It's been one year. A year since taking away almost all foods from my son. The journey has been a long one and it isn't over yet. Meet Bradley: He's a typical third grader who enjoys hanging out with friends,...
My mom did not get her revenge... Growing up, I was a high-maintenance, wild all day, willful girl. I definitely challenged my mother and made parenthood not very easy for her. I'm sure she couldn't wait for the day when...
So you found yourself in a new city with kids and no family or friends in a 50-mile radius. To be specific, you know no one - other then the sweet checkout lady at Publix who always tells you...

Hopes for My Daughter

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My Dearest Girl, Tonight you cried for me to hold you as I tried to lay you in your bed to sleep. You don't often cry out at night anymore so I took the opportunity to hold you, rock you,...
You see them everywhere as you shop on the weekends, offering brightly colored boxes of sweet treats. Maybe you are able to politely tell them "No, thank you," or maybe you cave and buy just one more box from...
I suffer from a major case of mom guilt. I'm not sure I have ever felt like I measure up. This is something I know all moms feel, but it definitely doesn't feel any better when you're the one feeling...
With a good camera, excellent lighting and willing subjects (or even unwilling if you want a dramatic moment), it seems that almost anyone can become a photographer. Momographers or MomTogs, depending on what circle you are in, are moms with...
Road safety Please, if at all possible, stay at home when it snows! In South Carolina, the state is not equipped to deal with snow emergencies as efficiently as Northern states where snow is more frequent. I'm from Long Island, New York...
When I was a teenager, my cycle was never predictable and eventually I began taking the birth control pill to regulate my body. Once I got married and we began to think about having a family, I went to...
In the past year, the week of Valentine’s Day has begun to mean more to me than conversations hearts, romantic dinners, and school Valentine’s parties. While all of these things are wonderful, showing someone I love and appreciate them...
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...
My husband and I have five children. A "large" family. I know some wonderful families that are "larger," but five still puts us pretty far out of the norm. And yes, we get a lot of questions and comments,...
Lucia is our fifth baby; but in some ways she is our first. She is the first baby whose gender I did not know before her birthday. She is the first to be born early. She's the first to...

Bump Diaries :: Month 3

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Welcome to Bump Diaries – a new series on Columbia SC Moms Blog! One of our contributors is expecting, and here she will share her journey – the good AND the ugly – with all of you. It is sort of...
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Weekend Events for Kids

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** Events are subject to change. Be sure to click on the event link to verify date and time ** Please Note :: While we...