Hey there, and welcome to Mama Midwest!

I’m Kit — a single mom, small business owner, full-time worker, and all-around “make it work” kind of woman, living right here in the heart of the Midwest. My sidekick in this adventure is my spunky 4-year-old daughter, Lorraine (or “Lor” for short). Together we’re figuring out life one day and one magical little moment at a time.

This blog is a place I want to keep real — no Pinterest-perfect mom vibes, no fake highlight reels. Just me, a busy mom with ADHD, trying to juggle all the hats: raising a kiddo, running my small business (Wonder & Wax Company), working a full-time job outside the home, and keeping some semblance of sanity.

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What You’ll Find Here

• Tips & Tricks for Busy Moms: How to keep moving when you’re always on the go (and sometimes already running late).
• ADHD Survival Hacks: Little systems and shortcuts that help me remember, stay motivated, and keep the wheels turning.
• Life with Lor: Our Midwest adventures, from pumpkin patches to library days to impromptu road trips.
• Small Business & Side Hustle Diaries: The unfiltered reality of chasing dreams while keeping the bills paid.

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Why Mama Midwest?

Because being a mama here isn’t just about geography — it’s a whole lifestyle. It’s small-town parades, long winters that test your patience, roadside sweet corn in the summer, and finding joy in the little things. It’s about community, resilience, and making the most out of what you’ve got.

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If you’re a fellow mom (or just someone curious about the chaos of Midwest motherhood), I hope you’ll feel at home here. Grab your coffee or Coca- Cola (let’s be real, your reheated coffee or your ice melted and watered down McDonald’s Coke), and let’s dive into this messy, beautiful life together.

Here’s to building a little corner of the internet where we can laugh, cry, and figure it all out side by side. 💕

— Kit & Lor