In general, I can't say that Valentine's Day is a big deal at our house. Between deployments, rough pregnancies, and crazy work schedules, my husband and I don't have any extra special memories of February 14.
That said, I absolutely...
Midlands Winter Family Expo
Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Mark your calendars for the Midlands Winter Expo on Saturday, December 20! This full day of fun for kids and parents offers free activities,...
Do you ever feel stuck with what to do on the weekend, when you have a random day off or it’s just another day at home with the kids?
I’ve lived here for eight years and my husband grew up...
Every September and October I have the same good intentions. The following conversation takes place in my head every year and goes a little bit like this...
I say to myself, "Self? This is the year that we are going...
We are saving up for a big trip, so I opted out of sending my three children (ages 8, 5, and 3) to any summer camps or programs this year. And then I started to panic. What would I...
My four-year-old LOVES Halloween. She has been practicing "Trick-or-Treat" the entire month of October by knocking on various doors in our house while holding her pumpkin bucket. She loves the costumes, the movies, and the decorations on people's houses....
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...
Whether it's rain, a 1,000-year flood, a hurricane, the threat of snow, or just freezing temperatures, there are always days - sometimes weeks - when our little ones are stuck inside.
Those days are the longest, aren't they?
It turns out even 2-year-olds...
Photo Credit: Jocelyn Tran Photography
Flight Adventure Park Sandhill just had its grand re-opening on January 12th, and it's more awesome than ever! The park got a fantastic makeover, and trust us, it's all about the fun of flight! With...
Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year and is observed on either June 20, 21, or 22, depending on the position of the sun. No worries if you don't know how to calculate the position of the...
There's a new library in the Northeast and it's just in time!
The main branch of the Richland County library located downtown has closed their children's area from March 1 until the fall for renovations. But, the new state-of-the-art Sandhills branch opened...
"How do I entertain my two-year-old all day long?"
I could feel the desperation in that mom when I read the Facebook post. I scanned the replies and thought most suggestions seemed like a lot of work. But maybe she...
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...
There’s always something to do in the Columbia area! We’ve worked to help you keep your sanity by bringing these October activities all together in one easy guide so you don’t miss a thing! We’ll update with new additions...
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Columbia Family Events | May
May in Columbia is full of fun – from puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make...
