Where are my Irish people at?
According to Trulia, only five percent of Richland County’s population claims to have Irish heritage as their primary ancestry. However, that small detail does not keep Columbia from celebrating St. Paddy’s Day in a...
One of my biggest struggles as a new mother was overcoming the feeling of isolation, as I felt trapped at home by seemingly never-ending nursing and crying marathons. I remember being so excited once my son got through that...
Valentine's (or any other occasion) doesn't have to break the bank. There's plenty to do around the Midlands to make your time together special on any budget (even a non-existent one).
Here are 7 (it’s a lucky number, just sayin’)...
I am a present giving fanatic. I love nothing more than finding the perfect little something for a loved one and seeing their face light up when they open it.
That being said, I hate shopping for men. I know,...
Valentine's Day has certainly transformed for me over the years. When I was a child, it was a day to pass out cards and candy. I even remember the craft at school was to make cute paper bags to stash all...
We are expanding our team of regular writers! We’re looking for local moms in Columbia and the surrounding areas who are passionate about our community and love to share stories and wisdom with others.
This is a volunteer position (with some fun perks...
One of our primary goals in creating Columbia Mom was to connect moms online, as well as offline through playdates and events. With over 130,00 residents and growing, this is our attempt to make the world feel smaller! Whether...
We are blessed to receive tax-funded public education in the U.S. Literacy is a gift whose praises cannot be stressed enough. And in addition to the option of a family's zoned or neighborhood school, there's a growing trend to...
The holidays are over, we are all a bit more plump from the overeating and over-imbibing and we’ve all most likely resolved to lead a healthier lifestyle in some way, shape or form. Whether this means healthy eating, increased...
A year ago I was going to eat with my family at The Flight Deck in Lexington and a store in the shopping center caught my eye that I'd never noticed before. I walked into The Classy Cruet, and...
Growing up, my mom did it all. She stayed at home with three kids, made three meals a day, kept the house in running order and even found time for "small" side projects … like wallpapering the kitchen or...
During the holidays it is very easy to forget just how fortunate we are. The whirl of activity, the lavish decorations, and oh yes -- the presents --- take all our attention and distract us from the fact that...
The countdown to holiday gift-giving has begun. Your list is long, but your wallet is slim. There's no way you're going to be able to give all the gifts you want ... or is there?
Last month I told you...
One of the things my mother loved during the Holiday season was going out to look for Christmas lights. We would all load up in the station wagon and go out looking for lights.
My brother’s family and my family...
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