I love Valentine's Day. To be honest, I didn't always care for it, especially when the focus seemed to be on couples sending cheesy gifts to each other in high school and college.
Now that I'm older, and somewhat wiser,...
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Flight Adventure Park Sandhill just had its grand re-opening on January 12th, and it's more awesome than ever! The park got a fantastic makeover, and trust us, it's all about the fun of flight! With...
Escape rooms are great for group dates or, if you have older kids, you can go as a family. An escape room consists of being locked in a room (or series of rooms) and the only way to get...
Anyone else ready for spring yet? Because my children and I are seriously over being stuck inside. These crazy cold (at least for South Carolina) winter days need to go.
In the meantime we all need some ways to enjoy...
I am a list maker. When I'm planning, I make lists. When I'm worried, I make lists. And when I have a project — like moving my family to a new city — hoo boy, do I make lists.
When...
When severe weather hits, whether it's rain, hurricane conditions, thunderstorms or showers, it leaves us stuck at home with the kids and looking for activities to do. While it's easy to zone out in front of the television or...
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend as Sandhill’s Flight Adventure Park takes off on Friday, January 12th, and Saturday, January 13th, with an epic relaunch that promises thrills, excitement, and brand-new attractions that will leave you breathless! Be among...
The Midlands has several activities around town to make welcoming in the new year fun for the whole family! And the best part is most finish early enough to get the kids to bed, countdown to midnight, and sip...
I can't believe Christmas is just around the corner. What's quicker than Christmas is winter break when the kids are out of school for a couple of weeks.
I'm actually looking forward to my kids being out and while they...
A great way to teach children about the traditions and story of Hanukkah is through play and crafts. Here are three kid-friendly crafts to share the joy of Hanukkah with your children.
Classic Handprint Menorah
Make a handprint menorah every year...
There are many way to include children in your Hanukkah celebrations. Here are a few resources to help you make the festival of lights shine bright for your kiddos.
Make Latkes Together
Ingredients
1 (30 ounce) bag frozen potatoes (shredded) or...
Are you ready for the holidays? The last month has been a steady bombardment of toy catalogs and festive TV commercials, so I don't exactly feel like I have a choice. My kids are getting more and more excited...
While the weather outside is still trying to figure itself out, the holiday season in the Midlands is warming up. From holiday parades to tree lightings, craft fairs and more – expect to find many opportunities to make holiday...
With Halloween now in the past and the cooler weather coming in, Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Below are some local events leading up to turkey day!
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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...
