The first time I saw Taylor Swift perform, she was seventeen years old and opening up for Rascal Flatts. My husband and I had no idea who she was, as she was just breaking into the business at the...
If you're looking for a fun place that's an easy drive from Columbia, look no further than Greenville, SC! (Ok, I am originally from Greenville so I will admit I am a little biased.)
My dad and stepmom reside close...
My family LOVES going to Charleston. It is one of my favorite SC cities to explore! Since my husband is in the Air Force Reserves and goes to drill at Joint Base Charleston, my family gets to spend a...
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...
My husband and I have been entrusted with the care and guidance of three beautiful, divine feminine souls. When our first daughter was born, we were only twenty-five and clueless about taking care of ourselves, much less a newborn....
Listen up, weekend warriors. Read on, avid adventurers. Party planners, this schedule is meant for you.
Fourth of July is right around the corner and now is to time to start getting the gang together. Whether you're skipping the beach...
When looking for places around Columbia to visit, you would be missing out if you never considered Concord, North Carolina. Approximately 30 minutes north of Charlotte, Concord is historically a mill town which most of us know for the...
Somewhere in the last year, between planning various mini-getaways, I had an epiphany. I hate hotels. Home rental is where it's at.
To elaborate, I really hate taking our family of five on vacation and staying in a hotel. We...
My husband and I recently did something we haven’t done before: we took a fun vacation with our kids.
Don’t get me wrong – we’ve been lucky enough to travel with the girls and haven’t shied away from big, adventurous...
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...
When you live in South Carolina, snow is far from a sure thing. While this is not necessarily bad thing for those of us who detest the cold, it can be kind of a bummer for children - doubly...
As we adjust to life after trying to figure out a new normal, it feels as if summer has flown by. With all things put on hold for some time now - family vacations, babymoons, Bae cations, girls trips,...
I have always been an outdoors kind of person. When I was younger I enjoyed playing outside, no matter what time of year it was. I grew up going on camping trips, to the beach, hiking, and more. This...
My family loves going camping. It is one of our favorite family activities. I started camping when I was a little girl and when I got married, I took my husband camping. We've been taking our boys since they...
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...
