{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...
Buying local produce has never been easier with the availability of local farmer's markets. Most are held on Saturday mornings, so ice up your coffee, pack up the kids, grab a couple of reusable shopping bags and hop into the...
These days there's a "holiday" for everything. But considering I'm a Southerner who continues to live in the South, National Iced Tea Month is one that I'm happy to celebrate.
If you order tea in Columbia, the standard is going...
As a kid, I couldn't wait for summer vacation to begin! No more homework, lots of time to play with friends and endless activities to look forward to - what more could a child want?
I grew up right here...
Nestled on St. Andrews Road in Irmo is a building my family and I have come to adore. It is a place where the young and young at heart mix and mingle with one common goal: to escape into...
What would you do if your toddler was diagnosed with a rare disease? A disease that would cause irreversible brain damage, and by the time she was 6 years old, your normal, healthy, active child would no longer even...
The school year is wrapping up, and kids and parents alike are looking forward to a change of pace this summer. For many of us, summer means a more relaxed schedule. But for many area churches, the pace is...
It’s Cinco de Mayo, which, if you remember your Sesame Street Spanish, means “the 5th of May”. No, it’s not Mexican Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo began to commemorate the victory of the Mexican army over the French in...
It is that time of year again ... time for the TEST! Students all across South Carolina are preparing to take the SCPASS, our state’s standardized assessment. They have worked hard all year, and now it is time for...
The Mommy Foodie Fair is just a week away on Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30 p.m.!! Have you invited a friend and purchased your tickets?! No? Well, we are here to do a little convincing as to WHY you...
People have often described me as "crafty" and "creative." While I've doodled some doodles and I've written some poems, I’m not a painter or anything super-cool like that. I just like to create from not-so-raw materials, making things pretty...
Let’s face it, as the weather heats up, the city of Columbia starts to get cooler. Farmers markets are popping up everywhere, green spaces and walking trails appeal again, entertainment options are blossoming, and festivals abound. These are all...
Libraries are always magic. But some libraries are more magic than most. Some make it easier to slip into the dreams of books, of rows and rows of possible worlds, possible people, of the ink-and-paper scent of story. And...
Did you know Columbia has some of the most beautiful outdoor areas and gardens in the state? Check out these local attractions and treat your children - as well as yourself - to a wonderful time in the great...
In + Around Columbia
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...
