Everyone loves a handmade gift for special holidays, but it can be an overwhelming task to take on. Below are five super easy and inexpensive crafts you can tackle with your toddler to create those perfect handmade gifts for Valentine's Day.
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I greatly admire those friends of mine who are always prepared. You know the ones. They make school lunches the night (or week) before, they carry an extra set of clothes with them, and they always remember holidays. I'm...
It isn't even Halloween yet, but the stores are already stocking tree ornaments and wrapping paper. It's the time of year where holiday parties and family traditions run rampant. Everything from traditional Christmas Eve dinners and Chanukah celebrations to...
I have fond memories of using the PAAS Easter Egg dyeing kits when I was a kid. I loved to see the vibrant colors, and had a great time writing on the eggs with the white crayon provided. And...
We are THRILLED to partner with the Columbia Children’s Theatre again to bring you a carnival extravaganza opening night family event for the production of Seussical!
Join the Columbia SC Moms Blog at The Columbia Children's Theatre and experience the highly entertaining...
"Mommy, can we paint your nails?"
It was a simple request. But it was also a request I was slightly afraid to grant. A seven-year-old and a four-year-old painting my nails? This could only go one direction...
Did I really want...
I hate cooking. Let me get that out there in the open. Baking, yes. It is fun to bake bread, cake, pie, cupcakes ... but cooking, as in "meal preparation," is not my thing.
I have trouble thinking up meals, especially...
I often am asked why I make my children's baby food. My response is simple. It's cost effective, healthier, and tastier than anything you can buy in a jar!
I've been making my children's baby food since we had our...
Think back to the best ice cream you’ve ever had. Whether in a frozen tub, from a shop, or at a party. What made it so special? Was it the creaminess, the softness, the flavor, the toppings? Or was...
Technology. It's supposed to save us time, and yet in the age of technology we are busier than ever ... and much of that is because of technology.
Take e-mail, for example. It's so much faster now to press the...
With new SpaceX launches and an exciting live-streamed landing of Perseverance on Mars, 2021 has renewed an interest in space among adults. How can we spread this fascination and enthusiasm to our children this summer? We've got some great...
Are you a crafty diva? Do you make weekly trips to Michael’s and Hobby Lobby? Is your glue gun one of your most prized possessions? No? Well, thank goodness I am not alone!
If you are like me, you cringe...
Spooky season is in full swing! The Halloween sections in stores are set up and stocked with candy and costumes. Cable networks and streaming services are bringing the best (and worst) of horror movies and television shows.
But, if you're...
My little one just turned three and it is getting more difficult to keep her entertained for any extended period of time. I stay home with her and she currently does not attend pre-school, so we have a LOT...
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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...
