Monthly Archives: November 2014
Bump Diaries :: Month 1
Welcome to Bump Diaries – a new series on Columbia Mom! One of our contributors is expecting, and here she will share her journey –...
The Must-Read Survival Guide for Camping With an Infant
Confession: I'm a first time mom and only 5 months into this gig. When I first sat down to begin this post, I envisioned...
Thanksgiving Feast :: 11 Ways to Shop Local, Shop Delicious
As you're planning your Thanksgiving meal, why not include some locally made foods? Buying your food locally lets you know exactly where and how...
5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Preschooler
My kids are four and seven. As a result of seven years of motherhood, while for the most part, I’m still completely clueless, I’ve...
VarageSale :: The New Way to Shop for Bargains {Sponsored...
So you need a bed for your preschooler. Or maybe a new dining room table, or a swingset. And you'd prefer not to pay...
The Reality of Adoption With the Conspicuous Family
November iss National Adoption Month and with this comes the reminders of the hurt, brokenness, trauma, beauty and miracle that is adoption. For a...
How to Savor Motherhood :: Advice From an Experienced Mom
I want a do-over.
As the years passed and we never were able to have another child, I kept thinking I would be so much...
10 Indulgences for Mom for $10 or Less
Dear Moms,
I hope that you are treating yourselves right. Sometimes it's difficult to remember that you are a separate entity from your family (well,...
Making Connections :: Community Playgroup Opportunities
At Columbia SC Moms Blog, one of our main goals is to connect local moms (YOU) to one another! We’ve heard from so many...
Achieve Red Carpet Worthy Lashes at Home! {A Review and Giveaway...
Hi, my name is Ashleigh and I am a makeup junkie. I have acquired a borderline obscene collection of makeup over the years. Eyeshadow,...
10 Things You Should Be Saying To Your New Mommy Body
As women, we each deal with body image. We are told what our bodies should look like, and made to feel bad when they...
Soups On! 3 Must-Make Recipes for Cooler Weather
When the weather gets cold, I start dreaming of soup. It makes me feel warm and cozy. I used to think soup had to...
Mother’s Milk vs. Mother’s Health :: Why I Chose to Wean...
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be fed human milk for the first year of life. I've worked hard over the past...
Getting Your Joy Back :: 6 Ways to Restore Peace in...
It was not a good day. If my son came out of his room one more time, or if my daughter kept yelling "Mommy,"...