Mary

Mary
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“Protect the Earth, protect the children”. This is the motto Mary tries to live by. She loves her family, community, Christianity, math and science, and learning.

School Season :: A Time to Hug … And Then Let Go

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Though the sweltering August sun may still beat down on our backs, and the humidity is so thick it can feel downright oppressive, we know now a new season has begun. School season. The start...

Rediscovering My Mama Instincts

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The baby books tell you normally developing kids progress in a steady forward fashion - smile at 6 weeks, roll over at 4 months, babble at 9 months, walk by one year. The babies gracing the...

Ten Gardens to Visit in the Midlands

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Did you know Columbia has some of the most beautiful outdoor areas and gardens in the state? Check out these local attractions and treat your children - as well as yourself - to a...

Hosting a Nutritious (and Fun!) Birthday Party

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In an effort to reduce unrefined sugar and dyes so prevalent at birthday parties, we tried some alternative sweets. While I do appreciate the celebratory sentiment behind serving sweets kids' birthday parties, I wondered if we could...

Creative Healthy Breakfast Recipes for the Picky Eater

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Are you the proud mama of a picky eater? Are the only foods they want to eat fried or an unnatural color? Fear not, the following recipes have been verified as "delicious" by my three...

Healthy Sneaky Snacks for the Picky Eater

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If your kids are anything like mine, it can be tough to get them to eat healthy - especially snacks!  Over time I've tried several different nutritious recipes to find things my children will...

Fat Lady – A Story of Mommy Truth

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Early one Saturday morning, with the sunlight slanting through the blinds over my sleepy face, my four year old crawled in bed with me to give me a hug. His sweet face hovered close...

Stories from Multiracial Families in the Midlands – A Celebration of Black History Month

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Every February in the United States, Black History month is celebrated. As I reflect on the importance of recognizing the people and events that made an impact on our society, I can't help bur...

Mom Seasons

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Like the bare trees of winter, having a newborn can strip us down to our essence.             Like nourishing springtime rain, a toddler may pelt us with many curious questions to quench their thirst for knowledge of...

Guilty Mom

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It happened on one of those sweltering summer days. The kind that feels like a hot wet blanket covers you all over, and you need to take a shower after standing outside for two...