My husband always tries to take into consideration what I would like for holidays, such as Mother’s Day. Usually I say that I’m happy with whatever he gets (which is true), or I may suggest the title of a...
"Just don't worry about the mess! You can get to it later."
No, just no. I can't. Some of us moms have the dilemma of being clean freaks, and we can't stand the mess.
I don't think it's my job as...
My friends will tell you I’m a neat freak. My friends might be right. I was woefully unprepared for the deluge of paper that comes with children. T-shirt order form, ticket order form, homework, projects, therapy notes, doctors’ forms and...
Heads up, mamas! Easter Sunday is coming up soon! Not that you could miss it, since a plethora of themed products already crowd the shelves of every retail establishment across town! These days Easter, once a sacred holiday, has...
Hello America Saves Week (February 22-27). It's not as sexy as Mardi Gras. Not as festive as St. Patrick's Day. Not as joyous as Easter. But, as the American family wages remain stagnant while costs go up, savings is...
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...
My favorite part of Christmas as an adult has been spending time with my children on Christmas morning and watching their faces light up as they open their presents.
I love having all of them home on the night of Christmas Eve...
Holidays are hard when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. It seems that every tradition, every song, every festive event is a reminder of what could have, should have, would have been, if only things had been different.
For...
As a mom and a shopper, I love Black Friday -- and I hate it.
I love the deals -- we got some great videos last year for $5 each!
I hate the pressure of getting to a store, or checking...
My mom confession: I'm an addict.
We all have things we just can't remove from our lives for whatever reason. Some people have an addiction to things that are very unhealthy, like alcohol or recreational drugs. Other people have less...
Note: This post is sponsored by CottageCare. I was given a complimentary house cleaning by CottageCare; however, all opinions are 100% my own.
I've never had my house cleaned by someone else... until today. It was definitely a first time experience...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Terminix. Although we did receive free services in exchange for a review, all opinions and experiences are entirely our own.
My backyard has always been one of the favorite things about my house....
Back in January, I shared with you about the My One Word movement - that instead of making a list of New Year's Resolutions, you prayerfully choose one word around which you will focus your year. At that point,...
Summertime is full of fun, sun, long afternoons ... and lots of free time. After awhile, the kids become antsy (and let's face it, so can mom). To help ward off summertime boredom, check out our "best of" ideas...
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,...
