Looking for something FREE to do with your kids now that we are in the thick of summer? Check out this list!
Splash Pads and other FUN with water
Columbia’s got several splash pads, all of them free (be sure to call...
Whether you're new to the state or been here for years, here are some picture books you can share with your kids to teach them more about where they live!
Everyday Books
Night-Night South Carolina
by Katherine Sully
This book highlights some of...
Wait... Why would you do that?
I am no stranger to road trips. I come from a long line of "why fly when you can drive?"... so driving long distances in the car is nothing new to me. Road trips...
Soda City Market is a Saturday ritual in our house. We all love it. It's the perfect place to people-watch, eat breakfast/brunch/lunch, enjoy good music, and just relax with your family and friends. And there is something for everyone!...
For most children, summertime is a welcomed reprieve. It's a time for pools, splash pads, parks, barbeques, and summer vacations! With all that excitement the last thing children may want to think about is summer learning. But, summer learning doesn't have...
Dear Caroline,
I write this letter to future you. By the time you’re old enough to understand, you probably won’t even remember much of what life is like right this moment. You probably won’t remember the wonderful chaos of being...
It's 10,000 degrees outside in Columbia right now, which makes it the PERFECT time to log some quality time at the library, or cuddle up with some iced tea and a stack of great books at home! While we...
Once upon a time my mother would read to us every night. We would go from book to book and explore each experience and the feelings they created within us. We read everything from the hilarious Amelia Bedelia, tongue...
I have known my daughter was different since she was around 18 months old. Before she was two, she knew her way around town. When we would drive by Home Depot she would ask to go to "the paint...
A few weeks ago I had my first child, and the flurry of "what-ifs" and planning questions are flooding my mind.
What if my son won't want to cuddle with me to breastfeed once he starts using a bottle? What...
Have you heard about love languages? It's basically five different ways to show your love for someone else. As an adult, you can take a quiz to see what ways you like to be loved, and how you prefer...
Father's Day without dad can be rough.
We've all seen the reunion videos of moms and dads who have been away finally coming home and surprising their kids. In fact, some of us, right here in Columbia, know exactly how...
As your family transitions to summer, it can be hard to find something fun, affordable, and air-conditioned that the whole family will enjoy. The Nickelodeon recommends a movie night on Main Street!
The Nickelodeon, a nonprofit theater, is offering fun,...
My son is two and a half years old, and has been pretty consistently angelic for the majority of his life. Lately, he's showing me the other side of his personality. The deep sea monster that is always lurking...
In + Around Columbia
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party Ticket Giveaway & Discount...
Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to see Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party at the Colonial Life Arena!
We’re celebrating Mother's...
