I've been on a ketogenic diet and gluten free journey over the past two years. Y'all, journeys are tough and sometimes we fail, but we keep on trying. I'm not following a "fad diet." The keto diet has actually...
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...
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...
"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...
Have you noticed the chill in the air around Columbia? I think we can officially say, “Winter is coming …” (Game of Thrones is still socially relevant, right?) It's been officially fall for nearly a month, but my son...
Strawberry season is in full swing and we are taking full advantage of it at our house!
Farm fresh strawberries - or better yet, picked yourself! - are one of the glorious perks of springtime. Whether you drop them into...
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...
If your kids are anything like mine, it can be tough to get them to eat healthy - especially snacks! Over time I've tried several different nutritious recipes to find things my children will willingly eat. Below are my...
My boys are of the age where they are interested in helping me in the kitchen. They are also of the age where they will snack me out of house and home if I'm not careful. One of their...
School has been back in session for a few weeks now and the creative, cute lunches are harder to keep up than you originally thought! So let's get back to the basics, using real food that's yummy and healthy....
Anyone who has been following this blog from its inception knows I have a bit of a love affair with my crock-pot. I sing it's praises to whomever will listen. Without my trusty slow cooker my family would surely...
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 never get sick of apple season. You?
I feel like the invasion of all things pumpkin spice has cut that season short and overshadowed its wonderfulness. However here in the Midlands, there is still plenty of time left to...
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,...
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Columbia Museum of Art Offers Free Summer Admission to South Carolinians
The Columbia Museum of Art has been selected to participate in Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program, a transformative, three-year funding initiative aimed...
