Let me start by saying that I adore my mother-in-law.
She is, after all, at least partially responsible for the existence of the greatest man I have ever known. No matter what beef I may have with her from time...
Holidays are hard when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. It seems that every tradition, every song, every festive event is a reminder of what could have, should have, would have been, if only things had been different.
For...
I love to brag on my sweet little Tiny, because, well, she almost didn't make it, so, I believe I'm justified in taking every opportunity to share stories about her. Yes, you're reading the right article - this IS...
Christmas is right around the corner, and I can’t help but think about my 3-year-old’s growing awareness of the world around her. What piqued my interest was my husband’s recent trip to the store to pick up some groceries...
Introducing a new children’s clothing boutique!
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Columbia SC Moms Blog is proud to announce to you a new alternative in shopping for boutique kids clothing. Youthful Cotton, a Lexington based online...
As a parent, I recall when I first learned I was going to be a mother. I purchased just about every parenting book, followed countless parenting sites/blogs and even provided my husband with a stash of "best books to...
Disclosure :: Our holiday pirate event would not have been possible without our amazing team of community sponsors :: Columbia Children’s Theatre | Photography by Angel Kinard | Coco Yoga | Bedazzled Unicorn Designs | Nita Sweets | Ty-Fabulous Creations | PDQ |...
I confess. I am a practical gift giver.
Nine times out of ten, I will tuck something useful and needed under the tree. Books are my favorite things to give to kids and adults alike, but gifting a cookbook is...
I love bucket lists! Well, I love any kind of list, period. Lists keep me organized, productive and give me a sense of accomplishment when I check items off. Even if you aren’t obsessed with lists, there is something...
Dear Parent,
The candles, chocolate, and coffee mugs for Christmas are all wonderful, but let me be real for the three minutes it will take you to read this letter. They are not what I want as a teacher. I...
Have you ever had to deal with a mean girl (here's looking at you Regina George) ... or are you a mean girl and just don't realize it?
If you're like most girls out there, the answer is yes. And like many...
Some days I did not think I would survive my child maturing.
Now, though, looking back on it, my teenager who will soon be heading off to college has not turned out so bad. Even though our Caroline does well in...
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Thinking ahead? Planning your summer? No more school!!
Moms… don't panic just...
I love a house that looks and smells clean. When I only had one child I couldn't rest at night in my apartment if I had a dirty dish in my sink. You see, I am the oldest of four...
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