Monthly Archives: May 2014
How I Became a Mother :: The Joy Outweighs The Reservations
Truth be told, I wasn't that sold on motherhood.
Like my mother, I was very career-oriented and dreamed of working as a lobbyist in Washington,...
How I Became a Mother :: No April Foolin’
Columbia SC Moms Blog is bringing you its latest series titled “How I Became a Mother” in honor of Mother’s Day. Each of us...
How I Became a Mother :: Becoming a (Step) Mother
When I sat down to write about how I became a mother, I didn't think I would have much to offer. I thought I...
How I Became a Mother :: Unexpectedly Perfect Timing
Motherhood was always something I wanted for myself. I used to joke that I wanted kids and not necessarily a husband. It was more...
How I Became a Mother :: Dream a Little Dream of...
Columbia SC Moms Blog is bringing you its latest series titled “How I Became a Mother” in honor of Mother’s Day. Each of us...
How I Became a Mother :: Life’s Little “Coincidences”
Columbia SC Moms Blog is bringing you its latest series titled “How I Became a Mother” in honor of Mother’s Day. Each of us...
How I Became a Mother :: Two on Earth and Three...
Columbia SC Moms Blog is bringing you its latest series titled “How I Became a Mother” in honor of Mother’s Day. Each of us...
Miles from Mom :: Celebrating Mother’s Day From Afar
A reader wrote to us asking how to handle Mother's Day when mom isn't local:
I would love to hear how moms handle Mother's Day...
Subscription Box Gift Guide :: Ideas Moms Will LOVE on Mother’s...
A monthly box of goodies, just for you? The world of subscription boxes hooked me last summer as soon as my very first package...
Living with Cystic Fibrosis
Yesterday, Stephanie wrote about her daughter London's infancy and diagnosis at 4 months with cystic fibrosis. Today, she shares what it's like caring for...
A Rose for My Daughter London :: A Diagnosis of Cystic...
May is Cystic Fibrosis Month, and by way of spreading awareness of this debilitating and serious illness, I would like to share my family's...
Creative Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Columbia with Kids
It’s Cinco de Mayo, which, if you remember your Sesame Street Spanish, means “the 5th of May”. No, it’s not Mexican Independence Day. Cinco...
Teacher Appreciation Gifts: What Teachers REALLY Want!
I graduated with my Master's of Arts in Teaching from the University of South Carolina in 2003. My focus was elementary education, but I...
Preparing Your Child for SCPASS :: A Teacher’s Perspective
It is that time of year again ... time for the TEST! Students all across South Carolina are preparing to take the SCPASS, our...