It's that time of year again when the holiday craziness is in full force, making your lists, checking them twice, scheduling and planning endless class events and celebrations, and the inevitable family photoshoot.
I can almost feel the hair on...
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! From October through December it seems like the calendar is filled with work, school and social events. It can be hard to keep up, stay organized, stay on budget, stay...
Happy election season, guys! How’s it going? (Insert big eyes here.)
I originally wrote this post four years ago, during the 2020 election cycle and knew I wanted to update it now because, not only have various news sources maybe...
All moms need time to relax and unwind after our crazy days - and Netflix is a great way to do just that! Whether you work from home, work full time outside of the home, or are a stay...
I was never one to have a bunch of hobbies, although I’ve always wanted some. Hobbies seem like they are a “healthy” thing, even a “cool” thing to have. I suppose, depending on the type of hobby, it can...
I am no stranger to burnout. I’ve had to battle it throughout many seasons of my life; from graduate school, to work, and now into motherhood.
Motherhood is an especially tricky time to fight burnout because there is no quitting....
I long for simplicity in life. I am a t-shirt and jeans kind of girl. I don't contour and highlight make up. I can't tell you what a lowlight vs highlight even is. Stripes are about as far as...
The 2024 Summer Olympics are upon us! From July 26 - August 11, some of the best athletes in the world will descend upon Paris, France to compete for those elusive gold, silver, and bronze medals.
When I was growing...
Earlier this year, I challenged myself to adopt a vegan diet for a month. I joined Veganuary, an annual challenge that promotes and educates about veganism and encourages a vegan lifestyle for the month of January.
It wasn't hard to...
Summer is in session! By now, you’ve likely caught your breath from the end-of-year school madness. Whether you are settled in for a slow summer, or looking forward to a busy summer full of camps and vacations, it’s important...
I can’t believe how fast they grow! For once, I am not talking about children. This time, I am talking about gardens.
I’ve always loved the idea of growing my own herbs, fruits and vegetables. There’s nothing like that fresh...
My life in social media really began in 2016 when my husband and I were in the throes of infertility and I was trying to connect with other families in a similar situation. From there, my account morphed and...
June is Pride month. It is celebrated each year to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Don't know much about Pride or why it is important? Check out these websites, books, and ideas for celebrating … even with...
A quick scroll through Instagram will have me thinking my wardrobe is pretty lackluster. Whether it's the seemingly put together mom who is styled from head to toe or the latest fashions making me hate myself for not keeping...
In + Around Columbia
Flight Adventure Park Irmo Soars with New Thrills!
Get ready for liftoff! Flight Adventure Park Irmo has been re-imagined and is better than ever! We've got all of the need-to-know details on...
