I recently found out about a website called Only In Your State. This site tells you all you need to know about places to visit in your specific state.
Once you get on the website, all you have to do...
We are in the middle of building a new home, and while we hoped to be able to move in shortly after Thanksgiving, it's looking like we will actually close and move in right over Christmas. As you can...
When I was growing up in small-town Illinois, a trip to Chicago was one of our family's special treats. We ate lunch in a fancy (by our standards) restaurant, then took advantage of big-city amenities like department store Christmas...
When I had my first child, I was surprised what a letdown Christmas was. Granted, at his first Christmas he was only 6 weeks old, so you can't expect much more than him laying there in a holiday-themed outfit posed with gifts or smiling...
Spring Break is upon us! Not traveling anywhere? With a little extra effort and a sprinkle of "magic" you too can take your kids to Walt Disney World from the comfort of your own home.
Here is your "Walt Disney...
Summer is the time of year when many families go on vacation to the beach, go camping, explore Disney World, and visit family and friends out of town. It can be a very fun and relaxing time. But if...
Leaving your little one(s), even for a few hours, isn't always easy.
(Well, let's be real, sometimes it is.)
But what if you're leaving them for days?
Since my two-year-old was born, I've spent over three total weeks away from him on...
Summertime is full of fun, sun, long afternoons ... and lots of free time. After awhile, the kids become antsy (and let's face it, so can mom). To help ward off summertime boredom, check out our "best of" ideas...
Last month my family and I made the first of what I expect will be many trips to Walt Disney World. I had only visited the World of Mouse once before, when I was 10 years old, so I...
If you have friends with kids, you probably have heard them talk about Great Wolf Lodge hotel and family resort near Charlotte. You likely have seen pictures of the indoor water park in your Facebook feed, and clicked over to their...
My very first post for Columbia Mom was an introduction to Great Wolf Lodge. That was all the way back in 2015! My kids were five, three, and two at the time, and we had been a few times...
School may have started back for a lot of folks, but that doesn't mean the end of vacation time! Nothing is better than a few days off to relax and unwind with the family.
The only problem is that before...
Earth Day is April 22, and there are so many fun and exciting ways to celebrate! Whether you plan on staying close to home, taking a day trip, or venturing out in Columbia, there are lots of ways to...
Want to learn how to camp but where to begin? Enjoy camping but haven't been in a while, and need a refresher on basic skills? Then this post is for you!
On November 12 and 13, South Carolina State Parks...
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