Paula Billingsley
You Know Your Mom’s a Nurse If…
In honor of Nurses Week and Mother's Day, it's time to acknowledge the special experience of growing up with a nurse as a mom.
I remember my mom going back to school, even though people...
10 Tips for Toddler Travel
About a year ago, I took an unexpected trip half way across the country with my 1-year-old while my husband was away with the military. No family or friends could go with me, and...
The Ultimate Guide to Columbia’s Theatre Scene
Think Columbia doesn't have enough culture and entertainment to offer? Think again. We have a large number of theatres for a city this size and they are all wonderful! Here's your guide to family-friendly...
A Working Mom and Stay-at-Home Mom Start to Talk … and Something Amazing Happens
I'm going to tell you a story. It's true. A working mom and a stay at home mom started talking ... and they didn't stop. Seriously. Hours went by, and these two could NOT shut...
15 Ways to Burn 100 Calories in 30 Minutes or Less
It seems like every app and fitness plan out there lists the typical workout options - cardio, yoga, weightlifting, swimming... Don't get me wrong. I love yoga. I've even tried doing it with my...
Tips for Taming Toddler Tangles
I don't know how people combed little girls' hair before there was screentime, but I'm assuming it was some kind of witchcraft or threat of death. Even with distractions and bribes, I've quickly discovered...
15 Baby Products Upcycled for Toddlers
I swear I woke up one morning to find I no longer had a baby, I had a toddler, but I still had so much baby stuff!
Baby Products: loads of them probably fell upon...
3 Must-Have Books for New Moms
New moms get loads of advice, whether they ask for it or not! Personally, I'm not a fan of unsolicited advice, but IF asked, I do like to recommend books.
Many people are split on...
An Open Letter to My Child’s Birth Mother
For most of us, the month of November represents Thanksgiving. But did you know that it's also National Adoption Month? These are two of my favorite things!
In honor of National Adoption Month, I am...
5 Ways to Give Back This Thanksgiving in Columbia
Thinking of ways to give this Thanksgiving? Already, it's time to make turkey themed crafts and tug on sweaters. So, whatever your feelings on this sometimes controversial holiday, now is time to be thankful...
Foolproof Tantrum Stoppers
If you're here looking for foolproof tantrum stoppers, you must have hit at least 18 months and the tantrums have begun. But, if you think the two's are terrible, my mother always said the...
Why There’s No Such Thing as a Disabled Parent
What is a disabled parent?
I interviewed many people - from wheelchair bound, to blind, to chronically ill, to mentally ill, to terminally ill - and do you know what I found? I found NO...
Tips for Making the Most of Your Visit to Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
If you haven't visited our local award winning zoo, you are missing out on one of the best things Columbia has to offer! I've been to several "world famous" zoos, and Riverbanks holds its...
10 Money-Saving Tips for Columbia Moms
It's hard for a mom to save money. Money can disappear with kids in the house as fast as snowflakes disappear in the South. Trust me, I get it. As a matter of fact, TIME...