It's been one year. A year since taking away almost all foods from my son. The journey has been a long one and it isn't over yet.
Meet Bradley: He's a typical third grader who enjoys hanging out with friends,...
Let's just come out with it: I have crowned myself Queen of the Pinterest Fails. Because I so actively embrace that title (while never giving up on my goal of completing one project correctly), I am going to tell you about several...
When my daughter was born, I was living in New Zealand and under the care of a midwife. Midwives visit you in your home for six weeks postpartum, starting out daily and gradually decreasing their visits until you’re comfortable...
Several months ago, I made a commitment to start meditating daily, with the intent of carving out sacred quiet time. Quiet time where I could just allow my brain to rest and come back to reality feeling more relaxed and rejuvenated....
Spring is here (FINALLY!) and with it, the Easter holiday! It's true. Pastel colors, cheap chocolate, and large white bunnies are in your immediate future.
This is going to sound odd, but do you know what one of my favorite...
Birthdays are very special events in our children's lives, and naturally we try our best to make it the most exciting day of the year. After all, they have been counting down the days since the afternoon of their...
While grocery shopping a few weeks ago I perused the Easter aisles, with the vague notion that maybe I should start preparing some ideas for Easter baskets.
Now, I admit that I don't get insanely excited about making Easter baskets. To...
Whether you like your waffles with a side of chicken or ice cream, stacked high with powdered sugar, or traditional; there is something to be said for a waffle that is in perfect form and perfectly crisp. Today is...
The dogwood trees in my backyard are in full bloom! Aside from my allergies (achoo!), I love this time of year. And better yet, spring break is rapidly approaching! Break for Richland County and Lexington-Richland District 5 students is...
Children grow and develop at different rates and we are stuck in a purgatory -- reassuring a friend their child is fine, telling her there is nothing to worry about and “all kids do that,” but equally convinced that...
I’m from a long line of dairy queens — my grandmother breastfed all ten of her children. My mother nursed me and my three siblings for the first year of each of our lives. Through my mom and grandmother,...
I am a lover of words. I always have been, since I was nine and overjoyed that my parents bought me a typewriter for my birthday. This love continued through high school where I filled countless composition books with...
My mom did not get her revenge...
Growing up, I was a high-maintenance, wild all day, willful girl. I definitely challenged my mother and made parenthood not very easy for her. I'm sure she couldn't wait for the day when...
Thirty-nine days. This may seem like a random, rather simple number, but when one is trying to conceive, it seems like slllllowwwww-motion time. Thirty-nine days was the length of my most recent cycle.
In case you are unfamiliar with 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...
