I walked into the lobby of my office last Saturday, excited to be sharing the mission of Daybreak Pregnancy Center with our neighbors at our new facility’s grand opening. Even though there was snow and ice on the ground, hundreds...
Richland Library recently shared their list of the top 10 children’s book checkouts for 2016. This list tells the story of popular new books and old favorites still checked out from the library, and in great numbers. I bet...
It’s that time of year again … Girl Scout Cookies! And guess what! This year marks 100 years in the cookie business!
To celebrate, they're introducing a new cookie, S'Mores, and let me tell you it's oh so good! Depending on...
2016 was an incredible third year for the Columbia SC Moms Blog! We are so thankful to all you, our readers, who were right there with us as we shared stories about our families, highlighted all the fun things to...
Seven-year-old Edie Gilger greeted me with a smile and a confident handshake when we met. Her poise was befitting of our interview setting, the Sims-Stackhouse Mansion in downtown Columbia, SC. And as her family and I made our way...
When my family moved to Columbia two years ago, we had no idea what it was going to be like living in the Northeast. My husband and I just knew it's where we needed to be because it was...
It's officially the holiday season! But just because Thanksgiving is in the past doesn't mean that we have to throw gratitude and thankfulness out the window.
There is a popular saying, "The only time you should look to see what your...
We are in the middle of building a new home, and while we hoped to be able to move in shortly after Thanksgiving, it's looking like we will actually close and move in right over Christmas. As you can...
My husband, infant son and I moved to Forest Acres just three short summers ago. And though I may not have realized it at the time, it was the best decision we ever made. I have absolutely loved living...
Today, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, and many local businesses and national chains are saying "thank you" to veterans and active military members by offering freebies and deals on food, drinks, activities, and merchandise. Just remember many require a military id,...
The Midlands offer a wide variety of parks; small to large, bustling to peaceful, traditional to unique, urban, suburban, and rural/wooded.
Below is a list of some of my personal favorite small, neighborhood parks (defined as smaller than 2 acres). These...
We are looking forward to our Costco Mom Hour 2016 this Friday, November 4 at 9 a.m.! Costco has not only agreed to open an hour early for Columbia SC Moms Blog readers and their families, but here is everything...
Ever since I was a teenager, I loved Lexington (or L-Town as the locals like to call it). I grew up in Columbia and West Columbia, but feel Lexington has always had my heart.
I always knew I would live there...
I recently had the opportunity to take my baby to classes at The Little Gym. My little Bird joined the Saturday morning class for 10-19 month old babies and toddlers.
And we had a blast!
If you have never visited The Little Gym, there are...
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...
