In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means, literally, “head of the year” or “first of the year ”although the holiday is typically spent very differently than January 1. There is, however, some similarity between the Jewish New Year and the American...
When my son was born, I made a commitment to myself to try my best to breastfeed him for a year. In the beginning, it was easy (well, relatively speaking). We had a few latching issues, along with super...
I can't even tell you how many times I have looked down at my small brood and though to myself, "Huh. I should probably feed you guys something..."
We have to eat. It's just the way it is. And whether...
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...
School has officially started here in the Midlands of South Carolina and parents everywhere are getting back in the swing of things. Earlier bedtimes, earlier mornings, after-school activities, and nights of homework and required reading have become our days.
I,...
Most of us have heard before that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For a non-breakfast-loving person, like me, this can seem pretty daunting, considering that I much rather just skip it. I do it many...
Next year my daughter, Caroline, will be heading off to college (cue tears)! And while that may be 12 months away, the time will be here before I know it and I can't stop thinking of ways to prepare...
There are two kinds of people in this world, the eat dessert for breakfast kind and everyone else. I am of the first variety. I could, and would if calories didn't count, eat something sweet for every meal. My...
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...
With summer upon us, the heat of South Carolina is settling over the Midlands like a wool blanket.
While I am thrilled to have central air now, growing up in Minnesota, we didn't have air conditioning. We closed windows during...
For my family, summertime means ice cream time! Fortunately, Columbia has several cool ice cream and dessert places.
Scoopy Doo Gelato Shop
A cute little gelato shop in Five Points, Scoopy Doo has a lot to offer — awesome flavors (yeah,...
Thorns, bugs, heat, and backbreaking manual labor … I love it! It’s blackberry time! This is usually my first project as soon as the school year is over and this year is no different.
I have an ENORMOUS patch of wild...
Summer is upon us, and it's berry season. The grocery stores and farmers markets have their shelves lined with fresh produce just waiting to be gobbled up by children and families alike. While berries are delicious on their own,...
It's Food Allergy Awareness Week, and now that you've gotten the lowdown on what food allergies are and how to deal with them, as well as an allergy mom's POV, it's time to talk local resources.
One of the most difficult...
In + Around Columbia
Exploring PlayMatters :: An Indoor Play Area in West Columbia
Whether you are looking for a place to escape the rain or heat, or don’t feel like hosting another playdate in your own home,...
