Health and Wellness
Meet a Mom: Lynn Margherio, Cradles to Crayons
Lynn Margherio, founder of Cradles to Crayons, a non-profit which has been providing essentials to kids in need since 2002!
5 Questions with Big Wave Surfer Maya Gabeira
A new children’s book, Maya and the Beast, tells the story of Maya, a young surfer who lives in a town where everyone is scared of “the Beast,” a huge wave.
Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!
Grab some cookie cutters – Weelicious has the back to school lunch ideas covered!
Honey Lime Grilled Chicken!
This simple but delicious recipe makes for versatile leftovers!
What to look for in a Preschool! Brought to you by AppleTree and Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool🍎
Searching for a Preschool? Apple Tree and Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool have shared some helpful tips to make your decision!
Meet a Mom: Christina Geist On Writing, Motherhood & Her New Children’s Book!
Meet a Mom Monday! The Local Moms Network recently met up with Christina Geist. Your kids will love this book about friendship!
Meet a Mom: Shelly Thomas, Platinum Dance Academy
Meet a Mom Monday! This week is Shelley Thomas, owner of Platinum Dance Academy in Haslett.
Veronica Alvarez, Lansing Lugnuts First Female Manager
The Lansing Lugnuts call up the very first female Manager in Lugnuts history, Veronica Alvarez – and while she was here she got her first MLB win as a manager.
Meet a Mom: Kitty Brandtner, Founder of March Fourth
Meet a Mom this week is from across the lake – Kitty Brandtner, founder of March Fourth, spoke with The Chicago North Shores Moms about how March Fourth.
2022 Back to School Backpack Roundup
Although it may feel like summer has just begun, back to school is right around the corner! Whether your little one is heading to a half day of daycare or a full day of school and extracurriculars, they’ll need a bag to schlep their things back and forth. We’ve...
Wacousta Cooperative Preschool
Wacousta Cooperative Preschool: It’s a beautiful place to be! WCP is now enrolling for 2022-2023 Since 1972 Wacousta Cooperative Preschool has been meeting the childcare needs of the Wacousta community. And we’re thrilled to share that we recently reinvented...
Meet a Mom: Amy Berry, Fusion Dance Center
Meet a Mom this week is Amy Berry! Amy is mom to 2 teenagers and owner of Fusion Dance Center!
2022 Waterbottle Round Up
We all know that great intentions can sometimes lead us astray. Case in point, plastic water bottles! Of course, staying hydrated is a huge priority for us and our children. But after a summer spent at playgrounds, beaches, pools and sporting events, even the...
10 Best Biking, Hiking and Walking Trails in Greater Lansing from Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists
10 biking, hiking and walking trails in Greater Lansing brought to you by Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists
Meet a Mom and the Founder of Bleuet: Elizabeth Rietz
This mom of two wanted a better training bra for her daughter – so she created it.
Easy Summer Dinner-BLT Panzanella Salad!
An easy weeknight summer meal from the Habitual Hostess!
Meet a Mom: the Moms Behind Grown & Flown
The moms behind Grown & Flown, Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington, are offering resources that other moms of older children desperately need.
Mommy and Me Swimsuit Roundup!
We love a matching moment, especially in the summer☀️
Meet a Mom: Morgan Valley, Foster Parent in the Greater Lansing Area
Meet a Mom Monday after a fun-filled weekend, YES! And this week, meet Morgan Valley – the amazing mom of three foster children.
5 Ways to Cook Healthy on Hectic Summer Days!
This story was contributed by Autumn Michaelis, author of Whole Food for Your Family Slow days of summer? Not in my house! I am the mom to five boys, ages 10-18 (my “walking stomachs”), I work full time as Whole30’s Coaching Program Manager, and I run my blog Whole...


















