Let’s be honest: Riverbanks Zoo just might be one of the best reasons to live in Columbia. Very few mid-sized cities can boast zoos to match Riverbanks’ visitor experience - gorillas! zip lines! a full-size aquarium! In honor of the zoo’s...
Dear Moms,
I know at times you grow weary with all of the diaper changes, feedings, and sleepless nights. I truly do understand. I was there, too! But, I have good news! This, too, shall pass!
Moms, your work is not going...
"One, two, three, four, two, two, three, four, turn, two, three, four..."
The choreographer counts steadily, and my mouth tightens with tension, because this isn't my daughter's dance class. Instead, it's me trying to move in time with the music...
The clock buzzed at just after 5 a.m., but I was already awake. I hadn't slept much the night before. I was too nervous I would oversleep my alarm and wouldn't have enough time to eat and stretch a...
When I first decided to go back to work, there was a major practical reason: family finances. We had just relocated to South Carolina, and we were stuck paying rent for our West Columbia apartment and a mortgage for...
On a normal day my husband takes our six year old son, Grayson, to school at 8:00. Later at 10:00 he wakes our daughter up and feeds her breakfast, and I either get up with them or sleep until...
Last Saturday my family and I decided to try out The Big Mo drive-in movie theater in Monetta.
My oldest son is a very sensitive child and is scared of anything new. Daddy tried to take him to a movie a...
If you are outfitting one child or several, it gets expensive. And when they're little, they rapidly outgrow all of their clothes and toys, so it feels like you are constantly replacing items. If you'd like a one stop...
The time is once again upon us to don our festive green and drink our Shamrock Milkshakes; St. Patrick’s day is here! It seems everyone gets into the spirit, and whether you have a "Touch of the Irish" in...
I buy a lot of items in bulk at my local farmer’s market, and bananas are no exception. I freeze most of them for making smoothies and protein shakes, but at least five stay on the counter offering a...
When I met my husband I was not what you would call a “good cook.” I wouldn’t even call myself a “bad cook” at that point because it would imply I tried cooking in the first place. Boiling water...
I am not going to lie. I don't have normal children. There, I said it. They are not the kind of children you brag about. "Oh yes, my son ate 5 pounds of broccoli and 3 pieces of salmon...
My 4 year old would eat a bowl of Cheerios every morning for breakfast if I let him. (And I often do...getting three tiny people dressed is overwhelming.) But on mornings when I actually have it together, it's nice...
Ugh, laundry. As a mom of three boys, I could do a load of laundry every day and still not be caught up. Thankfully I have an HE washing machine! I also have sensitive skin and certain types of...
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Guide to Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) Around Columbia
It’s getting close to that time of the year again. Vacation Bible School (VBS)! For many families, VBS is a summer staple. And because...
