Katrina Siron
Katrina is a mom of three great kids and has been married to her first love for nearly 10 years. She’s grateful to have a job that allows her the flexibility to both work from home some days and in the office others. On the surface, Katrina is pretty crunchy – she loves breastfeeding, babywearing, co-sleeping, natural birth, and homeschooling — but still loves her stroller, having her kids in their own beds at some point, her epidural was fantastic, and she’ll be sending the kids through public school. Most of all she loves the fact that we have all these choices, which makes life interesting! One of her favorite experiences was moving to Japan in 2002 to live as an adult dependent with their USMC family. It was an amazing experience, and if it weren’t for that, she probably wouldn’t ever have met my husband.
When the Kids Decide to Live with Dad
They say that about half of marriages end in divorce. Looking around in your forties, it seems like that number is trending higher. I...
Momcation :: A Mother’s Day Gift to Yourself
If you are lucky enough to have people who ask you what you want for Mother's Day, don't be afraid to be utterly selfish....
Dating Yourself – Solo Activities for When You Are on Your Own
As moms, we often find ourselves constantly in the company of others. Our children, our partners, our kids' friends, coworkers . . . the...
Smash Party! How to DIY a Smashing Good Time
You may have seen a Rage Room experience pop up near you. These venues collect old electronics, ceramics, and glassware, suit you up in...
4 Fun Ways to Spend Halloween with Your Teens
As my kids have gotten older, we have crossed some invisible boundary where I am not really asking what they are going to be...
Let’s Hit the Trails :: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Hiking Spots Around Columbia
The Midlands is home to a surprising number of family-friendly hiking trails. This fun, inexpensive, and educational hobby is a great way to wear...
Tired of Being Famously Hot? Let’s Go Chase Waterfalls!
There's definitely no shortage of things to do in the Midlands to cool off during the hot summer months. We've got Lake Murray and...
Timmerman Trail in Cayce :: A Great Local Hike For Kids
The Columbia area has a surprising number of trails and outdoor walkways to explore if you know where to look. Friends of ours mentioned...
Experience Gifts in Columbia, SC (and Beyond)!
When you think about it, there are so many gift-giving opportunities in a year. From the big ones, like Christmas and birthdays, to smaller...
5 Signs That You Are the Parent of a Teenager
That old saying, the days are long, but the years are short, is never truer than when you're the parent of a teenager.
When I...
Synchronized Fireflies Light Up the Night at Congaree National Park
It’s that time of year again – time to watch the synchronized fireflies do their thing! I’m not talking about a trip to see...
When the Holidays are Lonely
The holidays - that window of time in the American Calendar beginning sometime around Halloween and stretching through Valentine's Day - are filled with...
Jams, Jellies, and Marmalades :: Great for So Much More Than Just Toast!
With fall approaching (well, the calendar says it is, even if the temperatures outside don't reflect it much), it's high time for canning season!...
4 Tips to Get into a Back to School Routine
It's back to school season here in the Midlands and so many parents have been counting down the days until school begins. It's not...