Midwest Moments

Celebrating the Heart of Midwest Living


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Your guide to the best of Midwest living.

DINING & TRAVEL

Discover Midwest flavors and destinations worth the trip.

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Recipes and garden inspiration for simple Midwest living.

HOME & LIFESTYLE

Comfort and inspired everyday Midwest living.

Your Dream Wedding is Just a Short Drive Away

If you’re ready to take the leap, or if you’re helping a friend find that perfect space for their special day. Take a trip with me to Three Oaks Michigan, Journeymen Distillery.



Inside Our Annual Memorial Day Seafood Boil

This year we hosted over 80 friends and family for our second annual Memorial Day seafood boil, and somehow it managed to be even more over the top than last year.

The sun was shining, the pool was open, drinks were flowing, and our backyard party officially kicked off the start of summer.

Featuring over 100 pounds of seafood, our guests spent the afternoon gathered around steaming pots, grabbing cold drinks from coolers, and slowly making their way back to the seafood table “just one more time.” Kind of like the bourbon bar in the basement...

About Midwest Moments

Hi, I’m Mary — a Midwest lifestyle and travel blogger based in the suburbs of Chicago. 
Midwest Moments is where I share regional festivals, hidden travel gems, seasonal recipes from my kitchen and garden, and simple home inspiration rooted in Midwest living. From family road trips to farm dinners and everyday moments at home, this space celebrates the heart of the Midwest.


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