Even though in the past weeks we have seen unusually cold weather around here, spring is definitely approaching and with it, the fever to clean and create more organized toys. Call me crazy, but I absolutely love an orderly, clean...
It's safe to say that becoming a mother has significantly changed my life and continues to play a profound role in any and all of the decisions that I now make. I gave birth to my son, and I soon...
Our four year old daughter has desperately tried to make friends with our grumpy 14 year old blue heeler as long as she has been alive. "Mommy, when Indie dies can we get a nice dog?" This question from...
"Where you lead, I will follow Anywhere that you tell me to If you need, you need me to be with you I will follow where you lead" - Carole King - Gilmore Girls has been a staple in my life; an inspiration, an...
One of the benefits of working in education is that not only do you get January 1 to start a “new year” but you also get the start of a new academic year. My goal going into this academic...
By now our northern sisters are pulling on their sweaters, and cozying up with a mug of something steamy to welcome the cool, crisp season. To say we’re jealous is an understatement. Down here, even though the calendar says that...
Happy new year, and welcome to my favorite day of the year. January 1 brings a new calendar year and a chance to start fresh. It's a new dayplanner with nothing crossed out yet, a clean blanket of snow with...
Ever since I was was old enough to hold a book, reading has been one of my favorite hobbies! Throughout my childhood, if someone in my house was looking for me, I could usually be found in a quiet...
South Carolina currently ranks 5th in the nation for the number of women murdered by men as a result of domestic violence. Over the past month our community has been rocked to its core with several accounts of domestic violence on...
Minimalism has changed my parenting, my health, my priorities and my quality of life for the better and I feel I have to share my story.  Almost every parent I know needs some help with stress and I think a...
We recently talked about a common danger found online, cyberbullying. Unfortunately, that isn't the whole story. There are several other dangers your children might encounter when surfing the web or playing game consoles that feature video and chat options. The...
Do you feel like me? Social media and blogs are all pounding me with the same message - 2016 is here! Make it the best one ever! Here's how to make your resolutions stick this year! Get yourself organized! Give...
Sally Peek, of Nana by Sally, has been in business for fifteen years. Sally makes beautiful bags from leather remnants and fabrics, that are often vintage inspired. Recently, Sally sat down with Columbia Mom to tell us all about her...
Fall is officially here, and I know a lot of us have started to think about what Halloween might look like. Some of you will decide to forgo trick-or-treating events like my family. So, what's a mom to do?  In deciding...
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