After my wedding, I was still so in love with my wedding dress. I was trim, tanned and toned. Having it professionally fitted did wonders for me and I never felt more beautiful in my life.
After my wedding my...
Are you tired of hearing, "I'M BORED?!" I know I am! Fortunately, there are quite a few ways to cure that boredom! So, here you go!
100 Boredom Busters For Your Family
Go to the library.
Read a magazine.
Cut up the magazine...
In saying farewell to another year and hello to a brand new, never-been-done-before January, we moms share a bittersweet feeling. We may think in terms of, “Next time…” “If only…” and “When things are easier…”
And the questions start to...
'Twas the morning of Christmas, when all through the house
The children were stirring, including the spouse.
They ran to the tree, to see what was there:
Presents galore, and all wrapped with care.
Doll houses, kitchen sets, a tool bench too!
But where...
I thrive on organization. Clutter makes me crazy. As our family continued to grow, I realized keeping up with all the kids' milestones, paperwork and memorabilia was getting overwhelming. I cringed at the idea of subsequent children not having all...
Nothing says “craft time” quite like the Christmas season. And craft time is in full swing at our house. If you know me at all from my personal blog, then you recognize that I’m a bit obsessive. Well, it’s...
As I was planning my four year old's birthday party this year, I came to a realization. I have become "that mom." The mom who throws the "crazy" birthday parties. No, I don't mean THAT mom who rents a...
Fall is almost here! The air is getting cooler, the leaves are changing color (okay, maybe not here in Columbia, but at least the fall flavors are out in full force at Starbucks).
One thing that has always signified the...
Along with being a mother and a wife, I am also an artist. Along with being an artist, I am also a thrift shopper enthusiast. I have combined my love of saving money and painting by seeking out bargain...
I fell in love with this kid (that's what I call him because he was 21 at the time) and we would go walking every week at Riverfront Park (all 6 miles). That was our date, and it still...
What if I told you about a hobby that is very low cost, involves minimal supplies, and appeals to all ages? In addition, the final product doesn’t collect dust and can bring joy to someone else in your community,...
Lauren Mancke had me singing the Flintstones last night. And that was just the beginning. A scroll through her Instagram was a stroll down memory lane. I believe I actually shrieked when I came upon Laverne and Shirley. How...
National Library Week starts today and I, for one, am excited!
All right. So, maybe this week isn't as highly anticipated as Halloween or Christmas. There may not be the international hype that leads up to St. Patrick's Day or...
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...
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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...
