If you have lived through the hot summer days of South Carolina, then you either own a water table or have definitely heard about it! A water table allows your child all the fun of water play, with the...
My daughter has depression and recently tried to kill herself. We hospitalized her for her safety, and I'll write about that later - I know it's an important story to tell, but I'm still pretty raw from it.
I'm writing...
I grew up in a very crafty house. One of the things we always had in our home was block stamps. Apparently, I’ve been stamping since I was 9 months old. So naturally, I would pass that on to...
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,...
As new moms, there are always comments said with the best of intentions, but that aren't actually all that helpful. Unfortunately, unsolicited advice is something new mothers receive all the time. And even though people are well intentioned, that...
Summer has arrived and if you are anything like me, trying to find ways to keep your toddlers busy can get overwhelming. Planning ahead makes the day go smoothly so be sure to pin this post to refer back...
Pregnancy and postpartum can be both an exciting phase of motherhood and an intimidating one. We hope this guide helps answer some of the endless questions on the minds of new and expectant moms. Special thanks to the featured...
Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week in May, which this year is May 6-10. Thinking about a Teacher Appreciation Week gift give your child's teacher? Before you run to Pinterest to search for cute ideas, I asked...
After two difficult years of struggling with infertility, my husband and I were ecstatic over the arrival of our baby girl. We had visions of family walks and family game nights, our little angel swaddled up beside us peacefully...
I am a mother raising teenagers - three of them. I find that every journey with each child has been different. But I expected it would be since they all have different personalities.
I often wish I was...
On October 11, 2021 we had a perfect baby girl through a smooth delivery (as smooth as it can go as an anxious new mom!), and we were welcomed into parenthood. I was hopeful, eager, excited, and nervous as...
"Did you get his cooler? Do you have his cup? Where's his spoon? Make sure you grab a bib! Is this going to be enough for him to eat?! Did you grab the baby food?"
This is the conversation my...
Anyone who has filled a basket with plastic Easter eggs knows that the colorful containers are only egg-citing when accompanied by the mystery of what's inside. Once the candy or toy has been discovered, the plastic egg often gets...
Joining your schools PTO is a great way to stay and get involved with the activities going on in your child's school. My daughter goes to East Point Academy, a Mandarin Immersion school in West Columbia and Cayce. Even...
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What’s New at the 2024 S.C. State Fair + Ticket Giveaway!
Join the S.C. State Fair for 12 days of exciting attractions, mouthwatering food, entertaining acts, unique competitions, South Carolina art and culture, and so...
