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...
Whether you consider yourself to be a novice chef or a gourmet cook, planning meals in advance will save you time and money. It will also likely save your waistline; as following through with a meal plan will hopefully...
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...
Do you have an eye for design, a craft pile ready to explode with fresh ideas, or a knack for knowing what others want? Have you ever wondered if you could turn those talents from a hobby into a...
Need a creative, quick, easy, and inexpensive Father's Day craft idea for Dad or Grandpa? How about this new "shirt"? It will be one he will always love!
Materials:
1 sheet of 8.5 x 11 white card stock
1 sheet of 8.5...
People have often described me as "crafty" and "creative." While I've doodled some doodles and I've written some poems, I’m not a painter or anything super-cool like that. I just like to create from not-so-raw materials, making things pretty...
Sometimes it can be a little bit overwhelming to think about trying to live a "green" lifestyle. We're busy moms. So, my goal is to provide you with some easy ways to "green" your life. For Earth Day and...
I was introduced to babywearing when my daughter was born and my mom gave me a ring sling she found at a consignment sale. It didn't last very long because the sling wasn't a good one, I didn't know...
For many families, next week is Spring Break, which means lots of time at home with the kids. Check out our "best of" ideas to keep your children entertained in (and out of) the capital city.
Columbia "Staycation" Ideas
Who says...
Growing up Passover was one of my favorite holidays. My entire extended family, easily over 30 people at times, descended upon my great aunt Helen's on night one of Passover and then my second cousin Ed and Reesa's home...
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...
In an effort to reduce unrefined sugar and dyes so prevalent at birthday parties, we tried some alternative sweets. While I do appreciate the celebratory sentiment behind serving sweets kids' birthday parties, I wondered if we could stray away from unrefined sugars....
Ugh, laundry. As a mom of three boys, I could do a load of laundry every day and still not be caught up. Thankfully I have an HE washing machine! I also have sensitive skin and certain types of...
It's spring! And if you're one of those (crazy) people who feel the urge to clean your house down to the very bones in the spring, well this is the post for you! But forget the harsh chemicals and...
In + Around Columbia
Flight Adventure Park Irmo Soars with New Thrills!
Get ready for liftoff! Flight Adventure Park Irmo has been re-imagined and is better than ever! We've got all of the need-to-know details on...
