When looking for places around Columbia to visit, you would be missing out if you never considered Concord, North Carolina. Approximately 30 minutes north of Charlotte, Concord is historically a mill town which most of us know for the...
Listen up, weekend warriors. Read on, avid adventurers. Party planners, this schedule is meant for you. Fourth of July is right around the corner and now is to time to start getting the gang together. Whether you're skipping the beach...
If you're looking for a fun place that's an easy drive from Columbia, look no further than Greenville, SC! (Ok, I am originally from Greenville so I will admit I am a little biased.) My dad and stepmom reside close...
Girls Weekend. It is a tradition I have kept for many years and it has kept me sane, no doubt about it. Here's why.... I need the time to relax, reflect and renew my sense of self. My girlfriends don’t "want" anything from...
My family loves exploring all that Columbia has to offer. But we also enjoy taking day trips trips to Charleston. It's so fun and easy!  Like many places in South Carolina, Charleston is rich in history. There are so many...
Traveling with little ones can be quite a challenge. They don't like to sit still for long periods of time, they have tiny tummies, they make big messes, and they can only entertain themselves for so long. Over the past...
As the school year draws to a close and summer travel ramps up, kids and road trips can seem overwhelming and stressful; especially when it comes to packing/preparing.  It seems as though it never fails - by the time the...
There's definitely no shortage of things to do in the Midlands to cool off during the hot summer months. We've got Lake Murray and Lake Wateree nearby, splash pads, pools, and a handful of air-conditioned kid-friendly spaces. But sometimes...
Confession: I love the beach! The mountains are meh, but the beach is my happy place. When I'm there my mind is at ease and I soak in all the sun, sand, and saltwater I can. Nothing says "escape...
I never really appreciated the outdoors until I became mother. After my son was born (and I was on maternity leave and then a stay-at-home mom), I was looking for fun things for the two of us to do...
In my pumping journey, I have had the opportunity to pump in various locations, including in the car, on an airplane, and at the airport. I usually travel with my baby, who drinks everything I pump within 6-8 hours, so...
I have been humming “Jamaica, Bahamas, come on pretty mama…” for weeks now. Y’all, my husband and I are taking a vacation to Jamaica and we are not bringing our daughter along. I cannot wait to spend six days in...
I have been blessed to be married to my husband for almost 10 years and every year, without exception, we have made it a priority to take an anniversary trip. There have only been two years when we didn't...
There is no doubt that Myrtle Beach is our state's best-known and most popular beach. But South Carolina has many other wonderful family-friendly beaches that are also great places to spend your summer vacation or take a day trip....
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