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Weekend Trips From Columbia :: Hunting Island State Park and Beaufort
Everything started when we visited the South Carolina State Museum back in late 2022 for the first time. We were delighted with the many exhibits, but one stood out from the rest: the South...
Summer Break is Upon Us :: Time to Start Making Plans!
The last day of school is right around the corner. And what exactly does this mean? It means that summer is almost here and it's time to start making those summer break plans!
Summer time...
Why Traveling Without Your Children Is Beneficial to Your Marriage
I have been blessed to be married to my husband for almost 10 years and every year, without exception, we have made it a priority to take an anniversary trip. There have only been...
6 Tips for Driving Long Distances With Kids
For the holidays, my husband and I decided to embark on a 23-hour (plus stops) drive with our kids to visit family. While it was an extensive road trip and we didn’t know what...
Why I Minimized the Amount of Gifts I Give at Christmas
As the holidays approach, one of the things that think about is what is coming next; what the new year will hold. With the new year quickly approaching, I wanted to take a moment...
What Is on Your Christmas Wish List?
It's the time of year when people ask each other "What do you want for Christmas?" - but how often do you mean what you say in response to that question?
Many times, I have...
Midlands International: A New Social, Cultural and Language Center in the Midlands
Columbia, capital of our beloved state, is a city that is home to 755,000 people and boasts more than 170 foreign-affiliated companies. In addition, Columbia is home to many military families who have traveled...
5 Myths and Realities About American Schools (From a Foreigner’s Perspective)
Growing up in another country, my friends and I used to talk about things that we thought were true about American schools. Fast forward a few years (well, more like many years) and now...
What I’m Looking Forward to as My Girls Grow Older
I have had at least one toddler at my house for the past five years. Five years! That's a lot!
Toddlerhood is the age comprised between one and three years old. And while I love...
Feeling Grateful :: My Summer Reflections
As I reflect upon my day, I suddenly realize that almost half of 2023 has passed by already, and I cannot believe it.
Being summer break, most of us are driving our kids back and...
5 Fantastic Fruits You Can Pick at Local Farms in SC
There is nothing like fruit that has just been harvested! The smell, the taste, the look, and even greater pride comes when you are the one who picked the succulent crop that you have...
Fun Places Around Columbia to Explore With Children Under 1
One of my biggest struggles as a new mother was overcoming the feeling of isolation. I often felt trapped at home by seemingly never-ending nursing and crying marathons from children under 1. I remember...
3 Tips on How to Declutter Your Home
Let's face it, it's already February and sometimes it feels like the year is going to go by really fast. Yet, at the same time, I personally felt like January lasted FOREVER!!
Decluttering has been...
4 Tips for Traveling with Extended Family or Friends
Traveling can be a fun and great way to get out of the routine, as well as discover new places, new cultures, new traditions, and new things to do (even if you travel within...