There's something wonderful about Thanksgiving -- family and friends getting together to enjoy good food and time together to just be ... THANKFUL. There's no expectations, no gifts, no box of chocolates or card required ... it's really a...
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...
As you're planning your Thanksgiving meal, why not include some locally made foods? Buying your food locally lets you know exactly where and how it was grown or raised and helps invest in the local economy to keep our...
When the weather gets cold, I start dreaming of soup. It makes me feel warm and cozy. I used to think soup had to be a bit of a production with lots of prep work and time, but that...
I'm not sure how I have lived on this earth without tasting the awesomeness that is winter squash, but it wasn't until last winter, when I was introduced to acorn squash through my produce co-op that I tried any...
Halloween is all about dressing up - dressing up ourselves and our kids, dressing up our homes, sometimes even dressing up our pets - so why not also dress up our food? Here are five ideas to make ordinary...
Have you noticed the chill in the air around Columbia? I think we can officially say, “Winter is coming …” (Game of Thrones is still socially relevant, right?) It's been officially fall for nearly a month, but my son...
Anyone who has been following this blog from its inception knows I have a bit of a love affair with my crock-pot. I sing it's praises to whomever will listen. Without my trusty slow cooker my family would surely...
A new mom’s first few days can be exciting, wonderful, joyful ... and exhausting. There is so much focus on baby that mama often forgets (or doesn't have time) to take care of her own needs.
For some new mothers,...
School has been back in session for a few weeks now and the creative, cute lunches are harder to keep up than you originally thought! So let's get back to the basics, using real food that's yummy and healthy....
Even the savviest of moms get flustered by the idea of making a healthy family dinner each night. And although the idea of "healthy" can vary greatly among us mommies, we can all agree that adding veggies and making better...
With fall rapidly approaching, the evenings get shorter. And all kinds of activities are crammed into such a short amount of time! But even though time is short, you can still have a balanced meal on the table with...
School is just around the corner. Gone are the carefree mornings around the house, and in come the days of more structure (and less snacking). It's important to provide a filling breakfast to tide your little ones over until...
Raise your hand if you have a picky eater.
Now raise your other hand if the thought of feeding your child for the upcoming school year has you totally freaking out.
Do you have any hands left?
My daughter will be attending...
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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...
