Recently I've been reflecting on the past two years raising my daughter and I've come to a conclusion: this motherhood thing is not easy. Especially, if you are like me and are a little older (I gave birth to...
15,000 diapers.
That's how many diapers one mom told me she had changed in her lifetime. 15,000!
I polled a few friends and this estimate was certainly the funniest, especially since she added "this is gross." I'm not sure that mom...
Do you ever have those moments when you just feel like a total failure?!?
It happens to the best of us, so please don't be so hard on yourself. My most recent #momfail moment has actually been a pleasant surprise!...
"Hey you guuuuuuuys!"
I learned a new word this week, and if you were born between 1977 and 1983 like I was, definitely keep reading.
I first heard the word "Xennial" the other day, and it was music to my ears....
For the past 20 years or so, I have been telling people what their kids should be reading. I was a school librarian for 15 years and before that, I worked at various book stores around town. I think...
I have been a mom for more than two years, so I guess you could call me an expert at the parenting thing. Or at least an expert in all the ways the simplest tasks can go awry when...
Summer is upon us! A time for barbecues, pools, vacations, and fun. Thinking about going back to school in the fall is probably the farthest thing from your mind.
But if you have a high school graduate who will be...
I have a pit bull. I have a toddler. No, I am not insane.
Let’s start at the beginning. In June 2013, on a bit of a whim and without a ton of forethought, I adopted a five-month-old pit bull...
Why do I care so much about her English grade? She clearly feels she has it covered and all will be okay. Is that not enough for me?
Okay. Let's pause for a minute. We have 12 school days left....
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. That is exactly what I...
13 Reasons Why is a hot topic of discussions these days. Although the book was published 10 years ago, there has been a resurgence of its popularity after Netflix recently debuted a 13 episode show based on the book.
My...
One of my favorite childhood movies was Mr. Mom. The movie was about a dad who lost his job and became a stay-at-home dad while his wife had the opportunity to work outside the home. Remember when the dad...
We are those people you hate, those people with one child that sleeps 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. practically every night. In case you are a new mom who wants to know how we did it, I’m listing all...
Ah, another Saturday, another stack of invitations to baby's birthday parties. But what do you buy for the squishy toddler who has everything? Another toy to clutter up their living room? Their 10,000th stuffed animal? Or how about something...
In + Around Columbia
Let’s Hit the Trails :: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Hiking Spots Around...
The Midlands is home to a surprising number of family-friendly hiking trails. This fun, inexpensive, and educational hobby is a great way to wear...
