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Despite my usual attempts to make healthy food choices on behalf of my family, and myself, everyone deserves a little leeway once in a while.  So when my sweet tooth […]

“We’re having a baby!” We’ve all heard these words from a loved one – friend, family member, or significant other. Of course, a huge “Congratulations!” and hugs-all-around usually follow, but […]

Harnessing my inner elementary school teacher, whenever I come across a used item that once served a very valuable purpose, I have an urge to find a way to repurpose […]

As is the case with a variety of foods available at the market, their mouth-watering quality isn’t always enough to outweigh their long list of questionable ingredients.  One such food […]

Although vinegar sometimes gets a bad rep for being smelly, its variety of uses make it very popular amongst my family.  Because of its acidity, it is a highly effective […]

Listen up Great Lakes Bay Moms! Do you want to kick back and read your book, while Dad plays with the kids at the park? Sounds nice, right? Well, pack […]

Used coffee beans are wet, ground up, and useless, right?  Wrong! Most people don’t realize that coffee grounds actually have a great purpose, other than filling the trashcan.  Rather than […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2012 ALDEN B. DOW MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND ART PRESENTS  BUILD IT BASH Meet Bob the Builder™! July 14, 2012 MIDLAND – Fun and learning […]

Free art classes? Geared toward children 3 and up, that will teach them about far-away lands, customs and even animals? Air-conditioned spot? Sounds right up any parents’ alley! It’s available […]

There are many factors that hinder weight loss post pregnancy, including stress, imbalance of pH and hormone levels, lack of sleep, and of course inadequate nutrition and exercise.  Because weight […]

This weekend, don’t miss your chance to ignite a spark and introduce your children to live theatre at the Midland Center for the Arts! “Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type” […]

Q: My 18 month-old has had nighttime distress his whole life. Meaning, he does not sink into sleep very well and wakes up often, sometimes just uncomfortable and other times […]

11:41 pm: Baby awoke, crying. Nursed him & back to sleep. 4:27 am: Baby awoke, again. Crying, again. What the heck? All he wants to do is nurse. I give […]

During the summer of 2010, my husband and I decided to get a divorce.  It was a decision that followed several years of struggle, ups and downs, effort, and evolution. […]

A Common Parenting Woe Question: My child has been starting to have tantrums.  Sometimes there’s a clear reason why, but other times there is not.  I realize she is still […]