National Library Week starts today and I, for one, am excited!
All right. So, maybe this week isn't as highly anticipated as Halloween or Christmas. There may not be the international hype that leads up to St. Patrick's Day or...
Let's just come out with it: I have crowned myself Queen of the Pinterest Fails. Because I so actively embrace that title (while never giving up on my goal of completing one project correctly), I am going to tell you about several...
I was hanging in a cloth diaper chat group when a fellow mom posted a picture of her child's quiet book. I hadn't heard of these before, but I was in love with the concept: a series of pages...
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...
At Christmas, I couldn't for the life of me figure out what I wanted. But I needed to give my husband a hint. Jewelry? Wasn't going to wear it. Clothes? So they can remind me how much weight I...
I have recently discovered water beads, and my son and I have been having a blast with them! These small polymer pellets expand when soaked in water and turn into squishy, bouncy balls that are great for sensory activities.
We got...
The New Year's Eve champagne has gone flat. The holiday cards have come off the mantel. The Christmas tree is headed for the compost bin. And the kids are (finally) back in school. Mamas, you did it: You made...
Nothing says “craft time” quite like the Christmas season. And craft time is in full swing at our house. If you know me at all from my personal blog, then you recognize that I’m a bit obsessive. Well, it’s...
'Twas the morning of Christmas, when all through the house
The children were stirring, including the spouse.
They ran to the tree, to see what was there:
Presents galore, and all wrapped with care.
Doll houses, kitchen sets, a tool bench too!
But where...
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...
The countdown to holiday gift-giving has begun. Your list is long, but your wallet is slim. There's no way you're going to be able to give all the gifts you want ... or is there?
Last month I told you...
Want a simple inexpensive craft project for your older kids to do while you and dad are trying to wrestle the lights on the tree? Your house will smell like the holidays when you make cinnamon applesauce ornaments. All...
My boys are of the age where they are interested in helping me in the kitchen. They are also of the age where they will snack me out of house and home if I'm not careful. One of their...
“Crafty” is not a word I often use to describe myself. “Artsy”, maybe -- if that means I enjoy parading through an art opening with wine and cheese in hand. If you look at my Pinterest boards you would...
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...
