I have recently discovered water beads, and my son and I have been having a blast with them! These small polymer pellets expand when soaked in water and turn into squishy, bouncy balls that are great for sensory activities.
We got...
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I discovered the true wonders of the Dollar Tree when I was teaching school. Any teacher will tell you there is no...
Halloween is my favorite holiday, but when it comes to pumpkin carving, I’m a bit of a scrooge. I confess in this safe space of non-judgmental moms: I HATE pumpkin carving. There. I said it. Bah-humbug!
The labor. The goop. The...
I have to admit, I'm a little fanatical about Halloween. It's my favorite holiday (well ... it may tie with Christmas). It's a time when the dark, whimsical, and silly all blend together to create a perfect collaboration of enjoyment. There...
Christmas is just around the corner. That means it's time to think about what gifts you'll be giving this holiday season.
I don't know about you, but every year it seems like I end up spending more and more money...
Pinterest is great for a lot of things.
Recipe ideas and meal planning, cute photos and inspirational quotes, and make-up tips paired with unrealistic fashion advice. Its addictive and fun.
But you know what is equally fun?
Busting a gut checking out...
I used to LOVE throwing parties. There is nothing better than choosing a theme, sending out real, paper, snail mail invitations, and having people over to celebrate.
But even more than hosting parties, I love making the fun happen without...
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...
Christmas is right around the corner, and I can’t help but think about my 3-year-old’s growing awareness of the world around her. What piqued my interest was my husband’s recent trip to the store to pick up some groceries...
At Christmas, I couldn't for the life of me figure out what I wanted. But I needed to give my husband a hint. Jewelry? Wasn't going to wear it. Clothes? So they can remind me how much weight I...
Lately, here in Columbia, our weather has been a roller coaster ride of ups and downs. Warm 70-degree days one day to cold and rainy days the next. If your kids are anything like mine, they love being outside...
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...
I love to brag on my sweet little Tiny, because, well, she almost didn't make it, so, I believe I'm justified in taking every opportunity to share stories about her. Yes, you're reading the right article - this IS...
I squealed when I saw my friend's baby shower pics on Facebook. Maybe it was because I'm way past being in the know and this was my first time seeing this kind of DIY iron-on decal-ing.
Or, maybe it's because...
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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...
