Health and Wellness
Homemade French Onion Dip
Quick and delicious homemade French Onion Dip that can be made ahead of time for the big game!
Game Time Crafts For Kids
Here are some football inspired themed crafts and activities that will keep the younger fans busy during the Super Bowl!
Area Attractions Are Reopening
Area businesses offering things to do are reopening. Here is a growing list…
Meet a Mom(s): Jenny & Trista, Flex City Fitness
Jenny Quinn and Trista Parisian are the co-founders of Flex City Fitness. Since 2012, this dynamic duo have shared their love of fitness with the community by creating an interval-based fitness studio right here in the Lansing area.
Mitten Mittens!
Growing up in Michigan most remember “finding” home on our hands. Here is a Michigander-must-have for the cold winter months!
Meet a Mom: F45 Training Manager, Becky Newcombe
Becky’s positive energy and passion for fitness and family are contagious! She is NON-stop energy, raising 3 children, running a fitness center and even a side hustle with VIP Kids. Meet Becky!
January 23rd is National Pie Day
On National Pie Day we are sharing a small treat with big flavor. Individually prepared and simple to freeze extras for another day.
Snow Days Ahead? Crafts & Recipes to Beat the Boredom!
Some indoor, creative crafts that are easy and fun to do to entertain the kiddos when the weatherman predicts more snow?
Meet Dr. Carmen, Erkia and Mackenzie – “My New Normal”
Meet a Mom: Dr Carmen, Erkia, and Mackezie. Mackenzie and her grandma started writing the book, ” My New Normal” in August and by the end of November, Erkia had self-published it on Amazon. It sold 250 copies within the first month.
Meet a Mom: Kelsey Padgett, Travel Planner with Pixie Travel
A recent social media post from the East Lansing Area Moms included a local mom, Kelsey Padgett, a Pixie Travel, travel planner. Now that this website is up and running, here is Kelsey's story. Kelsey is a travel planner and she enjoys it. She focuses on Disney based...
Meet Julie Jargon – Wall Street Journal’s Family & Tech columnist
A recent social media post from the East Lansing Area Moms included a nationally featured, Meet a Mom who was shared by The Local Moms Network - Julie Jargon, the Wall Street Journal’s Family & Tech columnist. Since the launch of the East Lansing Area Moms...
Meet Miranda – Early Intervention Mama
Please introduce yourself & your family, where you live. Hi! I'm Miranda and I live with my husband Dan, and our two sweet daughters Ella and MJ in Lansing. I grew up in the suburbs of Detroit but after graduating from CMU(fire up chips) I relocated to the greater...
Meet Greater Lansing Area Moms, Julie
Here is Julie. An East Lansing mom of 2 who joined The Local Moms Network in October and now a curator for GLAM. She has grown up in the area; loves the Spartans, will chase down a sunset (and a Starbucks) and always up for an adventure! Julie is looking forward to keeping you up on the best that the Greater Lansing area has to offer along with what every day life holds.
Meet Greater Lansing Area Mom, Christine
Here is Christine. She is a mom of 2 who joined Julie as a Greater Lansing Area Moms curator in late November 2021. She likes a good book, a better bottle of wine (sometimes bourbon) and engaging conversation. Christine is looking forward to sharing new experiences, stories and local attractions as a GLAMom!
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Local Outdoor Date Night Spots
We recently shared a list on social media of area restaurants and bars currently offering outdoor seating. Since that post, we have heard from so many with recommendations and we could not keep that good news all to ourselves.
One-Pot Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes
A quick, one-pot weekday meal that can be modified to please all of your eaters.
Snowmen Popping Up All Over Town!
Just imagine heading out to the trails and next thing you realize you’re walking amongst a trail of snowmen, you can’t help but smile.
Sledding, Snow Shoeing and Skiing!
Yay! The snow is here and hopefully here to stay for a bit. Here is a list of places to have some outdoor, wintery fun.
Do you want to build a snowman?
Local community announces 2020-2021 Snow Sculpture Competition. An outdoor opportunity open to all ages. Does your community have anything similar?
