Lisa Freeburg
Lisa is a transplant from the Midwest. She was born and raised in Kansas (yes, she has seen a tornado) and spent a few years in Ohio before moving to South Carolina in 2014. She holds a degree in Biology and works as a research assistant at the USC School of Medicine. Her career in science spans 11 years and she can't imagine a job anywhere else. She has also been married to her college sweetheart for 11 years. He is a professor at USC, so they are Gamecock fans by default. They are proud parents to a spunky 2.5 year old girl who keeps them on their toes. As a family, they enjoy being outside in the wonderful southern sun, gardening, playing tennis, and going to the beach. They also are parents to 2 fur babies who still aren't sure about their little sister.
How to Make Your Favorite Coffee Drinks at Home
With recent events, you may have found yourself staying home more than usual and not venturing out for your favorite coffee. You may be craving a latte from your favorite cafe or just wanting...
How I Keep My Sanity on Social Media
If you rely on social media, for what it’s meant for, to be social, you may find it can be challenging to keep your sanity. There's always that one friend who constantly posts those...
Poison Control :: What You Need to Know
We recently had a parenting first in our home.
My family was getting ready to go see Frozen 2 on a Saturday morning when I heard my daughter playing with the water in her bathroom....
Living with a Threenager
Y'all.....everyone talks about the terrible twos, but I'm here to tell you that three is worse.
I feel like the two's were a breeze: minimal meltdowns, communication got better, and all items on the dinner...
My Exercise Journey :: It’s About How I Feel
I'm going to be 100% transparent here and show you my "before and after" of my exercise journey. Now, it might not look like everyone else's before and after, but I’m proud of it.
Are...
5 Tips For Planning an Affordable & Fun Beach Vacation
Confession: I love the beach! The mountains are meh, but the beach is my happy place. When I'm there my mind is at ease and I soak in all the sun, sand, and saltwater...
The 4 Types of Parents You Always See at the Beach
Our family recently went on a great five day trip to St. Augustine Beach, FL. I highly recommend this spot as it's a reasonable drive from Columbia and has great amenities and beautiful beaches....
Guide to Farmers Markets Around Columbia
When it comes to farmers markets, Columbia and the surrounding areas have a lot to offer. With year-round mild weather and a long growing season, farm fresh produce is readily available. In addition, the...
The Tale of an Aging Dog
Before my husband and I had our wonderful daughter, we were parents to two fur babies. One came to us immediately after we got married, over 12 years ago. Her name is Callie and...
My 4 Favorite Children’s Stores in Columbia
I recently made a commitment to shop at more local stores when I can. I love me some Amazon Prime as much as the next, but sometimes I like to touch an item and...
Talking to Kids About Heart Health
Happy American Heart Month!
About two years ago I made a slight career path change. I went from making and testing pharmaceutical products to working in a lab that helps to invent those products. I...
When I Say I Want to Help, I Mean It
Friends, family, acquaintances ... I want to tell you something: when I say I want to help, I WANT to help.
That phrase may not seem like it needs clarification, but I often find myself...
The Day I Wasn’t Needed
A typical morning at my house is my husband and I hitting snooze as many times as possible before our two (almost three) year old wakes up. I always say I’m going to get...
Fashion Tips I Learned From My 2-Year Old
Fashion has always been a mystery to me. Like how do you match those crazy patterned leggings? I can never find a shirt that looks right with them. Also, when did baggy shirts come...