Brittany Myczkowski
Brittany is a mom, wife, and outgoing introvert who recently moved to the Columbia area in 2022! She has lived in many different cities from the East Coast to the Midwest and is happy to now call Columbia home. Building a sense of community is one of the reasons she and her family decided to come to Columbia and why she is very excited to be a part of the Columbia Mom team. Physical and mental health is also very important to her. As a physical therapist, she has witnessed the powerful connection of the mind and body and how both need to be given the proper TLC. In her spare time, she enjoys perfecting the fine art of sleep procrastination, listening to podcasts or books on tape, doing anything active, and adding unnecessary items to her Amazon cart. Photo by: Zach and Sarah Photography
My Top Three Pumpkin Recipes Your Whole Family Will Love
Did anyone else feel that breeze? Maybe that was wishful thinking, but cooler weather is coming. And by cooler, I mean at least our air conditionings won’t be working in overtime just to keep...
Finding Hobbies as a Mom
I was never one to have a bunch of hobbies, although I’ve always wanted some. Hobbies seem like they are a “healthy” thing, even a “cool” thing to have. I suppose, depending on the...
My Ongoing Battle Against Burnout
I am no stranger to burnout. I’ve had to battle it throughout many seasons of my life; from graduate school, to work, and now into motherhood.
Motherhood is an especially tricky time to fight burnout...
How I Started My Own Kitchen Garden
I can’t believe how fast they grow! For once, I am not talking about children. This time, I am talking about gardens.
I’ve always loved the idea of growing my own herbs, fruits and vegetables....
4 Unhelpful Things New Moms Are Told
As new moms, there are always comments said with the best of intentions, but that aren't actually all that helpful. Unfortunately, unsolicited advice is something new mothers receive all the time. And even though...
Exploring PlayMatters :: An Indoor Play Area in West Columbia
Whether you are looking for a place to escape the rain or heat, or don’t feel like hosting another playdate in your own home, PlayMatters is an ideal spot to take your little ones....
Columbia Mom EATS :: Sully Steamer’s
If you love bagels and bagel sandwiches, you'll want to check out Sully’s Steamers. Sully's has had a location on Devine Street for quite a while, but they just opened up a second location...
Go, See Explore: Big Air Trampoline Park
If you are wondering where to have your child’s next birthday, or if you are simply trying to look for something fun, new, and active for your child to do, look no further than...
4 Household Items That Entertain My 3-Year-Old
Plenty of dollars spent on toys this year and what keeps my son occupied for hours? A salad spinner. With all the sick and rainy days so far, we have spent more than enough...
5 Valuable Lessons Learned in 2023
As the new year begins, it's fun to come up with New Year’s resolutions. But before I focus on future me, I like to reflect on things I have learned over the past year....
Sentimental Holiday Gifts for Your Children as They Grow
As we enter the holiday season, I find myself considering ways of giving that minimizes the shopping carts, credit cards, and transient material items. I am not diminishing the practice of traditional gift giving....
My Experience Hiring a Postpartum Doula
We’ve all heard “it takes a village” when raising a family. When I first heard this saying, I imagined a life in which I could take my newborn baby home to a house filled...
What NOT to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
I just had a baby at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, and it was a wonderful experience! The staff was great, and I felt well taken care of during the entire labor and delivery...
Things I’m Doing Differently in Preparation for My Second Baby
The experience I had as a first-time mother was filled with all the heightened emotions. From the extremes of pure joy, love, and awe to the depths of desperation and panic. Even each stage...