Columbia Mom

In light of recent events here in the Midlands, I am sure it comes as no surprise that my kids and I have been confined to the house for several days. This weather has either discouraged me from going...

My Faceboook and Instagram feeds are filled with pictures of kids. Happy kids, doing all sorts of incredible, engaged activities with their parents. These parents, repeatedly talk about how amazed they are to parent their adorable kiddos, how every...

The South Carolina State Fair is held October 14-25 in Columbia. Many anticipate this annual event, including my kids who ask me on a regular basis when we are going to “that fair” again. I gladly go each year to see those...

We are excited to partner with Snip-its Haircuts for Kids to help out the families in our community affected by the recent floods. Snip-its Haircuts for Kids was founded based on a need they saw in the community for a fun, safe,...

I never get sick of apple season. You? I feel like the invasion of all things pumpkin spice has cut that season short and overshadowed its wonderfulness. However here in the Midlands, there is still plenty of time left to...

Being a young couple that has made a habit of relocating around the country for assignments, my husband and I knew that we would adapt well to a coastal flip. This move was going to be different though. We had cross...

My Facebook feed has been full of pictures that really just break my heart. Yes, a tragedy is happening in Columbia and much of South Carolina. So many have lost everything -- homes, possessions and worst of all, loved ones. Yet...

I've never experienced a natural disaster until this past weekend. Hurricane Joaquin and other storms brought torrential downpours to the southeastern United States. It rained in Columbia and the surrounding areas for 12 days straight, causing massive floods and devastation to our area. I've always...

Not really, but just for a few minutes. Do not focus on the utter devastation of the floods, the submerged cars, the crumbling buildings, the roads destroyed, an entire neighborhood underwater. It's hard, with the images being broadcast across...

I have never had a hometown. I grew up as an Air Force brat, never staying more than four years in one place as my dad followed Uncle Sam around the country. Always the shy one, I got good...

October is dedicated to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. One in four pregnancies do not go full-term. We feel the loss of our babies, whether it’s marked on the calendar or not, but often it can feel as if you’re the...

A few weeks ago, there was major internet buzz about this book, The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep, and how it was literally bedtime magic for kids who have a hard time drifting off to dreamland. I knew...

Disclosure :: Our Red Carpet Event would not have been possible without our amazing team of community sponsors :: Columbia Children's Theatre | Eleventh Hour Goods | Balloonopolis | Chick-fil-A on Decker | Spotted Salamander | Sweet Carolina Cakes...

I pride myself on being a woman of my word. I'm pretty well known for being headstrong and the more "mouthy one" in my close knit group of friends. I have no problem telling people what I am thinking...