Oh, New Year. The time to change yourself for the better and turn over a new leaf. Time to make those resolutions and actually follow through with them this year.
I do it every year. I tell myself I’ll workout...
No, I am not a military brat (although my dad is a Marine). I am the daughter of a man who left the military for the business world. The daughter of a very driven man who constantly found better...
Earth Day is April 22, and there are so many fun and exciting ways to celebrate! Whether you plan on staying close to home, taking a day trip, or venturing out in Columbia, there are lots of ways to...
You're in line at the drive-thru, fumbling with your wallet to find your debit card as you creep up to the window. When you throw your card (and whatever tissues and gum wrappers are stuck to it) at the...
Ever heard the phrase "another day, another dollar"? Well, this is how I view New Year's resolutions: "another year, another goal." A goal that most people won't meet, that is. To me they're a waste of time -- time...
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...
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...
One thing I’ve learned in recent years is that grocery shopping can be a very polarizing subject. I find that most either love it or hate; there is no in between. When I asked my husband how he feels...
When you have a large family you have to buy a lot -- and you end up throwing away a lot. I started feeling terrible throwing everything into one garbage can, knowing it would go to a landfill to...
November is the month we pause and give thanks. But, something I have been working on is gratitude throughout the year.
I first got my inspiration from reading Ann Voskamp's One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Life Fully Right Where...
Counting down to Christmas is almost as much fun as the holiday itself. Do a search on Pinterest and you can quickly become overwhelmed with all of the different advent calendars and ideas for counting down the days -...
I have been humming “Jamaica, Bahamas, come on pretty mama…” for weeks now. Y’all, my husband and I are taking a vacation to Jamaica and we are not bringing our daughter along.
I cannot wait to spend six days in...
One of my favorite Christmas songs is "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey. This time of year, you can catch me in my Expedition (yes, the XL version because I'm a mom now), singing at...
Trust me - if anyone has this problem, it’s me! My name is Meej and I’m addicted to my phone!
We go everywhere together and spend lots of time with one another. We document all the places we go and...
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Columbia Pregnancy and Postpartum Resource Guide
Pregnancy and postpartum can be both an exciting phase of motherhood and an intimidating one. We hope this guide helps answer some of the...
