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...
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...
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...
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...
For many families, next week is Spring Break, which means lots of time at home with the kids. Check out our "best of" ideas to keep your children entertained in (and out of) the capital city.
Columbia "Staycation" Ideas
Who says...
In my pre-baby days, brunch was one of my favorite weekend activities. There was nothing I loved more than catching up with friends over crab cake Benedict and bottomless mimosas.
When Nora was a wee little thing, I could easily...
Growing up Passover was one of my favorite holidays. My entire extended family, easily over 30 people at times, descended upon my great aunt Helen's on night one of Passover and then my second cousin Ed and Reesa's home...
I have fond memories of using the PAAS Easter Egg dyeing kits when I was a kid. I loved to see the vibrant colors, and had a great time writing on the eggs with the white crayon provided. And...
Ahhh Easter! Nothing like eating those delicious Cadbury Creme Eggs, Peeps, or Willy Wonka's Chocolate Golden Eggs! All while watching the kids scramble around to find you more sugary sweet delights. (Notice I said you...yes...we both know you can't...
Last Saturday my family and I decided to try out The Big Mo drive-in movie theater in Monetta.
My oldest son is a very sensitive child and is scared of anything new. Daddy tried to take him to a movie a...
We can’t all live in the waxed-mustache capital of the Confederacy (looking at you, Richmond) or the chest-tattoo mecca of the South (ditto, Charleston). Someone has to maintain an air of affected awesomeness out here in the fashion boondocks....
A new and exciting opportunity is available in Cope, SC (about 45 minutes from Columbia)! The God It Made Ranch provides an opportunity for children of all ages to learn about horses and take lessons they ordinarily might not be...
If your children are anything like mine, they love to be busy, and they especially love to be busy outside. I don't blame them; playing outside is great! It allows them to burn off energy, catch some fresh air,...
In + Around Columbia
Mother’s Day in Columbia: 4 Ways to Make Mom Feel Special!
Mother's Day in Columbia and beyond is quickly approaching. Are you ready?!
I can't help but look back on my own mother and all the...
