The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating Spring Break from April 2 – 6 with 50% off general admission for kids aged 12 and under. Plus, guests can enjoy immersive experiences in the 4D theater and planetarium.  Now showing at...
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby. In the ideal world that is how I would have liked for things to happen, but it did not. Even though parts of my life did not go as planned, I...
Joining your schools PTO is a great way to stay and get involved with the activities going on in your child's school. My daughter goes to East Point Academy, a Mandarin Immersion school in West Columbia and Cayce. Even...
Spring Break is right around the corner! Not planning a big family trip? Try these ideas for things to keep the kiddos entertained and happy during their time off from school.  10 Things to Do at Home and Around Town 1....
When I was a little kid, I loved watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. I loved the puppets and used to think about how fun it would be to ride on the trolley. The visits Mr. Rogers took to see different...
Warmer weather in famously hot Columbia can offer a lot of opportunities -- from volunteering to water play to reading programs to travel, and everything in between! But what about those days when the temps are over 100 degrees and...
The weather is warming up and the rain continues to fall! So what to do with a rainy day and a busy toddler, plus a newborn? Craft time! With a little bit of luck you can create your own...
I had a baby almost four months ago. He’s our second child. I'm now a mom of two. And, of course, I thought "my husband and I have done this before and no little four pound baby will rule...
My first memory is of being about three years old, and I am sitting in the driver's seat of my dad's boat. I can remember seeing my dad and uncle leaning over the front of the boat working on...
I love sports. My kids, ages nine and six, don’t necessarily share my passion. Football, basketball, golf, baseball … I love a good sports competition. The month of March is home to one of the most important college sporting...
As writers, we constantly share and put ourselves out there on this website, and always in the hope that we reach just one other person who can say, "Girl, yes!" With that in mind, I want to share some...
Now that spring almost is here, my daughters and I are trying to spend as much time outside as possible. But they get bored with the backyard quickly, and my number one go-to are local parks or playgrounds. Here...
The last few months, between New Year's Resolutions and the impending doom that is swimsuit season, the mom groups I frequent on Facebook and in person are peppered with questions about healthy eating. "How do I get my kids...
March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness month. To help raise awareness about Cerebral Palsy, I'll be sharing my story with all of you.  I am the mother of a child with Cerebral Palsy.  My son Jaylen is a Cerebral Palsy warrior....
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