It's summer again, which means parks, playgrounds, pools and splash pads. But when the heat is too hot to beat, we suggest heading indoors to check out some local museums. The Midlands has a bounty of history and learning to...
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...
On a scorching hot Tuesday last July, my kids and I decided to head out of town and take a day trip to Richardson's Lake Water Park and Outdoor Recreation Area. We had a blast! Located in Warrenville right near Aiken,...
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...
My husband and I recently did something we haven’t done before: we took a fun vacation with our kids.
Don’t get me wrong – we’ve been lucky enough to travel with the girls and haven’t shied away from big, adventurous...
Here in Columbia, it seems when families want to escape, the natural urge is to head east, to the beach. I love the beach. Being near the ocean feels like home to me, having grown up in Eastern North...
When you live in South Carolina, snow is far from a sure thing. While this is not necessarily bad thing for those of us who detest the cold, it can be kind of a bummer for children - doubly...
I hate to admit it, but I can't stand throwing birthday parties for my daughters. Not because of the expense or the effort. Not because I overdo the details and wear myself out. I am by no means a...
I have three small children, and getting them packed to go anywhere is a huge feat, much less to go out of state (therefore we don't travel very often). However, we took our first road trip in a very...
Columbia SC Moms Blog is honored to partner with Fathom Travel Ltd. to bring our readers the following post. All opinions are our own.
Do you love traveling to new destinations, experiencing different countries and cultures while also helping make our world...
Somewhere in the last year, between planning various mini-getaways, I had an epiphany. I hate hotels. Home rental is where it's at.
To elaborate, I really hate taking our family of five on vacation and staying in a hotel. We...
The holidays are over, the excitement of Christmas and the new year have subsided, and all we’re left to show for it are a few extra pounds, more clutter around the house, and the chaos of our old routine....
The butterflies are on their way to Greenville! Hundreds of them, to be precise. On June 1, 2017, Roper Mountain Science Center will open its gates for the second annual Butterfly Adventure, one of the most unique experiences in...
My very first post for Columbia Mom was an introduction to Great Wolf Lodge. That was all the way back in 2015! My kids were five, three, and two at the time, and we had been a few times...
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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...
