I know what I am supposed to be feeling right now.
As I approach the day I'll send my only child to preschool for the first time, I am supposed to be tearful. Nervous. Bemoaning the passage of time. I...
We think of back-to-school time as something for kids. That's true in my house, as this month my two-year-old son started preschool twice a week. But it's also back-to-school time for me, as I continue my education part-time at...
It happened! You survived labor and delivery. You ate at least three questionable meals at the hospital. You didn't break your significant other's hand (or maybe you did). You birthed a baby.
Congratulations! Right now you are riding on a...
It’s the beginning of the school year and your child has a new teacher to meet. Every year a relationship must be built and a partnership developed between parents and teacher in order to provide your child with the...
Though the sweltering August sun may still beat down on our backs, and the humidity is so thick it can feel downright oppressive, we know now a new season has begun. School season.
The start of school can be bittersweet...
Each week, Columbia SC Moms Blog features ways for you to save money in our Sunday Saver series.
Bi-Lo is a regional grocery store chain based here in South Carolina. When I was growing up the tagline I remember was,...
With fall rapidly approaching, the evenings get shorter. And all kinds of activities are crammed into such a short amount of time! But even though time is short, you can still have a balanced meal on the table with...
I'm always jealous when I hear moms talk about how their child has always been a great sleeper -- laying down without a fuss and waking up happy 12 hours later at only a few months old.
This was SOOOO...
I'm already seeing the "back-to-school" pictures on my Facebook newsfeed as friends across the country send their children off to school, whether public or private.
For the second year in the row, we will take a "back-to-school" picture at our...
I told you recently about my adventures in taking out artificial coloring from my middle son's diet. There's been another another benefit after taking out the crap: I can finally take him to the library.
Before, when I would take...
School is just around the corner. Gone are the carefree mornings around the house, and in come the days of more structure (and less snacking). It's important to provide a filling breakfast to tide your little ones over until...
When we first moved into our house in Lexington, we needed a new dining table, and on a (stupid) whim I bought one with a glass top. Bad idea. I am not a clean enough person to wipe down a...
Each week, Columbia SC Moms Blog features ways for you to save money in our Sunday Saver series.
I discovered the true wonders of the Dollar Tree when I was teaching school. Any teacher will tell you there is no...
Raise your hand if you have a picky eater.
Now raise your other hand if the thought of feeding your child for the upcoming school year has you totally freaking out.
Do you have any hands left?
My daughter will be attending...
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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...
