June is Pride month. It is celebrated each year to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Don't know much about Pride or why it is important? Check out these websites, books, and ideas for celebrating … even with...
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...
Summer has arrived and if you are anything like me, trying to find ways to keep your toddlers busy can get overwhelming. Planning ahead makes the day go smoothly so be sure to pin this post to refer back...
Summertime is upon us! Time to let littles relax and have fun…playing outdoors, staying up late, and reading!
Reading? YES!
Research shows that kids who do not read over the summer can suffer from “summer slide” or “brain drain.” Did you...
The last day of school is right around the corner. And what exactly does this mean? It means that summer is almost here and it's time to start making those summer break plans!
Summer time means...
We have to get...
It’s getting close to that time of the year again. Vacation Bible School (VBS)! For many families, VBS is a summer staple. And because they are so much fun and loaded with tons of learning and activities, it's not...
Let's face it, they don't call Columbia "Famously Hot" for nothing. Temperatures easily reach three digits long before the official start of summer. The best advice to beat the heat is to either find an indoor play area, or hit...
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 Day with an awesome new giveaway! We’ve partnered with the Colonial Life Arena to give...
Mother's Day is right around the corner, and we've created some cute Mother's Day printables your littles can decorate and complete in your honor. Simply pass this on to your significant other to print out as an activity with...
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...
Whether you are looking for a place to escape the rain or heat, or don’t feel like hosting another playdate in your own home, PlayMatters is an ideal spot to take your little ones. Located in West Columbia, PlayMatters...
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...
Here are some inexpensive activities to entertain your kids without breaking the bank.
Sport and Skatestation USA
This roller skating fun center is located in Lexington and admission and skate rental is $10. Monday nights are family nights where admission is...
As a born and bred Minnesota gal, spring has a very special place in my heart.
When you grow up in the frozen tundra where temperature and windchill at -20 is commonplace and snow is present eight or nine months...
In + Around Columbia
Flight Adventure Park Irmo Soars with New Thrills!
Get ready for liftoff! Flight Adventure Park Irmo has been re-imagined and is better than ever! We've got all of the need-to-know details on...
