Monthly Archives: December 2014
Do You Elf?
“Do you Elf?” I was asked by a woman while perusing the Christmas toys aisle of Dollar Tree.
“I plan to this year. I think...
5 Ways Kids Can Give Back This Holiday Season
During the holidays it is very easy to forget just how fortunate we are. The whirl of activity, the lavish decorations, and oh yes...
5 Ways to Celebrate Advent With Your Children
It's December. Lights are up everywhere. You're buying and wrapping gifts like crazy. The Christmas season is well underway, right?
Wrong.
Actually, according to the traditional...
6 “Secret” Baby Essentials
Welcome to motherhood! Before giving birth, you may have an idea of the gear you need to make your life easier, but soon enough,...
Gift-Giving for Less :: Get Crafty and Creative with VarageSale Finds
The countdown to holiday gift-giving has begun. Your list is long, but your wallet is slim. There's no way you're going to be able...
A Guide to Holiday Lights in SC
One of the things my mother loved during the Holiday season was going out to look for Christmas lights. We would all load up...
Holiday Crafts for Kids :: Make Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments
Want a simple inexpensive craft project for your older kids to do while you and dad are trying to wrestle the lights on the...
Midlands Winter Family Expo :: Family Fun for All!
Midlands Winter Family Expo
Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Mark your calendars for the Midlands Winter Expo on...
Getting Back to Basics :: 7 “Good Ol’ Days” Holiday Toy...
We all know these toys -- one press of a button and they entertain with flashing lights and music. But what about the imagination? More...
Get Ready For a Playdate at My Gym!
Columbia SC Moms Blog is thrilled to announce our playdate with My Gym Northeast Columbia!
Get your lil’ one ready to come play…
What Makes...
Top 10 Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Columbia Kids
We’ve all seen the article, the list of 100 things to give kids that aren’t toys. Yes, I love this idea. But, in reality,...