Monthly Archives: February 2016
The Internal Battle of the Stay-at-Home Mom
Once upon a time, I was a woman in her twenties who knew exactly what she wanted out of life. I had a solid...
{Event Recap!} Magical Opening Night Family Event for Elephant & Piggie
Disclosure :: Our magical opening night event would not have been possible without our amazing team of community sponsors :: Columbia Children’s Theatre | Andrea Wood...
Reflections of an Angel Mom
For many parents, the playground is a happy place -- running, jumping, playing, laughter -- but for a select few, it is a stark...
Why I Chose to Make My Children’s Baby Food
I often am asked why I make my children's baby food. My response is simple. It's cost effective, healthier, and tastier than anything you can...
A Columbia SC Moms Guide to Homeschool Programs in the Midlands
When I tell new acquaintances that we homeschool, one of the first assumptions is that I am with my kids at home all day...
Are Food Dyes Causing Your Toddler’s Tantrums?
Some time around my youngest daughter's second birthday, I noticed her behavior was becoming more and more difficult to manage. Having navigated these waters before,...
How to Create a Savings Plan that REALLY Works
Hello America Saves Week (February 22-27). It's not as sexy as Mardi Gras. Not as festive as St. Patrick's Day. Not as joyous as...
Why Push Presents Aren’t Stupid
As someone who is a fan of push presents and the well-intentioned meaning behind the gesture, I was taken aback by an article claiming...
5 Things You Need to Know Before Taking Your Kids to...
I love politics. When I attended the University of South Carolina, Political Science was my minor. I like to think back and reflect on how my...
Lord Hear Our Prayer…. I’m a MOM
As a child and young adult I didn’t attend church much, if at all. That is not to say my family isn’t religious or...
Civics 101 for Kids :: Longer Recesses and Fewer Math Classes...
My AC Flora carpool will hate me by May. Last week I made them listen to #hamilton and the advice from Aaron Burr (talk...
Road Trip Packing :: Lessons in Space
Traveling from South Carolina to Texas with an 8-month-old and a 3-year-old is daunting enough, but when you’re a Prius driver, things get trickier. I made the upgrade...
10 Things That Are 10 Times Harder With a Toddler
The first three to six months of my son's existence were h-a-r-d. HARD.
A lot of well-meaning people looked at the oversize bags under my...
Lessons from a Two-Time First Time Mom
I have the wonderful advantage of experiencing first time motherhood in two very different ways. When I was pregnant with my son people would...