As I sit here typing this, my stomach is in knots. I know how the story ends, happily, thankfully, but I also know what the comments section is going to say. The comments section will be filled with perfect...
As we wrap up week two of our second year of homeschooling, I find myself reflecting on some of the lessons I learned during my first year teaching at home. I'm by no means an expert, and I can...
Note: This post is sponsored by and written in collaboration with South Carolina Calvert Academy.
The smell of a new notebook, the sharp points on a new box of crayons, full length pencils with no teeth marks - are only...
It's August.
Wasn't June just yesterday? The whole summer stretched ahead of us? Plenty of time to do everything we wanted because THIS was the year we would do it - have that magical, productive, adventurous, whatever summer we always dreamed...
Before I moved to Columbia two years ago I had never been to Charleston. After we moved, my husband, who is in the Air Force Reserves, transferred to Charleston Air Force Base for reserve duty. Now we go to...
The band Mercy Me released a song two years ago titled Dear Younger Me. When you hear the song, you can’t help but wonder what you’d tell your younger self if you had the chance. Every time I hear it, I...
The 17th annual Sales Tax Holiday weekend is August 5-7, 2017. According to the SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR), South Carolinians are expected to save around $2.25 million dollars as they shop for things from paper to clothing to...
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When I became a mom, my mindset completely shifted. Instead of seeking out the latest hot spots to visit around...
The perfect family babysitter. Their names and identities are protected like people in the witness protection program because we don't want our neighbor to "steal" them. If we could, we'd officially draft them onto our "team" with non-compete clauses....
Dear Mom and Dad -
Life is hard. Being a parent is hard. How were you able to make it seem so easy?
No, seriously.
When I was a kid, I thought I had the strictest parents on earth. I felt like...
Two months ago, we sold our house and moved across town … with our toddler. Moving is a serious transition for anyone and when you throw in a toddler, it just gets that much more exciting.
I remember asking a...
Most moms excel at taking care of other people, but struggle when it comes to taking care of themselves. Because of their busy schedules and the number of balls they always seem to be juggling, moms tend to think...
This past week I went to a resort in Myrtle Beach with two of my kids and my parents. One child was old enough to ride the waterslide but the other one was too little. I was glad one of them...
UPDATE :: Due to the inclement weather expected with Hurricane Matthew, this event has been canceled and will be held at a later date. Be on the lookout for additional details on when this fun, family will occur.
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