Monthly Archives: July 2014
The Good, The Bad, and The Potty
Y'all, for the past month I have been deep down in the trenches, up to my eyeballs in chaos. No, I have not suddenly...
Join Our Team! Open Call for Columbia SC Moms Blog Contributors
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...
10 Books to Read to Your Baby (and why it matters)
In the first weeks of parenting, new parents get advice from all directions. Whether they want it or not.
When my son was born, we...
10 Ways to Save Money at Target
Each week, Columbia SC Moms Blog features ways for you to save money in our Sunday Saver series.
Ah, Target ... the subject of many...
Kids and Cars :: Keeping Children Safe
I'm sure most of us have seen at least one heartbreaking article this summer about a child dying after being left in a hot...
5 Things I’ll Never Say to My Son (And 5 I...
The basics of parenthood are pretty cut and dried: Feed your kids. Clothe them. Teach them. Get them medical attention when they're sick. But beyond...
Why We Chose a Charter School (and why you might want...
August and back-to-school are fast approaching. Though registration for school started in February/March, it's not necessarily too late to reconsider your choice for school options, especially...
10 Free Apps for Busy Moms!
Technology. It's supposed to save us time, and yet in the age of technology we are busier than ever ... and much of that...
“That’s Not Our Mascot” :: SEC Licensed Children’s Book {Giveaway}
Love SEC college football and your favorite team as much as we do? Want to share that love with your kids in a fun...
9 FAQs about La Leche League Meetings in the Midlands
If you’ve thought about attending a local La Leche League meeting but don’t know where to go or what to expect, we hope this...
5 Tips for Managing Household Chaos
On the outside, it seems like a lot of moms have it all together. We look at them in awe, wishing we held it...
10 Must Have Baby Products
A couple of months before my daughter was born a girlfriend took me to register at a big box baby store. Strolling the aisles...
What Independence Day Means to Me :: A Letter to My...
Dear Will,
Tomorrow is Independence Day, our country's birthday. Every year I try to explain to you, in terms you can understand, what this day means....
Independence Day Treats :: Red, White and Yum!
Holiday desserts can be a minefield. The perfect pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving; Grandma's plum pudding at Christmas; a lamb cake at Easter. The pressure...