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...
Growing up Passover was one of my favorite holidays. My entire extended family, easily over 30 people at times, descended upon my great aunt Helen's on night one of Passover and then my second cousin Ed and Reesa's home...
Every once in a while, my family and I veer away from our typical stomping grounds and try something new. Our most recent "something new" was venturing out to see a puppet show at the Columbia Marionette Theatre.
I knew...
This past weekend, my kids and I planned some fun Halloween activities since October suddenly showed up! How is this month flying by already?
I wanted to do something different than our usual pumpkin patch and pumpkin carving (to be...
It was recently Universal Letter Writing week, which had me wondering:
Does anyone still take actual pen to paper?
So I did what any tech dependent would, I posted my question on Facebook:
Anyone out there have a Pen Pal?
It turns out,...
The temperature is dropping, which means fall is in the air and more outdoor activities for families to enjoy! Here is a list of fun, family fall activities in and around Columbia.
Festivals and Fairs
Chapin Labor Day Festival – 8/26- 9/04 – The...
I am one of those “crazy” women who thought that my husband and I should have our two tiny people within two years of each other. As a result, we now have a 3-year-old little girl and a 1-year-old...
Right now we are all going through some difficult times. Whether you're home with your kiddos in your new role as parent/teacher, or you're still having to go to work and worry about what health risks you might be...
I was a proud band kid growing up. I tried the flute at 11 years old, and totally fell in love with it. Looking back, some of my best memories and friendships were created because I played music. (I...
I love bucket lists! Well, I love any kind of list, period. Lists keep me organized, productive and give me a sense of accomplishment when I check items off. Even if you aren’t obsessed with lists, there is something...
2017 was another great 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...
Halloween has always been one of those holidays that just brings out the inner child in all of us! I mean what is more fun than the idea of dressing up, and pretending to be ANYTHING or ANYONE you...
April is the Month of the Military Child. It’s a chance to celebrate children all across the nation who themselves make daily sacrifices and overcome many challenges. Military children deal with deployments, moving every couple of years, changing schools, and...
After nearly 18 months of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Southeast location on Friday, April 12. The roughly 19,000 square-foot structure, located at 7421 Garners Ferry Road, offers customers enhanced spaces, such as:
A Covered Courtyard
Part...
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...
