Jessica Lukenbill
Here at 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 19 years is Jason, and we have Gwenna, 11, and Larson, 7, as well as a silver Lab named Indy. We have lived in New Hudson for almost four 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!
Memorial Day Weekend Cookout Recipes to Feed a Crowd
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, the weather forecast in Michigan looks decent, and the probability of heading to or hosting a holiday cookout is pretty high. I wanted to share a few delicious...
6 Tips for Living Through a Home Remodel
Every time I see that TikTok with the "This is the way I live..." song, I think I should make one that shows our remodel life. Because the reality of it is, this IS...
Amazon Shopping Guide: Easter Basket Gift Ideas from A to Z
If you're still in need of items to fill the Easter basket this year, we are here to help with our non-candy Amazon shopping guide — just add to cart and buy now for...
Please Pass the Family Bonding: Making Meal Times Special
Teacher impersonations, dad jokes, and laughter. Lots of laughter. My family, seated around the dining room table, eating a minimum of two (maybe three) different meals—sometimes nachos on paper plates, sometimes homemade pasta on...
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...
Creative DIY Winter Play Ideas to Boost Your 1000 Hours Outside
Winter has barely begun and a lot of us are already looking at real estate in places where snow does not exist. Trust me, I get it. We were so excited when we moved...
2021 Detroit Mom-Approved Local Giving Guide
As we approach the end of 2021, we recognize the resilience our communities have shown as well as the hardships they've faced. We continue to face challenges many of us have never seen before....
Amazon Shopping Guide: All Ages Holiday Gift Ideas from A to Z
There is an undeniable air of excitement during the last months and weeks of the year and it's easy to get caught up in the spirit. Stores are bustling with people, lights and music...
South Lyon: Detroit Moms’ Favorite Metro Area Cities
When we moved back to Michigan after being out of state for 19 years, we found a house in the South Lyon area and have since totally fallen in love! We actually live in...
Where to Find Pumpkins 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...