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...
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...
When I had my first child, I was surprised what a letdown Christmas was. Granted, at his first Christmas he was only 6 weeks old, so you can't expect much more than him laying there in a holiday-themed outfit posed with gifts or smiling...
After my wedding, I was still so in love with my wedding dress. I was trim, tanned and toned. Having it professionally fitted did wonders for me and I never felt more beautiful in my life.
After my wedding my...
I hate cooking. Let me get that out there in the open. Baking, yes. It is fun to bake bread, cake, pie, cupcakes ... but cooking, as in "meal preparation," is not my thing.
I have trouble thinking up meals, especially...
So many of you have probably read or at least heard of the book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff. If you haven't, basically the mouse keeps asking for more things after each thing he's...
When those rainy days approach you can almost smell the sense of panic in the air of moms everywhere as they ask themselves: "What on earth am I going to do to keep the kids occupied ALL day long?"...
If you have lived through the hot summer days of South Carolina, then you either own a water table or have definitely heard about it! A water table allows your child all the fun of water play, with the...
I love love love ice cream. It is a staple in my household. Anytime you come over you will most likely find it in my freezer. It's truly a cure-all -- whether I'm happy, sad, bored or excited, there's something about...
When I was younger, it wasn’t really something cool. I knew my librarians by name because I was there, at the local public library, enough to know them personally. It didn’t matter that I was only in third grade;...
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...
We have partnered with some of the Midland's top summer camps and programs to provide you with a list of activities your kids don't want to miss!
Hammond Summer Programs
Location: 854 Galway Lane | Columbia, SC | 29209
Dates: June 1...
One of my favorite things to do is to stroll through stores like Home Goods and World Market. My guilty pleasure is buying things for my home. Now that my husband and I are trying to conceive, this naturally...
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...
