I've been meaning to take my kids out to Congaree Swamp since last summer, but it seemed so far away from where we live in Lexington. But after trekking out to the Timmerman Trail, I realized it is only...
With school starting this month, my child's status as a stay-at-home child will come to an end. She will be starting preschool for the first time. Up until now, I have had the good fortune of being able to...
As summer winds down and fall approaches, one favorite family activity is going to pick apples at an orchard.
Here are some things you may not know about apple orchards -
Did you know that most pick your own farms grow dwarf...
My very first post for Columbia Mom was an introduction to Great Wolf Lodge. That was all the way back in 2015! My kids were five, three, and two at the time, and we had been a few times...
This summer has been a blast with my kids. Sure there have been bouts of boredom and their summer appetite has increased but overall I've enjoyed being with them. They've had lots of time in the water, being outside and...
It’s 99 degrees with 99% humidity. Summer’s here, and it’s still awesome - those golden weeks before the boredom sets in, before you’re climbing the walls and counting the days till school starts. Keep those golden weeks going with...
I have had at least one toddler at my house for the past five years. Five years! That's a lot!
Toddlerhood is the age comprised between one and three years old. And while I love all the wittiness, the innocence,...
Your four year old nephew is in town to hang out with your three year old daughter. The kids have been cooped up inside all day while you and your sister work from your house. Where should you take...
July in Columbia is full of fun – from puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is to do.
Don’t forget to check out our local guides...
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...
Summer has arrived and if you are anything like me, trying to find ways to keep your toddlers busy can get overwhelming. Planning ahead makes the day go smoothly so be sure to pin this post to refer back...
Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year and is observed on either June 20, 21, or 22, depending on the position of the sun. No worries if you don't know how to calculate the position of the...
As a stay-at-home mom, one of the things I've been thinking a lot about is how I'm going to entertain my baby during the sweltering Columbia summer months.
There are some great places to visit with your baby (Riverbanks Zoo,...
There is nothing like fruit that has just been harvested! The smell, the taste, the look, and even greater pride comes when you are the one who picked the succulent crop that you have on your hand (extra points...
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,...
