Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is an especially joyous and special month for Muslims around the world. Muslims fast from before sunrise until sunset during the day and spend many hours of the...
Every year on March 8th, we come together, on a global scale, to celebrate International Women’s Day. We celebrate the many achievements of women past and present. We celebrate how far we have come and we raise awareness about...
March is Women's History Month, and this area of Michigan is rich with history. But we haven't been celebrating women's accomplishments for that long of a time. In 1981, Week-long Women's History celebrations started. Then, in 1987 after being...
The middle of winter is challenging. The magic of the holidays is long over. Sometimes there are days or weeks where we don't see much of the sun; it feels dark all the time. The cold can be so...
As a teenager my family moved to Penang, Malaysia, a beautiful tropical island famous for delicious street food. There were many things that made Malaysia different than our home in Michigan. One memorable change was the island-wide celebration of...
It’s long after February and I’m writing about Black American history. Black Americans in history have been an integral part of this country. We disservice our kids and ourselves greatly when we restrict the education and celebration of Black...
It’s after February and I’m writing about Black American history. Black Americans in history have been an integral part of this country. We disservice our kids and ourselves greatly when we restrict the education and celebration of Black history to...
The holiday season is a time for family and friends to come together. It is a time to carry on old traditions. For some, it is a time to start new ones. Kwanzaa is one of the many holiday...
Celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas has always been a joy for me. Growing up, I learned about two faiths as my mom is Christian and my dad is Jewish. I always love the holidays and the traditions we were able...
International Women's Day was first celebrated by the UN on March 8, 1977. It is a day designed to celebrate women's contributions to society. A day to encourage gender parity and to boost support for women's organizations. IWD has enjoyed...
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Women-Owned Business Guide
Here at Lansing Mom, there are two things we love more than anything else: supporting other women and supporting small businesses. Hence the Lansing...
