Monthly Archives: August 2014
School Season :: A Time to Hug … And Then Let...
Though the sweltering August sun may still beat down on our backs, and the humidity is so thick it can feel downright oppressive, we...
Tips for Shopping and Saving Money at Bi-Lo
Each week, Columbia SC Moms Blog features ways for you to save money in our Sunday Saver series.
Bi-Lo is a regional grocery store chain...
Easy Meals For Busy Evenings!
With fall rapidly approaching, the evenings get shorter. And all kinds of activities are crammed into such a short amount of time! But even...
5 Tips to Help Baby Sleep
I'm always jealous when I hear moms talk about how their child has always been a great sleeper -- laying down without a fuss...
Why We Chose to Homeschool
I'm already seeing the "back-to-school" pictures on my Facebook newsfeed as friends across the country send their children off to school, whether public or...
Songs for a Potty Party
I told you recently about my adventures in taking out artificial coloring from my middle son's diet. There's been another another benefit after taking...
MORE Quick and Easy Recipes for the Picky Eater
School is just around the corner. Gone are the carefree mornings around the house, and in come the days of more structure (and less...
She’s Crafty: DIY Chalkboard Tabletop
When we first moved into our house in Lexington, we needed a new dining table, and on a (stupid) whim I bought one with a...
10 Items Worth Buying at the Dollar Tree
Each week, Columbia SC Moms Blog features ways for you to save money in our Sunday Saver series.
I discovered the true wonders of the...
Quick and Easy Breakfasts for the Picky Eater
Raise your hand if you have a picky eater.
Now raise your other hand if the thought of feeding your child for the upcoming school...
Breastfeeding With Donor Milk
When my daughter was born in 2012, I was told I would be unable to breastfeed due to a medication I was on. I...
Nursing in Public :: Tips and Tricks
The first time I nursed my son in public, he was one month old. It was a few minutes before his baptism ceremony, and...
Taking Baby Steps to Lose the Baby Weight
Every time I see the "skinny moms," I want to dropkick them. Okay, that's a joke. In all honesty, I'm just envious. Some moms...
Breastfeeding :: Sometimes It’s Easy, Sometimes It’s Not
I was ready for everything to go wrong.
When I found out I was pregnant with my first son, I knew I wanted to nurse....