Sarah Shuster
Sarah grew up in Lancaster, SC but has called Columbia home for nearly 10 years since her undergrad days at Presbyterian College. Columbia holds a special place in her heart, as it’s where she got her first “grown up” job, obtained her Masters of Library and Information Science degree from USC, and met her husband, Todd. She became a mother for the first time three years ago to Todd’s two sweet daughters, and loves watching them grow into unique and interesting young ladies (12 & 14) who inspire her daily. She is also experiencing life with an infant for the first time with their newest family member, a silly, happy 6-month-old baby boy. Sarah is a full time children’s librarian, and loves that her passion and her career have aligned to form dreamy days of sharing her love of literacy and learning with children and families.
Sarah enjoys practicing her cake decorating skills, reading, brunch, ridiculously long showers (a luxury now with an infant), working out, good coffee and perfecting the art of crockpot cooking.
Sorry, Not Sorry
Have you heard Demi Lovato's new revenge anthem, Sorry, Not Sorry? It is amazing, and although it has no applicability to my life, I can't stop listening to it. And I thought I should...
What Disney Movies Are Really About
Disney movies used to be my jam. When I was young, we owned every Disney movie, watched each one about 1,000 times, and even though my college years, it wasn't unusual to find me...
Real Life Read Aloud Benefits
I am a children's librarian by trade. Before I was even thinking about having a baby, I was reading aloud in story time and telling parents and caregivers why reading aloud to their children...
Must-Have Fashion Accessories for Toddler Moms
I bet you read the title of this, and thought, “Yeah, right.” What is this “fashion” you speak of? And by accessories, do you mean the snot my kid just wiped on my pants?
YES....
#1 Mom {Yes, You!}
Sometimes I am an amazing mom. I have deep and meaningful conversations with my girls, my baby eats well-balanced meals and has no screen time, and I am an adventurous and fun wife. And...
5 Tips for a Tear-Free Daycare Drop-Off
Oh the dreaded daycare drop off. One minute, they're just little babies who are fine being loved on by whoever is providing their food. The next, they are toddlers with personalities and preferences who...
5 Fun Ways to Enjoy the Top Children’s Book Checkouts of 2016
Richland Library recently shared their list of the top 10 children’s book checkouts for 2016. This list tells the story of popular new books and old favorites still checked out from the library, and...
New Year, Same Me
Oh, New Year. The time to change yourself for the better and turn over a new leaf. Time to make those resolutions and actually follow through with them this year.
I do it every year....
Blending Holiday Traditions
I entered the picture when my daughters were around seven and eight. By the time I came around, holiday traditions were all mapped out. Birthday celebrations had been happening the same way for years,...
Ode to the First Tantrum
A writer from a sister site wrote a lovely ode to the wonderful world of 15-month olds. We have just entered that special age, and with it came the very first tantrum. Don't get me...
Big Fun at The Little Gym {+ Giveaway!}
I recently had the opportunity to take my baby to classes at The Little Gym. My little Bird joined the Saturday morning class for 10-19 month old babies and toddlers.
And we had a blast!
If you have never visited...
Losing My “Cool” Mom Status
I used to have no trouble being the hip mom. I thought my younger stepmom status gave me cool points automatically. I dressed trendy, I listened to Top 40 music, I knew who the Kardashians were,...
Baby’s First Birthday on a Budget :: 5 Tips for Thrifty Moms
I used to LOVE throwing parties. There is nothing better than choosing a theme, sending out real, paper, snail mail invitations, and having people over to celebrate.
But even more than hosting parties, I love...
Road Trip Entertainment For the Whole Family
School may have started back for a lot of folks, but that doesn't mean the end of vacation time! Nothing is better than a few days off to relax and unwind with the family.
The...