Columbia Mom

Ahhhh...Valentine's Day! A time to celebrate the love between you and your sweetie. Fancy dinners, new red dresses, lots of time spent on hair and makeup so you look just right, celebratory champagne, staying out (and up) late...my reminiscence...

So you're thinking about homeschooling, but a few thoughts about it are making you hesitant to take the plunge. Look at the list below and see if any of these homeschooling myths are holding you back. My child will...

Bringing home a newborn to an older sibling is hard. But when this older sibling is diagnosed with cancer, it is a completely different kind of hard. This has been the reality of Irmo resident Amanda Jo Nelson since the beginning of...

Like the bare trees of winter, having a newborn can strip us down to our essence.             Like nourishing springtime rain, a toddler may pelt us with many curious questions to quench their thirst for knowledge of their new world.             Like the sweet camaraderie...

This past Saturday I was able to enjoy a great night with my 4 year old son at the Colonial Life Arena taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the 2014 Monster Jam tour. We purchased some kettle corn...

My family and I had the pleasure of attending the Party In The Pit prior to the Monster Jam truck show at the Colonial Life Arena on Saturday, February 8. Excitement was building as my daughters and I made our way...

In my home, we love Valentine's Day! It's the perfect excuse to eat candy, bake heart shaped cookies, and work on holiday inspired crafts with the kids. But gifts? That's a whole different story. If your husband is anything...

February is upon us and thoughts of Valentine's Day are filling the air! Okay, it may feel more like Valentine's is filling up every aisle in the store, but nonetheless, it's quickly approaching and now's the time to plan...

Attention all art loving mamas!  If you are looking for a girly, one of a kind, hand painted piece for that special place in your home or office, then this giveaway is for you! Local artist Sarah Bradford of...

Resolutions have never been my thing. I've always felt if I resolved to do something, then it was the surefire way to make sure I was not going to do it. Of course I want to lose weight, I...

It may surprise you to know tooth decay (which leads to cavities) remains the most common chronic disease in children, despite the fact it can be easily prevented. Even more concerning is this number is increasing in preschool age...

It happened on one of those sweltering summer days. The kind that feels like a hot wet blanket covers you all over, and you need to take a shower after standing outside for two minutes. The kids were bored...

If you made the decision to take on the responsibility of educating your child at home, no doubt you have been inundated with a ton of information. While researching homeschooling, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer...

If you have a little girl, then hair bows are a MUST to coordinate with all her adorable outfits! By Faith Alone Bows offers custom handmade girls hair bows and accessories and is located right here in the Columbia...