Before I got married, I felt like the oddball because I was the mom without a husband. No matter which way you swing it, it mattered, and I never quite fit in. Now I'm the mom without a house...
The number of pets in our home never fails to get a reaction. "Why so many?" visitors say. Or, "Oh my gosh that's a lot!" My favorite? A simple "Wow!"
We have "a few" pets that we have either adopted...
Hi, my name is Ashleigh and I am a Jew who married a gentile. And I send my firstborn to a Baptist preschool. And I love bacon.
Woo! That feels good to get out there! Happy Hanukkah, friends! Mazel Tov...
Growing up, my mom did it all. She stayed at home with three kids, made three meals a day, kept the house in running order and even found time for "small" side projects … like wallpapering the kitchen or...
“Do you Elf?” I was asked by a woman while perusing the Christmas toys aisle of Dollar Tree.
“I plan to this year. I think the antics are hilarious,” I replied.
What transpired was a ten-minute conversation about the pros and...
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. In spite of the Black Friday craziness, in spite of stores being open on Thursday (seriously?!?), it has managed to mostly stay true to itself, our yearly reminder of the importance of giving...
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, so we, along with SingleHop, a provider of Cloud hosting services, wanted to share a few security tips on protecting sensitive information and financial information online.
We have more and more information on...
It isn't even Halloween yet, but the stores are already stocking tree ornaments and wrapping paper. It's the time of year where holiday parties and family traditions run rampant. Everything from traditional Christmas Eve dinners and Chanukah celebrations to...
Last month I wrote about my journey from car seat safety novice to car seat safety aficionado. When my son was born, I assumed I was using his car seat correctly ... but I wasn't. When I learned my...
Over twenty years ago...
It's hard to believe it's been over twenty years.
On September 11, 2001, I was a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force, stationed at Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo, TX. The thought of war was...
After a period of being a stay-at-home mom, I returned to work when my daughter, Lucie, was 16 months old. It was important to me to be able to find a company that was a good match for me and...
We recently talked about a common danger found online, cyberbullying. Unfortunately, that isn't the whole story. There are several other dangers your children might encounter when surfing the web or playing game consoles that feature video and chat options.
The...
Moving is no one's idea of a good time. Oh, sure, there's the excitement of picking out new paint colors or bathroom accessories, and a fresh start in a new place is always nice. But the logistics of it...
Each week, Columbia SC Moms Blog features ways for you to save money in our Sunday Saver series.
Looking for a way to save money on your grocery bill but don't want to clip coupons? Try shopping at Aldi!
Aldi is...
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party Ticket Giveaway & Discount...
Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to see Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party at the Colonial Life Arena!
We’re celebrating Mother's...
