Gingerbread houses are one of my family's favorite holiday traditions. I remember my mom having some of her friends over, and hosting a big gingerbread house making party. They made the gingerbread from scratch, baked it in the oven,...
This past weekend, my kids and I planned some fun Halloween activities since October suddenly showed up! How is this month flying by already?
I wanted to do something different than our usual pumpkin patch and pumpkin carving (to be...
I love plants and flowers. Always have. Growing up, I was either in my Italian grandmother's kitchen cooking and baking, or in her garden doing some gardening with her.
My grandmother had the most beautiful garden outside, but she also...
To help kids celebrate, here are some fun, free Earth Day printables as well as activities you can do with your children to commemorate the day!
Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement...
The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns after a pandemic pause. Monster Jam®, one of the first family events to open its doors to fans since the global pandemic began in 2020, features the...
If you are a family on a budget, it’s hard to pack up the kids and go to the movies. For a family of four, it’s at least $40 to just get into the theater – and that is if you...
Columbia has so many wonderful parks and playgrounds that are just waiting for you and your family! One of my favorites is Granby Gardens Park in Cayce, and I recently came across this park and fell in love with...
Eudora Farms is a drive-thru safari park located in Salley, South Carolina. It's actually the very first drive-thru safari park in SC! Eudora Farms allows you to observe and feed exotic animals from around the world, all while seated...
Whether you're new to the Midlands or a Columbia native, chances are you may have heard of The Big Mo. Or, maybe you don't know what it is (or if you're like me, you might've known once, but have...
November in Columbia is full of fun – from storytimes, art activities, puppet shows, festivals, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is to do.
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One of my favorite activities to do in the spring is to visit the strawberry fields. What I love about Columbia is that we have multiple strawberry patches nearby.
My family recently went to Clinton Sease Farm to pick some...
March in Columbia in full of fun – from puppet shows to story times, hands on activities and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is to do. If you know of any fun...
December in Columbia in full of fun – from holiday light displays to story times, festive performances and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is to do. If you know of any fun...
One of my biggest struggles as a new mother was overcoming the feeling of isolation. I often felt trapped at home by seemingly never-ending nursing and crying marathons. I remember being so excited once my son got through that...
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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...
