Jessica Maurer
I’m Jessica and I LOVE living in Michigan and everything that comes with it from the freezing snow to the gorgeous lakes. I live in West Bloomfield with my wonderful husband, my outgoing almost daughter Anna and my sweet son, Henry. I love to travel, I’m currently a full time stay at home mommy to my 2 beautiful children, I love taking pictures and I am passionate about making my family’s lives as natural and organic as possible. You can also find me at OrganicMealMechanic.com
2018 Ultimate Guide to Easter Egg Hunts
Detroit Easter Egg Hunts
Whether they are carefully camouflaged or left out in plain sight, there is something so egg-citing (see what I did there?) about an Easter Egg Hunt! Here is your guide to...
5 Great Board Games for Pre-Readers
The holiday season is here again, the time my husband and I cringe at the thought of how many toys will be added to our home over the next month. A few years ago...
I Don’t Know How You Do It
The other day I found myself saying 'so this is my life now' under my breath. I had just finished fighting another bedtime battle that ended in tears (as usual). It made me realize...
Getting Kids in the Kitchen
My kids are always asking to help in the kitchen. And I almost always say 'no' or distract them from doing something else. I know that they need to learn some basic cooking skills....
Mom Hands and How One Common Chemical Changed My Life
This isn't a post about the healing qualities of a mother's touch {although I totally believe that is a real and very important thing}, this is about dried out, cracked, itchy mom hands. It...
Summer 2017 Free Family Concerts
So many local metro Detroit communities offer free concert series in the summer. These concerts are great family events and a wonderful way to enjoy our beautiful summer weather while meeting a new neighbor or running...
2017 Easter Egg Hunts {In + Around Detroit}
Detroit Easter Egg Hunts
Whether they are carefully camouflaged or left out in plain sight, there is something so egg-citing (see what I did there?) about an Easter Egg Hunt! Here is your guide to...
2017 Ultimate Indoor Play Guide Around Detroit
Winter is officially in full swing and we all know that February and March can be the worst with their grey, gloomy, frigid days. Sure, sledding and snowmen are fun - but that only...
Be the Fun Mom: My New Years Resolution
A few weeks ago, my 7 year old daughter said something that made me take pause. We were making a bed together and she did something goofy that I happened to find particularly funny...
The ONE Thing I Let Go of For Easier Mornings
The start of school can bring some stressful mornings. The rush to get out of the house in time is a constant battle for many families. I realized last year that letting go of...