It’s the day every man in America has ONE shot to get it ALL right. Buy the right flowers, if he can find any left. Buy the good chocolate, if she isn’t on a diet. Take her to the...
I have a confession to make. I’m not perfect. I’m an under-slept, over-worked mother of five boys who doesn’t see her yoga mat (or husband) enough. And I do it to myself.
If I get one more Wonder Woman card...
Toddlers are tiny tornadoes of destruction. They can tear apart a tidy room in about five minutes. Certainly NOT what you’d call conducive to keeping an immaculate house. Heck, I am not conducive to keeping an immaculate house. Neither...
Sometimes, this life is for the birds. This is currently one of those moments. Years from now, I'll look back on this post and I know I will laugh . . . but right now? Nope. I just want to...
It was recently Universal Letter Writing week, which had me wondering:
Does anyone still take actual pen to paper?
So I did what any tech dependent would, I posted my question on Facebook:
Anyone out there have a Pen Pal?
It turns out,...
It was a Wednesday afternoon when I got the phone call from my dad. My mom had a massive heart attack at Niagra Falls, a thousand miles from their home.
My parents planned their trip for months and Niagra Falls...
Mothers everywhere may read the title and immediately gasp internally - or externally even.
How could any mom fall out of love with their firstborn?
Well, you see, before I gave birth to my daughter, Mackenzie, I had my first "babies" -...
As a parent trying to keep children entertained yet make sure they are well taken care of, sometimes it’s all just overwhelming. What school should I sent my child to? How do I start saving for college? Where are the...
I’ve always assumed that any child of mine would need glasses. I come from a long line of people with “bad” eyesight. Add in the amount of time I spend on a computer or reading, and my prescription has...
Nearly five years ago, we moved into my parents' basement after the recession and job loss left us struggling to make ends meet. Two years ago, we felt we maybe had a good enough handle on our finances to start...
Working outside of the home can be a difficult balance that creates stress, tension and a feeling of not being able to do anything fully and completely. But, intentionally bringing joy to the workplace is one way to make...
When I moved to Columbia from sunny south Florida eight years ago, I’m not going to lie, I sort of arrived kicking and screaming. I loved my hometown, and in my mind the South seemed like a “whomp-whomp” place to...
Have you noticed bright, yellow scarves this week? It's not in support of a sports team - schools, organizations and individuals across the nation are gearing up to celebrate education options.
It's National School Choice Week.
In education, one size doesn't fit all....
Kids need a LOT of stuff. There's just no getting around it.
Diapers, wipes, formula, burp cloths, blankets, pull-ups, car seats, booster seats, clothes, food, toys, shoes, bedroom furniture . . . I could go on and on. But the...
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Columbia Family Events | May
May in Columbia is full of fun – from puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make...
