Tried & True
Cowboy Caviar Pineapple Dip from the Reluctant Entertainer
A dip with a twist!
Meet a Mom: Amber Clark, Meridian Township
Curious about the upcoming neighborhood and business projects Meridian Township has in the works? Then Amber Clark is the person to know! Amber is a high energy, busy mom and is bringing that energy to the community.
The Greetings from East Lansing Mural by Greetings Tour
The Greetings from East Lansing mural by the Greetings Tour is complete. Take a drive by Harrison Roadhouse and the Roadhouse Pub for a peek at East Lansings newest work of art.
Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos
Credit: Sunny Frantz Photography Thank you to Hip Foodie Mom for sharing this recipe. Alice Choi, the Pennyslvania-based mom of two behind Hip Foodie Mom, is known for her healthy, fast, weeknight meal ideas. These Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos are one of those go-to...
Meet a Mom: Rachel Freeman-Baldwin, Okemos Schools and Sock Out Suicide
An Okemos mom to two beautiful children, a beloved high school English teacher and one of the kindest people you will meet. She is also living through the unimaginable and is devoting her time to suicide prevention – each day, but particularly May 17th.
National Chocolate Chip Day & Blondies with Chocolate Chips
A Salted Blondie that has chocolate chips from The Local Moms Network CatwithaK Cooks is sure to be a hit!
Cobb Salad Board
Two things we’re loving right now—food boards and salads. We’ve been sort of obsessed with the gorgeous boards created by The BakerMama for awhile now.
Meet a Mom: Nicolette Skerratt, Twisted Craft Cocktails
Just starting her small business in 2020 – in the middle of a pandemic – Nicolette and her Twisted Craft Cocktail mixes can be found at numerous locations around the state. This busy mom is involved in each part of the process and her eye for detail is evident in the delicious mixers she makes.
Local Community Continues to Rally for Cooper Gardner
An update on a story we shared last week about Cooper Gardner. A tragic loss for an area family and how the community continues to rally support.
Meet a Mom: Ellie Wong, Holiday Lansing Parlor
After seven years working as a stylist and color specialist in the Greater Lansing area, Ellie opened Holiday. An upscale, boho style salon in Lansing’s historic Westside Neighborhood! And when you leave her salon chair, you will understand exactly why she is called Lansing’s very own “hype girl! Ellie balances all of this while being a wife and a mom to four gorgeous girls!
Epic Hamburger Board by the Reluctant Entertainer
A great idea when hamburgers are for dinner. Everything is ready and they build it the way they like it!
Meet a Mom: Kayla Klug, The Minted Grove
Kayla is a wife, mom of 3, works full time and runs her successful, side hustle-The Minted Grove! And her sense of humor is what is so refreshing. Her Instagram stories will have you laughing out loud! Her hand painted and unique doormats have been featured on Buzzfeed, CNN and Ellen!
Wellness Wednesday – CocoBaba Vegan Skin Care Products
Emma Heming Willis: Her Skincare Launch, Pandemic Silver Linings, Blended Family & More!
An Easy No-Cook Recipe That is Bursting With Spring Flavors!
A springy salad with simple in mind shared by The Local Moms Network contributor, CatwithaK Cooks.
Meet a Mom: Brittani Hall, Simply Love
You may remember our feature of the local organization, Simply Love. We wanted to meet the remarkable mom who brought the organization to life---Brittani Hall. Brittani has a heart of gold and is doing fantastic, selfless things in our community! In between her busy...
Entitled Housewife: Comedian Becky Robinson on her Hilarious Character!
Motherhood is tough! Becky Robinson is making us laugh with her funny character The Entitled Housewife.
Smoothies and a Recipe Contest, Yes!
Smoothies. Yummy. And a contest! Brought to you by the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, the National Dairy Council and the NFL are teaming up in search of favorite smoothie recipes.
Meet a Mom: Melissa Bernstein from Melissa & Doug
Westport Moms recently featured Melissa Bernstein from Melissa & Doug. Learn a bit about a longtime toymaker who has introduced Lifelines…
Baked Potato Bar from The Baker Momma
We’re always looking for weeknight dinner ideas that appeal to everyone in our families, from husbands to big kids to toddlers and even babies. Take a look at this idea with endless possibilities.
Covid vaccine-visiting Grandparents and traveling
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out nationwide, we’re starting to wonder what this means for our families and routines.
