Tag: kids

The REAL Meaning of the Easter Basket {& Best Ways to...

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With Easter right around the corner, I started thinking about what I would put in my son’s Easter basket. As a Christian, I know...

3 Hanukkah Crafts for Kids

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A great way to teach children about the traditions and story of Hanukkah is through play and crafts. Here are three kid-friendly crafts to...

6 Outdoor Spots in Columbia for Perfect Family Photographs

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Whether you have chosen a professional photographer or are equipped with your own point and shoot, finding the best place to take family photos...

My 11-Year-Old Still Can’t Tie His Shoelaces

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Tying shoes. Yeah. It's just one of those things... "He'll figure it out when he's old enough to care what other people think."  I remember the...

Mom Confession :: I Don’t Treat My Kids Equally

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Recently I was in a situation with a family member – whom I’ll refer to as Grace. Grace stated, “I would never do something...

2022 Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps Around Columbia

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#1 Guide to Summer Camps in Columbia It’s time for the number one resource utilized year after year by Columbia area families – the Ultimate...

Moms to See in the 803 :: Ashley Kates

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I remember driving through downtown Lexington while pregnant with my second daughter, and seeing Mom+Me Strong. It was a fitness center with children's toys...

Finding Gratitude During COVID

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2020 is the first year many of us can agree: it sucked.  A lot, if not most of us, know someone that has been...

Guide to Columbia Area Pumpkin Patches

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Fall is my favorite time of year. I start planning out my fall activities weeks in advance. Let's not even get started on when...

The Unbreakable Bond of Brotherhood

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A couple of years ago, I happened to watch my then 14-year-old son Arjun carrying his 12-year-old brother Armaan on his shoulders. Armaan was clutching...

4 Ways Working Moms Can Make the Most of Summer Break

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Like so many other parents out there, my work doesn't stop for summer break. It doesn't even slow down a little. It can be...

5 Ways Under $5 to Stay Cool in Columbia this Summer

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Are you trying to stay cool and keep the kids busy? Let's face it, Columbia is famously hot! And parenting can be infamously expensive. So,...

When You Feel Alone as an Allergy Mom

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I stood there watching the kids enjoying their pizza. They were all sitting around the party table talking and laughing together. I looked around...

Melanoma Awareness Month :: What Moms Need To Know

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May is Melanoma Awareness Month. I know, it’s not something most people celebrate or even know about. It tends to be a pretty somber...