You know we all love a good charcuterie board but have you ever made one for your toddlers? This is perfect for any occasion from birthday parties, playdates, or just a fun way to serve some of your child's...
As springtime, longer days and warm weather approaches, I’ve been getting more excited about getting outside with family and friends. Restaurants with outdoor dining have always been my favorite. There’s something about being outdoors that somehow elevates any social...
It's that time of year again. The big yellow buses return to our neighborhoods, the closed sign goes up on the pools, and the dozens of Pinterest posts get shared with bento box lunch ideas. And if you're a...
You may not realize this but July is National Ice Cream Month. A whole month to celebrate the cold drippy goodness that is ice cream!
In an effort to bring you, our valued readers, a list of some of the...
July kicks off birthday season in my household. Four of the last six months of the year are filled with planning, surprises, and of course, cake and ice cream. It's almost kismet that July is National Ice Cream Month...
With summer upon us, the heat of South Carolina is settling over the Midlands like a wool blanket. It's time for some no-cook summer dinners!
While I am thrilled to have central air now, growing up in Minnesota, we didn't...
These are easy, fun, sticky, sweet, and totally festive for the 4th of July. Or any day for that matter! Like most kids, mine LOVE to help me in the kitchen and the beauty of these chocolate fluffernutter sandwich...
A friend of mine recently turned 40 and decided to celebrate with high tea at Laura's Tea Room. This was my first time having proper tea and it was an absolute blast!
Laura's Tea Room is located in downtown Ridgeway,...
A new Italian Ice shop recently opened up in the Blythewood area; Jeremiah's Italian Ice. It's just in time for those hot and steamy Columbia summers! My boys and I recently went to check it out and we all absolutely...
Memorial Day, and the unofficial start of summer, is just around the corner! It is the beginning of the season of pot luck dinners, cookouts, barbecues, and impromptu get-togethers with family and friends. The last thing you want to...
Every year on the 5th of May, tacos and salsa take over the country. Cinco de Mayo, the day we celebrate the Mexican holiday commemorating the country's victory at The Battle of Puebla, is also the day for really...
Ah, Passover. My mouth waters thinking about Seder dinner with matzo ball soup and brisket, followed by chocolate-covered matzo for dessert. That first Passover morning I can't wait to shove a forkful of matzo brie (matzo fried with eggs) in...
"Did you get his cooler? Do you have his cup? Where's his spoon? Make sure you grab a bib! Is this going to be enough for him to eat?! Did you grab the baby food?"
This is the conversation my...
Strawberries … my family’s most favorite fruit, and really, their favorite treat of the entire spring! We love all kinds of berries, but strawberries are the best, especially the ones that are locally grown and oh so sweet. Strawberry...
In + Around Columbia
A Guide to the Koger Center for the Arts With Kids
One thing I love about Columbia is that there is so much culture and art to explore. Whether it's the Columbia Museum of Art,...
