Jessica Lukenbill
As Managing Editor for Detroit Mom, I am surrounded by an awesome community of women who have helped me find a place where I feel I truly belong. I’m a proud foodie who keeps crazy busy with cooking and canning, gardening, decorating, craft projects, and more. My husband of 18 years is Jason, and we have Gwenna, 10, and Larson, 6, as well as a young silver Lab named Indy. We have lived in New Hudson for a few years now. Mid Michigan is home for me, but after my husband graduated college, we spent 16 years moving around his home state of Indiana. Just prior to moving back to Michigan, we lived in Southern California for three years, exploring and extreme-adventuring with our kids to every beautiful outdoor location we could find. We are the family that spends more weekends away than at home, and our kids are master-level road-trippers. Most of our summers are spent at the lake, where I'm convinced it's not a proper summer without a dip in the water every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Reach out and say hi sometime!
Amazon Shopping Guide: Themed Easter Basket Ideas from A to Z
If you're still in need of items to fill the Easter basket this year, think about what your child loves...maybe it's bugs or llamas or cooking or science. We are here to help with...
So you want to paint your kitchen cabinets (or a dresser)? Start here!
My husband and I bought our first house in 2003. It was a complete gut job — top to bottom, inside and out. We saw an opportunity to purchase a modestly-priced lakefront home, and,...
Milk Means More: Busting Common Myths about Dairy
When you first learned you were going to become a mother, you probably started reading and researching almost immediately. It's only natural — you'd never been pregnant before and you wanted to understand what...
Celebrating Black History Month In + Around Detroit
There's no doubt Detroit has a rich Black history and culture. With so many virtual events and special in-person activities happening, Black History Month is an amazing opportunity to continue educating ourselves about the...
Gift Ideas: Detroit Moms’ Favorite Beauty + Self Care Items
Looking for some gift ideas for a special lady in your life? (Ahem, husbands and significant others, we are speaking to you!) We know it's challenging to get out into the stores and shop...
2020 Detroit Mom-Approved Local Giving Guide
This year, more than any other year, our communities need us. Shutdowns, lay offs, and closures have led to delays in vital services, increased need for financial assistance, and the call to support small...
Homegating: Tips and Recipes to Enjoy the Game at Home
Football season is in full swing, and we are so excited to catch up with our favorite fall sport. Sure, things look a little different this year. While we wish we could be on...
19 of the Best Donut Shops In + Around Detroit
If you want to make someone in your life happier, bring them donuts. It's true! Youth coaches who show up to games with boxes of donuts are greeted with cheers before play even begins....
Pumpkin Patches In + Around Detroit
Nothing says fall and Halloween quite like pumpkins. Whether you're carving with the kids, decorating your front porch, or looking to cook something delicious with them, pumpkins are an absolute must this season. We...
21 Reasons Why to Become a Lunch Lady
Author's note: I finalized this piece of writing on March 1, 2020. Two weeks later, our world erupted. My job as a lunch lady came to an abrupt halt, and now I have no...