October is National Depression Awareness Month. Since so many people, including myself, struggle with depression on a daily basis, I wanted to bring some...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is very near and dear to my heart. According to data collected by the Maternal Mental Health...
In a society with so much pressure to do “all the things,” it’s no surprise we find ourselves tired, lacking energy, and turning to...
Everyone knows physical fitness is important, but sometimes exercising seems daunting. You have to find the time, the energy, and the motivation. When you...
The medical society calls it anxiety. My therapist refers to it as hyper-vigilance. Society calls it sensitivity. I call it my superpower.
I didn’t always...
I was sitting in my family doctor's office for my yearly visit.
"Have you had a mammogram yet?" she asked.
Oh boy.
"Um, no, not yet," I...
When I first moved to the Columbia area, I was eager to get into a workout routine. Exercise has always been a part of...
By now I would think all women taking, or of age to take, contraceptives have heard ads for IUD or Intrauterine Devices. The little...
Perimenopause. What even is it?
Every January I do a Whole 30®, pretty restrictive elimination diet to try and put some discipline back in my eating...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One of the main goals of this month of awareness is to shed light on how common mental...
Have you ever had to watch as your child almost died right in front of you? All you could do was stand there and...
In today's world of being busy and on the go, it is often difficult to balance the obligations of school, family and social gatherings....
The last few months, between New Year's Resolutions and the impending doom that is swimsuit season, the mom groups I frequent on Facebook and...
February is American Heart Month. This month, women are encouraged to focus on our cardiovascular health and wellbeing. But it also provides a good...
In + Around Columbia
Guide to 4th of July Fireworks & Celebrations Around Columbia
Updated June 2026
Fireworks with the Phil
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Segra Park, 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Cost: $10
Details: The South Carolina...
