It's fall, ya'll! Just because Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah are right around the corner doesn't mean you have to throw your healthy eating habits out the window.
This past July I decided it was time for me to start eating healthier...
First of all, I have to tell you, my audience, that I failed twice in saving this post draft. I lost this post twice. I failed at writing a post about failure. #FAIL
Life can be funny like that sometimes.
My...
"One, two, three, four, two, two, three, four, turn, two, three, four..."
The choreographer counts steadily, and my mouth tightens with tension, because this isn't my daughter's dance class. Instead, it's me trying to move in time with the music...
I am a HUGE supporter of going to therapy. Like, I always suggest to someone to go to therapy if it seems like they need a listening ear. I have been attending therapy sessions for over 10 years (since...
Oh, Wyatt. My son Wyatt is everything -- everything BUT quiet. He's sweet and spunky, smart and adventurous, busy and active, loud and energetic. He's our daredevil.
We knew after a year that he would be the complete opposite from...
As we enter another cold and flu season, it’s time to check in on your home sick-day supply kit. I know it can be overwhelming sometimes to navigate the cold and flu aisle at the pharmacy, so I have...
This year has been the year of unexpected twists, turns, and chaos. Every month seems to bring a new challenge to add to the long list of reasons we are all done with 2020 and ready to close this...
South Carolina currently ranks 5th in the nation for the number of women murdered by men as a result of domestic violence. Over the past month our community has been rocked to its core with several accounts of domestic violence on...
2020 was nothing but curveballs, one right after the other. From school closures to e-learning, to adapting to working from home full-time with kids who may or may not be e-learning, not to mention the shifts in focus for...
October means it's breast cancer awareness month and with that comes a lump in my throat, a general sense of irritability and an avoidance to things pink. Because, like many women, I'm aware of breast cancer ... well aware...
I have a story to tell. I once heard about this woman. They said she had an air about her, that she was confident, fierce, and one of the most caring people one could meet. Some said she was...
I never imagined I would be caring for an elderly parent and three small children at the same time. And I certainly never anticipated how much stress, anxiety, and guilt it would cause me. My children need me, my...
I have a drawer full of baby teeth. Probably lots of moms do. But unlikely for the same reason I have them. I'm not keeping them for sentimental reasons. I was worried I might need them one day. But...
The bus stopped at the end of our street. My husband was sitting in the driveway while our son played with chalk. My husband and young neighbor shared a slight, but friendly wave as he made his way home,...
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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...
