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’)...
Introducing your children to your partner can be tricky. When is the right time? How do I do it? Will my kids like him/her? Will he/she like my kids?
I think there are several important factors in doing this. But...
My husband I are small business owners. The kind with the brick and mortar location and an array of personality types walking through our doors daily. We are always on the phone, on our computers, working, marketing, strategizing, teaching,...
Our family is currently in the midst of a big transition. Like big with a capital B.
Essentially overnight, we became a family of six when my husband and I became guardians of a teenager. As a result, our home...
Before we were married, my husband lived in Korea for three years and loved it. Consequently, we have added Korean cuisine and some Korean customs to our home. One Korean custom we've adopted is their concept of Valentine's Day.
In...
When a friend loses a baby or pregnancy, it's really hard to know what to do and say. And often, the mother cannot really express what she needs.
The first year after pregnancy or infant loss is especially difficult. As...
When my daughter was born I selfishly believed my life would basically stay the same.
Sure, I knew some things would change, such as my sleep schedule and ability to fit into pre-pregnancy skinny jeans, but I had no idea...
Owning a business isn't always easy. Often times the media portrays business owners as rich, driving fancy cars and going on lavish vacations. While this may be true for some folks, it can be far from the truth for...
February is upon us and thoughts of Valentine's Day are filling the air! Okay, it may feel more like Valentine's is filling up every aisle in the store, but nonetheless, it's quickly approaching and now's the time to plan...
It wasn't an easy decision to move states away from my hometown -- my family, my friends, my life. But my husband and I were content to try something new and spread our wings. There were a lot of great...
I don't remember ever being overly excited about Thanksgiving. As an only child from a ... let's say ... odd family, I would watch holiday movies with intense interest. Who were these people? How did so many of them...
A Facebook friend photographed two pages from a book she was reading and posted the image along with a pithy question. Who knew prayers could weaken faith? My interest was piqued. I mean, whether you pray or not, or claim to have...
This is how I remember being sick as a kid:
Curled up in front of the television. Warm blanket. One of my parents taking the day off work to take care of me. All responsibilities put on hold for the...
It’s the day every man in America has ONE shot to get it ALL right. Buy the right flowers, if he can find any left. Buy the good chocolate, if she isn’t on a diet. Take her to the...
In + Around Columbia
Exploring PlayMatters :: An Indoor Play Area in West Columbia
Whether you are looking for a place to escape the rain or heat, or don’t feel like hosting another playdate in your own home,...
