Very few women run for political office. In 2015, only 20% of Congress was female. In South Carolina, my home state, the number of women serving at the state level is even lower, with women representing only 14.7% of our legislature.
Years...
Minimalism has changed my parenting, my health, my priorities and my quality of life for the better and I feel I have to share my story.
Almost every parent I know needs some help with stress and I think a...
A writer from a sister site wrote a lovely ode to the wonderful world of 15-month olds. We have just entered that special age, and with it came the very first tantrum. Don't get me wrong, everything about this age...
Dear mom in the waiting room,
I see you sitting there. I see the nervous way you fold and unfold your hands. The way you keep glancing at the time. You brought a bag of stuff to keep you occupied,...
We are looking forward to our Costco Mom Hour 2016 this Friday, November 4 at 9 a.m.! Costco has not only agreed to open an hour early for Columbia SC Moms Blog readers and their families, but here is everything...
Ever since I was a teenager, I loved Lexington (or L-Town as the locals like to call it). I grew up in Columbia and West Columbia, but feel Lexington has always had my heart.
I always knew I would live there...
October is a month full of awareness. You may have heard of numerous groups supporting a specific cause over the month such as breast cancer, lupus, chiropractic health, dental hygiene, domestic violence and so on.
Another important topic we raise...
Most moms struggle to feel confident and beautiful. Oh, they may catch a glimpse of those feelings every now and then. But they spend a lot of time feeling inadequate and unattractive - as if they don't quite measure...
October is winding down. For those of us in the babyloss world observing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, that means it will be another year until the spotlight is on us and the children we are missing.
But it...
I can hardly believe my twin daughters are turning 10 this month. It blows my mind that my babies have grown so much (in fact my youngest “baby” is now 4), and that I have been parenting for a...
My son was diagnosed with ADHD in kindergarten. I was one of those people who thought he would eventually grow out of it, because nothing was wrong with MY kid. It was only when I was able to accept...
I recently had the opportunity to take my baby to classes at The Little Gym. My little Bird joined the Saturday morning class for 10-19 month old babies and toddlers.
And we had a blast!
If you have never visited The Little Gym, there are...
I have to admit, I'm a little fanatical about Halloween. It's my favorite holiday (well ... it may tie with Christmas). It's a time when the dark, whimsical, and silly all blend together to create a perfect collaboration of enjoyment. There...
Any mom who has been in the car with a screaming baby and/or toddler trying to run errands can attest to the fact that in the moment you would gladly hand over your soul in exchange for someone else to...
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