Lanette Hansen’s Blog

Because the end of summer and the beginning of school marks such a crazy time in a mom’s life, I thought I’d let you in on just how crazy the Hansen household has been.  Follow along with me now. . . . Last week, my very first nephew, the guy who stole my auntie heart […]

Thanks so much for coming out for our Dinner and a Swim events at Goodman Pool this summer. Hundreds beat the hot, sticky weather in the Goodman Pool and chowed on dinner from some amazing local food carts. Magic 98 is more than honored to be able to partner with Madison Parks for fun, free […]

So . . .  for the second time, my husband Marc and I were hoping to add to our family . . . but we lost our sweet little person to miscarriage. I bring this up not to selfishly spew the awful thoughts that are constantly dancing around in my brain in hopes of using […]

I’m sure you remember the insane amount of summer fun you had growing up. I recall when we were permitted to go play outside for a little bit in our jammies after taking a bath just to soak up the extra minutes of the day while we could. I remember washing my feet in the […]

That’s it!! I’m not hitting my breaking point . . . that happened a long time ago. But I’m finally ready to vent because I’m mad enough. Beyond the guns, beyond the political beliefs, beyond sexual orientation, beyond religion . . . wipe it all away, wipe it from your brain…and WAKE UP! We are human beings. WE are […]

I’m going to begin by saying “thank you” for keeping military personnel in your thoughts on Memorial Day. I’m glad that you know, and are hopefully teaching your kids, that it’s not just a three-day weekend to grill out and drink. But every time that I see someone post or hear someone say, “Happy Memorial […]

In today’s world, if you have NOT been touched by cancer, you’re in the minority. There are so many awesome places that are doing everything they can to find a cure, care for those fighting, comfort the family, support friends, and cultivate a recovery that that someday puts cancer in the rear-view mirror. I’m sure […]

I did something I’ve never done before. I bought something on Craigslist. I had been looking for a big plastic playhouse for my kids for a while, but was dumbfounded at the prices of these things new: everywhere from $200 to $2,000!!! Excuse me?! I hoped I could find one at the big, local consignment […]

My husband and I have been married for six years as of a couple weeks ago, so to celebrate, we decided we were going to do something we hadn’t done since we had kids—go away for the night!  Now before you scold me for being a horrible wife, we do try to meet for lunch during […]

I’m an auntie again! Five times I’ve been able to look at the gorgeous, brand-new face of my niece or nephew and I am so humbled by even the thought of it. This time around, Ms. Maya Evelyn, all 8 lbs., 6 oz. and 21 inches of her, has made her grand entrance into this […]