I just got back from an unexpected trip to visit ailing family, and I learned a thing or two about traveling alone with a 1-year-old.
Expectations
Although I knew it was going to be difficult, I was still excited for my...
How has it almost been a year since you joined our family? It was like I blinked and just yesterday I was back at the doctors’ office, sitting impatiently waiting to go back to work while the doctor reviewed the ultrasound screen....
As a stay-at-home mom, one of the things I've been thinking a lot about is how I'm going to entertain my baby during the sweltering Columbia summer months.
There are some great places to visit with your baby (Riverbanks Zoo,...
When I was in college, all-nighters were easy. A diet cola, rock 'n' roll blaring through the headphones of my portable CD player, and a can of tuna fish with a jar of pickles (I had weird cravings even...
I am not a lactation consultant or any kind of breastfeeding pro by any means. I've only been in the breastfeeding game for about five months. However, in that short amount of time I've learned a lot ... some...
Third time was not the charm when it comes to my breastfeeding journey.
I have three children. The first two breastfed with with very little issues. I wasn't really worried about breastfeeding when I was pregnant with my third. I...
I swear I woke up one morning to find I no longer had a baby, I had a toddler, but I still had so much baby stuff!
Baby Products: loads of them probably fell upon you when you brought home...
It's World Breastfeeding Week and while it's meant to celebrate all the positives about breastfeeding, let's just get real for a moment. Breastfeeding is indeed wonderful in many ways. But, it can also be complicated, demanding, unglamorous, and even...
It was just under six and a half years ago when I found out I was pregnant with my first child. I had just quit my job to go back to school and get my teaching certification. I had...
For the past 20 years or so, I have been telling people what their kids should be reading. I was a school librarian for 15 years and before that, I worked at various book stores around town. I think...
My husband and I recently welcomed our son into the world. Although he is our second child, we are still having a bit of a rocky adjustment. I remember the crying, feeling tired, the constant diaper changes, and the...
In + Around Columbia
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...
