...
Since before we had kids, my husband and I have hosted an annual Friendsgiving dinner every year except 2020 (thanks, COVID). We've modified and tweaked it along the way to make it as easy, memorable, and delicious as possible....
With Thanksgiving upon us, time can rush by with the busyness of the season. But as always, it's important to slow down and savor the moments when we can. When you have some time to spare, grab some supplies...
November means Thanksgiving meals, holiday season preparations, gift guides, and shopping lists. In addition, November is the perfect time to scope out some local Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities. You can participate in charitable efforts within the surrounding community. This is...
November is officially upon us and it's time to cozy up with some of Lansing Mom's favorites that our team is LOVING right now. Dive in for our favorite recipes, local shops, and products that are keeping us cozy...
We can't let October slip by without a love letter to Fall's favorite fruit - no, not apples - pumpkins! Scientifically speaking, a pumpkin is a fruit. You'd be hard-pressed to find a coffee, pie, store, or porch not...
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2025 Lansing Mom Open Call for Writers and Mombassadors
Hey there, Mama!
Are you a Lansing area mom who enjoys writing, social media, and connecting with women in your community?
Are you interested in connecting with other moms while using your love for creative writing...
