Kimberly Poovey
The (Mostly) Hippie Mama’s Guide to Flu Season
Fall is here, (HORRAY!), which means it's time for pumpkins, apples, bonfires, and scarves.
Unfortunately, it also means it's time for colds, the flu, and other nasty bugs. I'm a bit of a germaphobe, and...
Best Spots in Columbia for a Mom’s Night Out
It's time ladies. It's time for a night out. No babies, no hubbies. Just gal-pals and good times. Here are a few of my favorites in the Midlands:
Ladies Night at California Republic SUP
Every Thursday...
Plan Your Total Eclipse Weekend
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that Columbia will be one of the prime viewing spots in the world for a total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21 at precisely 2:41...
Loving My Body, Right Now
At this moment, my body is the heaviest it's been since I was pregnant.
And, I just had a sassy, professional pinup photo shoot done.
These sentences don’t often go hand in hand, but I...
Best Kid-Friendly Brunch in Columbia
My family loves food. We love eating out, exploring new restaurants, and sampling the most unique fare we can get our hands on. And what is the best meal ever invented by humankind? BRUNCH....
Boss Mom :: Thrifted Sisters Vintage
I love meeting Boss Moms: women who seem to do it all with moxie and grace. Sharon Young, owner of local vintage clothing wonderland Thrifted Sisters, is one such dynamic mother. We met when...
6 Great Birthday Gifts for Babies
Ah, another Saturday, another stack of invitations to baby's birthday parties. But what do you buy for the squishy toddler who has everything? Another toy to clutter up their living room? Their 10,000th stuffed...
Best Baby Shower Gifts
It’s spring, which means it’s baby shower season. At best, it’s a reasonably fun way to spend an afternoon with people you love (or at least like). But at worst, it’s a stressful shopping...
Local Help for ANY Mom in the Midlands
I have worked for Daybreak Ministries for eight years now. It's an extraordinary organization, but most people who know about us think it's just for teen parents or moms in crisis. And while Daybreak is an absolutely fantastic source...
Dear Married People
Dear Married People,
How's it going? How is married life treating you, really?
Are you having fun? Are you growing closer to your partner? Are you learning new things about each other? Are you and your...
Date Night Magic in Columbia
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And if you’re like me, you’d rather eschew the crowds and expensive prix-fixe menus and do something a little out of the...
10 Reasons Living in Columbia is Awesome!
When I moved to Columbia from sunny south Florida eight years ago, I’m not going to lie, I sort of arrived kicking and screaming. I loved my hometown, and in my mind the South seemed...
Squad Goals :: Building Your Tribe
Being a new mom can be equal parts exciting, terrifying, dreamy, and exhausting. And if you’re not careful, it can be extremely isolating as well.
The amount of feelings a new mom can experience...
6 Ways to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This Monday
I walked into the lobby of my office last Saturday, excited to be sharing the mission of Daybreak Pregnancy Center with our neighbors at our new facility’s grand opening. Even though there was snow and...