In + Around Columbia

We are expanding our team of regular writers! We’re looking for local moms in Columbia and the surrounding areas who are passionate about our community and love to share stories and wisdom with others. This is a volunteer position (with some fun perks...

Each week, Columbia SC Moms Blog features ways for you to save money in our Sunday Saver series. Ah, Target ... the subject of many a suburban mom's fantasy. Mine involves a cart full of new bedroom accessories, beauty products and...

August and back-to-school are fast approaching. Though registration for school started in February/March, it's not necessarily too late to reconsider your choice for school options, especially if you've discovered that your child's assigned public school is (how do we put this...

If you’ve thought about attending a local La Leche League meeting but don’t know where to go or what to expect, we hope this post will answer your questions. Now that we’ve added a downtown evening location, this is...

Columbia Blowfish Baseball & Fireworks Show Date: Thursday, July 3, Friday July 4, and Saturday, July 5, 2012 Time: 7:05 p.m. Location: Capital City Stadium, 301 S Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Cost: $6 - $7 Details: Thursday, Friday and Saturday's game include a tribute...

Playgrounds and parks are a staple in our routine. It gets my three boys and me out of the house and uses up their bountiful energy. There are plenty of learning experiences and it's free! Here are the parks...

It's summer again, which means parks, playgrounds, pools and splash pads. But when the heat is too hot to beat, we suggest heading indoors to check out some local museums. The Midlands has a bounty of history and learning to...

When I was attending Columbia International University, I remember the Dean of Women addressing us in chapel one day, asking how many of us had ventured out into Columbia in the past couple of weeks. Beyond the Harbison Wal-Mart, that...

I fell in love with this kid (that's what I call him because he was 21 at the time) and we would go walking every week at Riverfront Park (all 6 miles). That was our date, and it still...

It's that time of year - when we think "hey, let's take the kids camping!" I am not a stellar camper – I’ve probably camped a total of five times in my life. But I have this great urge to...

{Yesterday Sarah blogged about local moms groups in her post Looking to Connect? Local Moms Groups Offer Friendship, Fun. Today she is following up with information on what to expect, the good and the bad, when you become a...

When I found out our family was moving to Columbia, the very first thing I did was look for local moms groups. I wanted to know the good neighborhoods and schools, which areas to stay away from, the activities,...

Do you have an eye for design, a craft pile ready to explode with fresh ideas, or a knack for knowing what others want? Have you ever wondered if you could turn those talents from a hobby into a...

{In honor of Father's Day, we are handed over our computer to a local dad for his unique perspective on parenthood. Read along to find out why we are so very thankful for this awesome Dad!} With three boys in the...