Monthly Archives: March 2014
When Numbers Don’t Make Sense: Life with Dyscalculia
Go back to third grade. You remember those multiplication drills, right? Timed: 100 problems in 10 minutes. Then 7 minutes. Then 4 minutes. Rows...
Is Your Child Behind?
I love words. Boggle and Scrabble were some of my favorite childhood games. My main "love language" is "words of affirmation." Some of my...
Healthy Sneaky Snacks for the Picky Eater
If your kids are anything like mine, it can be tough to get them to eat healthy - especially snacks! Over time I've tried...
Mommy Foodie Fair :: A Columbia Mom’s Night Out
Moms, grab a friend, schedule the babysitter, and get ready for a NIGHT OUT!
On Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30pm, Columbia SC Moms Blog will...
15 Fun Facts About Riverbanks Zoo
Let’s be honest: Riverbanks Zoo just might be one of the best reasons to live in Columbia. Very few mid-sized cities can boast zoos...
An Open Letter To Weary Moms Everywhere
Dear Moms,
I know at times you grow weary with all of the diaper changes, feedings, and sleepless nights. I truly do understand. I was...
Look, I’m Dancing!
"One, two, three, four, two, two, three, four, turn, two, three, four..."
The choreographer counts steadily, and my mouth tightens with tension, because this isn't...
Run for a Cause with Moms in Training {Sponsored Post}
The clock buzzed at just after 5 a.m., but I was already awake. I hadn't slept much the night before. I was too nervous...
My Choice :: Work Outside the Home Mom
When I first decided to go back to work, there was a major practical reason: family finances. We had just relocated to South Carolina,...
My Choice :: Stay at Home Mom
On a normal day my husband takes our six year old son, Grayson, to school at 8:00. Later at 10:00 he wakes our daughter...
The Perfect Movie Theater for Kids – The Big Mo Drive-In!
Last Saturday my family and I decided to try out The Big Mo drive-in movie theater in Monetta.
My oldest son is a very sensitive child...
Tot Trade – An Insider’s Guide to Shopping Columbia’s Largest Children’s...
If you are outfitting one child or several, it gets expensive. And when they're little, they rapidly outgrow all of their clothes and toys,...
Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day!
The time is once again upon us to don our festive green and drink our Shamrock Milkshakes; St. Patrick’s day is here! It seems...
Recipes Around the Clock: Time for Dessert! Banana Cake with Brown...
I buy a lot of items in bulk at my local farmer’s market, and bananas are no exception. I freeze most of them for...