Bathing suits. Did you just shudder? Crazy how one word instills fear in your heart; fear of going shopping for a bathing suit or fear of wearing a bathing suit in public. Or maybe all of the above?  Since so many...
I'm in a season of life where things are busy and stressful. Both of my boys are involved in sports and other after school activities, we have church functions, and I'm about to start rehearsals for my school play....
If you haven’t had one of these days, then I promise you will. I’m not talking about the beautiful confidence that comes with age and experience. Growing older is great. Maturity brings a wonderful mindset. Most days. And then...

Target LOVE

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Prior to becoming a mom, Target was just a store. It was a place to get random things I needed here and there. When I became a mom, Target became a place of solace full of wonderful things and...
I read an article recently in Real Simple magazine about women's clothing sizes. And the gist of the whole article was how sizes have changed over the years: why, how, by whom, etc. What was most interesting to me, eye-catching...
When pregnancy rolls around, most of us expect there to be several added expenses to the budget for the next nine months. Your wardrobe should not be one of the expenses to worry about. I’m in my second pregnancy...
Fall is all around us, and I can't help but smile at the thought.  Summer is by far my favorite season. I mean...two words: the beach! But, I would say that fall is definitely my second favorite season. I love...
Since becoming a mom my self-care game and beauty regimen got put on a back burner for a little while. Now that my daughter is getting a little older and more independent, I have decided to re-invest some time...
My team of co-mom bloggers for Columbia SC Moms Blog got together recently to pose for a "Mom Bod" photo shoot, celebrating their beautiful bodacious bodies that have changed and altered themselves to fit their demanding roles as mama bears. I...
Raise your hand if you've been in your pajamas and leggings for the past four weeks. Yep. Me too. I mean, let's face it. We're not leaving the house so why bother getting dressed, right?  Well, actually, while it's TOTALLY comfy to...
As a woman in my late thirties, I feel as though I should have a long, drawn out beauty routine every morning and evening. After all, my 40's are looming and taking care of myself now ensures that I...
The pollen has fallen, so it must be time for spring cleaning. Like many of you, I have taken notes from Marie Kondo's Konmari system of tidying up. And like many of you, my closet was a big daunting area...
Every once in a while moms need to take a time out. For me, I've found that my quiet time sometimes comes in the few hours I get at the salon to get my hair cut and colored. If you're...
Let me set the all too familiar scene: Your alarm goes off. You’ve had two consecutive hours of sleep since your baby was last rooting around to nurse, your teething toddler’s molar erupted, you finally finished your presentation for...
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Let’s Hit the Trails :: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Hiking Spots Around...

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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...

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