It's Food Allergy Awareness Week, and now that you've gotten the lowdown on what food allergies are and how to deal with them, as well as an allergy mom's POV, it's time to talk local resources.
One of the most difficult...
Since my husband and I decided we are ready to start a family, we have been trying our best to save money (especially since we hear children can be expensive!). After sitting down and going over our finances, we...
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...
Oh my, how I love strawberries! Really, any kind of berry.
Good news is, the middle of April marks the start of strawberry season in the Midlands, and there will be more than enough fresh, red little gems to pick and...
Ah…Easter is approaching, and as with every holiday, it’s an excuse to indulge my sweet tooth a bit. Unfortunately, with gluten issues, I can’t just grab every slice of bunny cake that comes my way. *weep* *weep*
With Easter baskets,...
Spring is here (FINALLY!) and with it, the Easter holiday! It's true. Pastel colors, cheap chocolate, and large white bunnies are in your immediate future.
This is going to sound odd, but do you know what one of my favorite...
Whether you like your waffles with a side of chicken or ice cream, stacked high with powdered sugar, or traditional; there is something to be said for a waffle that is in perfect form and perfectly crisp. Today is...
It happened to me. I woke up one morning when my son was almost 8 months old and I was completely empty.
Not an ounce of milk.
"How can that be? I have nursed him since day one! He has always...
Recently, in a moment of weakness, I did something incredibly out of character for me. I signed up for a 5K race. On purpose.
Yes, I realize this is not that big of a deal for some of you out...
In the winter of my son's first year, my husband spent two weeks in the hospital after suffering a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in his lung). After a harrowing first few days in the ICU, we knew he...
I love any excuse I can use to share a romantic meal with my husband. Eating out often proves expensive, though, and we don't want to spend our Valentine's Day or other holidays waiting for a table at a...
On Sunday, February 1, my family will join millions across the country as we watch this year’s Super Bowl game. What makes this particular Super Bowl extra exciting is that my team, the New England Patriots, will be facing...
A year ago I was going to eat with my family at The Flight Deck in Lexington and a store in the shopping center caught my eye that I'd never noticed before. I walked into The Classy Cruet, and...
December seems to be the month of the cookie -- decorating, swapping, and gift giving every flavor from sugar to chocolate to peppermint. This year, why not go beyond the cookie? Here are four creative sweets that are easy to...
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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...
