Brooke Moore
Guide to Fun Activities Around Columbia for Special Needs Children
As a mom of a little one with special needs, I know how stressful and confusing it can be to search for activities my child can safely participate in. Every small act that makes...
Not Your Average Holiday Tradition
Most people have some set of normal family holiday traditions, my family included. Recently, we had the opportunity to mix it up a bit though.
We’ve all heard of Santa visiting children on Christmas Eve...
Go, See, Explore! :: Doko Meadows Park
There is so much more to Blythewood’s Doko Meadows Park than first meets the eye. With 25 acres to explore, there’s not much chance of anyone complaining about being bored!
There’s plenty of shade, picnic...
What I’ve Learned From My Son With Autism
The word “autism” entered into my most used vocabulary approximately four years ago when my youngest child’s pediatrician became concerned about some noticeable delays. He ordered a preliminary test called the Modified Checklist for...
Dad, You Taught Me How
Dad, my memory has drastically faded as I have aged, but the things you taught me, and the love I have for you have not.
From the day I was born, you have been there...
Lyme Disease :: What Moms Need To Know
May; the end of spring, the introduction to our hot, humid summer months in SC. And because it’s that time of year again where the critters come out to wreak havoc, it’s also National...
Working Moms :: How Do You Do It All?
How do you do it all?
I hear this question a lot in the many mom groups that I am in. As a working mom myself, I want to share some information that may help...
When Time Slowed Down
The year 2020 will always be known, to me, as the year that the seemingly impossible happened; time slowed down.
For some, it seemed to happen overnight. For others, it was like watching a slow...
5 Unconventional Tips for Teenage Girls
As much as I wish I could go back in time and give my younger self some tips on what to do and what not to do, I can’t. Although, I’m pretty sure I...
I Can Wait :: Please God, Let Me Wait
It happens so fast. I know you've heard it a million times; kids grow up in the blink of an eye. However, as cliche as that sounds, it really is the perfect way to...
What a Homeschool Day Looks Like for This Work-From-Home Mama
Six months ago I went from working in a box (aka a cubicle) for 15 years to suddenly working from the comfort of home. It was literally a dream come true for me, minus...
Sweet 16 and COVID-19 :: A Letter to My Daughter
Dear Daughter,
Since the moment the ultrasound tech told me I was having a little girl, I dreamed of having a big sweet 16 birthday party for you. I wanted to be able to give...
Back to School in SC :: One Mom’s Perspective
It’s the middle of July in the craziest unicorn-flying, killer wasp attacking, Lysol injecting, alien sighting, toilet paper hoarding, crazier than any sci-fi movie ever made, year of my life. And I haven’t even...
3 Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas With Endless Possibilities Dad Is Sure to Love
It’s that time of year again and the anxiety of trying to figure out what to get dad for Father’s Day is back!
I don’t know about you, but I often struggle the most with...