The Mamas Network

08/21/2026

2 spots left! TOMORROW! Saturday 8/22 1:30pm and 2:30pm

Calling All Curious Families! Test Maka Beta & Get a Gift Card

Want a sneak peek at something new for your little ones? Maka Kids is hosting an exclusive hands-on session where families can explore their new beta app and help shape the future of TV for growing young minds.

Sign up for a 30-minute session (1:30 or 2:30) where you and your child will be paired with a Maka facilitator to explore the platform and share feedback. We'd love to hear your thoughts! As a thank you, you'll receive a $50 Amazon gift card!

Who's it for? Parent with a child under 6 years old.

Please bring:

An iOS device (iPhone or iPad) with you to the session

To participate, caregivers must be comfortable with their child using the Maka apps for the 30-minute session.

Grab the last 2 spots:

Calling All Curious Families! Test Maka Beta & Get a Gift Card Want a sneak peek at something new for your little ones? Maka Kids is hosting an exclusive…

08/21/2026

The Mamas Network will be at the September 19 Community Resource Fair at the Ypsilanti Farmers Markets. We're going to bring a tent, so you can get out from under the sun (or rain?) and relax a bit before venturing on to other tables! We're here for you! Come say hi and check out all of the resources our area has to offer!

We’re officially about halfway through the season! We’ve got the rest of August, September, and October still ahead of us... 🍎🫛🌽

Looking ahead, our Community Resource Fair is coming up on September 19, and our final downtown market lands on Halloween! We’ll have an extra-spooky market day to close out the season, followed by one final Mini Market at B-Cubed Bakery on November 7 before we head into our winter markets.

Save this post and keep our season schedule handy. We’ll see you at the market!

08/19/2026

Calling all expecting and new parents in the Ann Arbor area! 👋
Are you looking for support during pregnancy or postpartum? The Ann Arbor Birth & Baby Fair brings together local doulas, lactation consultants, pelvic floor therapists, mental health professionals, and wellness providers all under one roof! Come ask questions, discover local resources, and connect with other families in our community.

🎟 Admission is FREE (suggested $5 donation)
🔗 RSVP & Get Details Here: https://themamasnetwork.org/a2bbfair

We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

08/11/2026

The 2026 Saugatuck Framily vacation has begin! Day 1 is settling in and getting a handle on the layout of the Hop & Vine Inn | Large Group Rental | Midwest Family Reunions followed by group welcome pizza dinner! New friends and core memories are already being made. Interested in joining next year? Comment FAMILY for the dates!

🎥Hsiao-Wei / Alice
📍Hop & Vine Inn | Large Group Rental | Midwest Family Reunions
🍕Back Alley Pizza Joint

08/04/2026

Before the school bells start ringing and the summer sun fades, take a collective deep breath, mamas—August is your official reminder to put yourself on the calendar!

Whether you need an evening out with friends, a casual hangout with the kiddos, or dedicated time to recharge, here are some highlights happening this month:

Mamas & Grown-Up Time

Smoke & Flow – Aug 8 (6:00–9:00 PM) @ Private Residence

No Prep Book Club – Aug 9 (12:00–2:00 PM) @ Little Break Cowork

Sh*tty Craft Club – Aug 13 (6:00–8:00 PM) @ Little Break Cowork

Moms Night Inn – Aug 19 (6:00–8:00 PM) @ Stone Chalet

Mom Boss Networking – Aug 27 (2:00–3:00 PM) @ Little Break Cowork

Family & Playgroup Hangouts

Parents & Littles – Every Wed (Aug 5, 12, 19) (10:00 AM–12:00 PM) @ White Lotus Farms

Party on the Yard – Aug 9 (4:00–7:00 PM) @ Sam Hill Restaurant

Saugatuck Framily Vacation – Aug 12–16 (A family-friendly getaway with community!)

Support Groups

Navigating Cancer & Parenthood – Aug 18 (6:00–8:00 PM) @ Little Break Cowork

Single Moms Support Group – Aug 23 (3:00–4:30 PM) @ Little Break Cowork

Check out the full calendar above, pick at least one event just for you, and let’s make the most of these final weeks of summer! Which event are you squeezing in before school starts? Your village is here: https://themamasnetwork.org/

07/28/2026

First-time mom confession: I thought nursing meant one b**b worked at a time. 🫠
Turns out, when one has a letdown, the other one spray-paints the room like a fire hydrant. RIP to all my dry shirts before I discovered nursing pads.
Tag a mom-to-be who needs this heads-up! 👇

07/22/2026

It’s been busy over here and one side quest we’ve been working on is the The Mamas Thrift Closet. At first it was one rack and then it became five racks and now that it’s been living outside in our gathering, space, it needs to go inside to fulfill its namesake as the thrift closet. So here’s a quick update. I feel like by the end of this week. The closet will be ready for people to go in and shop and later on this year if we get a group of moms who wanna hang out and paint and chilled let me know.

Everything on the rack is $5 or less, and are all gently worn and donated by moms for moms and other women who are looking to refresh their wardrobe or grab pieces that they need without spending a lot of money. Plus this keeps textiles out of landfills!

07/22/2026

From day one, women are sold the idea that having children is the ultimate sacrifice.

And somewhere along the way, that message got twisted to mean sacrificing ourselves—our identity, our mental health, and our needs. When the focus is entirely on taking care of everyone else, it feels like the sacrifice is your very own identity.

Moms today are fed up with being left behind.

It doesn't have to be this way. Motherhood was never meant to be done in isolation.

We’ve learned that when you have a community to softly land in—a network of mothers behind you—our community takes care of you, so you can take care of your family.

Moms don't have to do this alone anymore. Your village is here. 💛

Drop a 🙋‍♀️ in the comments if you’re done doing this alone, or tag a mom in your village who’s had your back through it all! 👇