A great way to teach children about the traditions and story of Hanukkah is through play and crafts. Here are three kid-friendly crafts to share the joy of Hanukkah with your children.
Classic Handprint Menorah
Make a handprint menorah every year...
I have fond memories of using the PAAS Easter Egg dyeing kits when I was a kid. I loved to see the vibrant colors, and had a great time writing on the eggs with the white crayon provided. And...
I often am asked why I make my children's baby food. My response is simple. It's cost effective, healthier, and tastier than anything you can buy in a jar!
I've been making my children's baby food since we had our...
Eddie Cochran claimed there was no cure for the summertime blues, while my daddy always said, “Idle hands are the devil’s play thing.” Both certainly seem true for a summer at home with two Tasmanian devils boys, so I’m...
I don't know about you, but in our house Play-Doh is a big deal. My boys LOVE it and it's as much of a staple in our house as peanut butter!
I love it too. It fosters so much creativity...
Summertime is full of fun, sun, long afternoons ... and lots of free time. After awhile, the kids become antsy (and let's face it, so can mom). To help ward off summertime boredom, check out our "best of" ideas...
How familiar are you with the origins of St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, is not only the impetus behind the Christian movement in Ireland but is also known for driving the snakes out of Ireland....
December seems to be the month of the cookie -- decorating, swapping, and gift giving every flavor from sugar to chocolate to peppermint. This year, why not go beyond the cookie? Here are four creative sweets that are easy to...
We are THRILLED to partner with the Columbia Children’s Theatre again to bring you a carnival extravaganza opening night family event for the production of Seussical!
Join the Columbia SC Moms Blog at The Columbia Children's Theatre and experience the highly entertaining...
People have often described me as "crafty" and "creative." While I've doodled some doodles and I've written some poems, I’m not a painter or anything super-cool like that. I just like to create from not-so-raw materials, making things pretty...
It isn't even Halloween yet, but the stores are already stocking tree ornaments and wrapping paper. It's the time of year where holiday parties and family traditions run rampant. Everything from traditional Christmas Eve dinners and Chanukah celebrations to...
With a good camera, excellent lighting and willing subjects (or even unwilling if you want a dramatic moment), it seems that almost anyone can become a photographer.
Momographers or MomTogs, depending on what circle you are in, are moms with...
I grew up in a very crafty house. One of the things we always had in our home was block stamps. Apparently, I’ve been stamping since I was 9 months old. So naturally, I would pass that on to...
Lauren Mancke had me singing the Flintstones last night. And that was just the beginning. A scroll through her Instagram was a stroll down memory lane. I believe I actually shrieked when I came upon Laverne and Shirley. How...
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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...
