Call me weird, but one of my favorite mom duties is packing my kids’ lunches for school. There’s something about putting a little extra love into their meal and knowing they’ll have a midday reminder that I’m thinking about...
These are easy, fun, sticky, sweet, and totally festive for the 4th of July. Or any day for that matter! Like most kids, mine LOVE to help me in the kitchen and the beauty of these treats is that...
Memorial Day, and the unofficial start of summer, is just around the corner! It is the beginning of the season of pot luck dinners, cookouts, barbecues, and impromptu get-togethers with family and friends. The last thing you want to...
Every year on the 5th of May, tacos and salsa take over the country. Cinco de Mayo, the day we celebrate the Mexican holiday commemorating the country's victory at The Battle of Puebla, is also the day for really...
"I'm so excited!" my son said as we hopped in the car to head out to breakfast before his soccer game. And he had good reason to be ... The Flying Biscuit Cafe not only offers one of the...
Ah, Passover. My mouth waters thinking about Seder dinner with matzo ball soup and brisket, followed by chocolate-covered matzo for dessert. That first Passover morning I can't wait to shove a forkful of matzo brie (matzo fried with eggs) in...
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....
As springtime, longer days and warm weather approaches, I’ve been getting more excited about getting outside with family and friends. Restaurants with outdoor dining have always been my favorite. There’s something about being outdoors that somehow elevates any social...
Downtown Lexington is home to Icehouse Amphitheater, several local shops, and many fantastic places to eat, including O'Hara's Bakery Cafe.
O'Hara's Bakery Cafe is one of the few local places where you can start your day with a pastry and...
Stress-free holidays start with relinquishing control, at least that's what I'm telling myself.
This year I've come to a very important realization: I don't want to be the mom and wife that spends hours in the kitchen preparing recipes passed...
When I moved to Columbia, I thought I had to sacrifice some of my favorite vegan/vegetarian foods. Turns out, I don't!
I am excited to highlight one of the many vegan/vegetarian restaurants in the local area, The Reizod Vegan Experience....
I stopped preparing meat for my family in February 2020. After months of research and contemplation of the impact it could have on our health, finances, morals, and the environment, my husband and I decided to give it a...
I have a confession to make. I hate baking. I don't own a stand mixer, pastry bag, or even a whole set of round cake pans.
The thing is, I have a daughter now who loves to help in the...
Lexington's Old Mill, located near downtown Lexington at 711 E. Main Street, is home to many businesses - a yoga studio, boutiques, art studios, restaurants, a brewery, and most importantly to me, my chiropractor. Every time I showed up...
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...
