You know all the baby and child-friendly places in the Midlands, but your child is too old for that stuff now. You need a new place, a new activity, a new family strategy. We've got a dozen ideas for you. So...
It's hard for a mom to save money. Money can disappear with kids in the house as fast as snowflakes disappear in the South. Trust me, I get it. As a matter of fact, TIME magazine recently claimed that raising...
There is a hidden gem in Fairfield County. If your children love trains, you need to travel whatever distance it is to the state's only tourist railroad located just south of Winnsboro. The South Carolina Railroad Museum plays host to...
How is it late summer already?! Before you know it, it will be time for the kids to go back to school. So make the most of the rest of your summer! Here are a few ideas to enjoy some...
Looking for something FREE to do with your kids now that we are in the thick of summer? Check out this list!
Splash Pads and other FUN with water
Columbia’s got several splash pads, all of them free (be sure to call...
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that Columbia will be one of the prime viewing spots in the world for a total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21 at precisely 2:41 p.m. It's projected that over...
Growing up, it was just my mother and me. So as a mother of one girl and two boys, I enjoy having some girl time with my daughter. (Also … because you know ... boys are gross!) My daughter...
Ah, neighborhood Facebook groups. A great place to get to know your closest neighbors, trade recipes and share stories. Or a place to air all your dirty laundry, complain about anything and everything and generally alienate anyone within walking...
Here at Columbia SC Moms Blog, we love to support the local businesses around us - especially when it relates to kids and families! While we enjoy the children store franchises around us, there is something special about walking...
There are so many great neighborhoods in and around the Midlands, but my heart belongs in Rosewood. Though there are many, many reasons why Rosewood is the best neighborhood, here are my top five and why my family has called...
My family loves food. We love eating out, exploring new restaurants, and sampling the most unique fare we can get our hands on. And what is the best meal ever invented by humankind? BRUNCH. We love to brunch! We...
Speaking from the perspective of a parent with multiple kids at varying ages, and the perspective of a grown only child, one-on-one time is one the best things you can do with your child.
Thinking back to my childhood, I...
When my family and I moved to the Columbia area nearly three years ago, there were a few things I started to search for long before we had even found a place to live: the nearest library and a...
If you are a family on a budget, it’s hard to pack up the kids and go to the movies. For a family of four, it’s at least $40 to just get into the theater - and that is if you...
In + Around Columbia
Weekend Events for Kids
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