There is nothing like fruit that has just been harvested! The smell, the taste, the look, and even greater pride comes when you are the one who picked the succulent crop that you have on your hand (extra points...
Did you know if you don't keep your children actively learning all summer they can have something called summer slide? According to the Department of Education's blog Homeroom, this loss of learning "happens when children do not engage in...
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...
Looking for something exciting to do with the kids that gets everyone outdoors, enjoying nature, and working together towards a common goal? Scavenger hunts are an excellent solution!
Make it fun by challenging siblings to find things for each item...
I am one of those “crazy” women who thought that my husband and I should have our two tiny people within two years of each other. As a result, we now have a 3-year-old little girl and a 1-year-old...
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...
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...
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 school year is winding down, and while I'll enjoy a reprieve from my daily pre-dawn alarms, I do have some anxiety about what to do with my kids until August rolls back around. If Christmas break was any...
The South Carolina State Museum is set to celebrate summer with a variety of new and returning shows and exciting events.
Back by popular demand, MARS 1001 takes viewers away from planet Earth, into space, and across our solar system to our...
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...
My daughter always gets excited when we take a trip to the playground. Some of our local favorites include Carraway Park, Felton C. Benton Park, and Virginia Hylton Park. We've recently started to branch out and explore different outdoor...
Mother's Day is right around the corner, and we've created some cute 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 the kids,...
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...
In + Around Columbia
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...
