A little over three years ago we found out we were expecting our first child. My mind raced with what ifs and my heart grew in size. I kept telling my husband I hope it is a boy because...
It's that time of year when leaves are changing colors, nights are becoming cooler and the days are perfect to squeeze in some autumn fun! Fall in the Lansing area leaves no shortage of things to do! We rounded...
I am extremely lucky to count myself among the 42% of Americans who say they have a step-relationship of some sort. I have been the recipient of the love of one amazing stepmother and the gaggle of lovable and...
September is Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Awareness Month. A month to bring awareness to all of the NICU families and honor the health care professionals who care for them. NICU nurses work tirelessly to care for so many...
The other day I came downstairs shortly after my kids came home from school. I looked around and everything I saw gave me instant overwhelm! There were papers that looked like they’d be thrown in the air, backpacks on...
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...
This is the year I’m sending my child off to preschool and I got to thinking about preschool transition. Prior to Covid I was a full-time working mom. My firstborn was in childcare and we did drop offs and...
School is almost here! Which means time to get back-to-school shopping checked off our to-do list. We've rounded up our 10 back-to-school essentials that are must haves to make your life easier and help make the school go smoother...
Recently, my children were playing with their cousins in our basement. There was sharing, taking turns, and general harmony. But, inevitably, something happened. I heard one of my sons yell, “I said stop!” Then, there was a loud crash....
Fall and back-to-high-school comes with it a host of challenges in the best of times. Among social pressures and hormone shifts, AP Classes, extra-curricular activities, SAT and ACT prep are all in play. And our teens? It can be...
In + Around Lansing
Local Gardening Stores In + Around Lansing to Fill Your Flowerbeds
The weather is finally looking stable in Michigan and that means it's time to plant. If you have been waiting to make sure no...
