Monthly Archives: June 2014
Encouraging the Reluctant Reader
I am a reader. I grew up imagining myself as a teacher and what my classroom would look and feel like, and reading was...
A Guide to 4th of July Celebrations Around Columbia
Columbia
Blowfish Baseball & Fireworks Show
Date: Thursday, July 3, Friday July 4, and Saturday, July 5, 2012
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Location: Capital City Stadium, 301 S Assembly...
A Mom’s Guide to Lexington Parks
Playgrounds and parks are a staple in our routine. It gets my three boys and me out of the house and uses up their...
Unexpected Places to Make Mama Friends
No doubt about it, being a mama is hard work. But meeting mamas with kids who are around the same age can help lessen...
That Conversation :: Kids and Firearms
You know you have to ask it. You can’t let your child play over there until you do. You swallow hard, take a deep...
6 Must-See Museums in the Midlands
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...
A Columbia Mom’s Guide to Homeschool Activities and Resources Outside the...
When I was attending Columbia International University, I remember the Dean of Women addressing us in chapel one day, asking how many of us...
Meal Planning :: An Easy Way to Save Time and Money
Whether you consider yourself to be a novice chef or a gourmet cook, planning meals in advance will save you time and money. It...
The Low-Income Family :: Making it Work with Less
I fell in love with this kid (that's what I call him because he was 21 at the time) and we would go walking...
8 Tips for Camping with Small Children – and Actually Enjoying...
It's that time of year - when we think "hey, let's take the kids camping!"
I am not a stellar camper – I’ve probably camped...
How to Benefit the Most from a Moms Group
{Yesterday Sarah blogged about local moms groups in her post Looking to Connect? Local Moms Groups Offer Friendship, Fun. Today she is following up...
Looking to Connect? Local Moms Groups Offer Friendship, Fun
When I found out our family was moving to Columbia, the very first thing I did was look for local moms groups. I wanted...
Summer 2014 Bucket List
Summer vacation is officially up and running in our house. While my toddler is not yet school age, she did go to a Mother's...
Turning Creativity Into Something That Pays
Do you have an eye for design, a craft pile ready to explode with fresh ideas, or a knack for knowing what others want?...