Christine McCallister | Greater Lansing Area Moms

Elf on a Shelf Ideas – simple and quick

Elf on the Shelf – some families love the idea, some are not fans.  Both Julie and Christine have had this holiday tradition for quite a few years and plan to continue.   We do have two rules here – kids DO NOT touch the Elf.  So, sometimes when he shows...

Meet a Founder: Melissa Bernstein of Lifelines

Melissa Bernstein is best known for founding the inimitable toy brand Melissa & Doug, with her husband Doug. Based around the concept of encouraging open-ended, creative play, the Melissa & Doug brand is a familiar staple for any parent with young children. In...

Meet a Founder: Lydia Thibodeau of Sommet Nannies

Finding reliable and top-notch childcare is at the top of every new mom’s list—but can often feel next to impossible, akin to finding a unicorn.  Jumping from nanny to nanny can be stressful for both parents and kids, so finding the right person without a lot of trial...

Volunteering and Giving Back This Holiday Season

The Greater Lansing area has many wonderful organizations that help those in need in our community.  Visit our Guide to Giving Back below for a list of opportunities to volunteer or donate this holiday season. If you have questions, please reach out directly to the...

Winter Holiday Recipes

A sampling of recipes GLAMoms has shared with a winter or holiday theme in mind.   Do you have a favorite recipe or two you use each holiday season? We would love to see it (and get some more ideas for ourselves).  Send us a link to [email protected] ...

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