I love this time of year in Columbia. The weather is warming up, the flowers are blooming, and everyone’s allergies are completely out of control … okay, so maybe dealing with a stuffed up toddler is NOT my most...
Today is National Siblings Day. I learned only recently that this day existed; but it's fitting, because exactly one year ago, on this day, I gave my daughter her first and only sibling. In the year since he has...
This summer I was talking to my mom about the kids' busy sports schedules for the coming season. She said, "Whatever it is, you'll figure it out. You're so organized."
I braced myself because I knew it was coming, and...
Welcome to Bump Diaries – a new series on Columbia SC Moms Blog! One of our contributors is expecting, and here she will share her journey – the good AND the ugly – with all of you. It is sort of...
Oh my, how I love strawberries! Really, any kind of berry.
Good news is, the middle of April marks the start of strawberry season in the Midlands, and there will be more than enough fresh, red little gems to pick and...
When my first child was born, I was determined to handle everything as naturally as possible. No pain medicine, thank you very much (until after she was born, then I was all about that!). Rooming in, check. And breastfeeding,...
I've had a lot of body image problems the past 15 years. During the time I was not being treated for my growth hormone deficiency, I put on 80 pounds and my muscles atrophied. I tried to lose weight, but...
I'm that girl who still wore a t-shirt over her bathing suit until -- well, until loose tankinis with skirt bottoms became popular when I was in my twenties. So, posing in my underwear for a photoshoot is so...
I really admire stay-at-home and work-at-home moms. I tried it myself, and I failed dismally.
I'm a better mom when I work outside the home, because my time with my kids is quality time, versus quantity time. When I was...
When we relocated to Columbia from Connecticut I had a new vision. I was giving up the morning rush of a working mom and going to immerse myself fully in my transitioning family.
I would become the model supportive wife...
Being a mom of three kids under five is tough. Being a work-outside-the-home mom of three is no picnic. Being a work-at-home-mom of three is a struggle. Doing all three? Including keeping a clean house, managing friendships, and making...
Spring is in the air -- pollen and all. And spring means spring cleaning.
If your spring cleaning has included the "40 bags in 40 days" decluttering challenge, you probably have a pile of items that need to leave your house. Sure,...
Ah…Easter is approaching, and as with every holiday, it’s an excuse to indulge my sweet tooth a bit. Unfortunately, with gluten issues, I can’t just grab every slice of bunny cake that comes my way. *weep* *weep*
With Easter baskets,...
Racing the eggs … this is my metaphor for trying to do too many things and not really doing a great job of any.
Let me explain.
Most mornings I eat scrambled eggs for breakfast. I beat the eggs with milk,...
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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...
