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...
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...
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