Monthly Archives: November 2014

9 Things a Mom of a Type 1 Diabetes Child Won’t...

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Two summers ago, we got word that our 9-year-old nephew Timothy had been rushed to the emergency room, and then admitted to the hospital,...

Carolina-Clemson :: Family Fun and The Ultimate Football Rivalry

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I get it, football isn't the most obvious topic for a mom's blog. Even my editors were a little skeptical that this post had...

Travel Essential :: 5 Apps to Entertain Your Preschooler

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If you're headed out of town today for the Thanksgiving holiday, chances are your head is swimming with long lists of things to pack...

From Our Tables to Yours :: Columbia Mom Thanksgiving Recipes

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  There's something wonderful about Thanksgiving -- family and friends getting together to enjoy good food and time together to just be ... THANKFUL. There's...

Why I Won’t Be Shopping Black Friday

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When I graduated from college, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I had a shiny new liberal arts degree and no...

Your Guide to Black Friday Shopping Success

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are my two favorite shopping days of the holiday season, and it's partially due to the adrenaline rush I...

Holiday Mini Sessions with Gillen Photography

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Columbia SC Moms Blog is thrilled to partner with Gillen Photography to bring you one-stop shopping for your holiday mini sessions! Finding an amazing photographer for...

The Truth About Foster Care Adoption

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  When the children of South Carolina lay their head to rest at night, nearly 3,000 of them are not in their own beds at...

Top Things You Should NEVER Say to a Pregnant Woman

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  Have you noticed that being pregnant is an open invitation for family, friends, and complete strangers to have free reign over your body? All...

7 Tips for Surviving Bed Rest

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  Though it seems like a great mini-vacay before the baby arrives, bed rest is actually harder than you would expect. I spent three weeks on...

In the Kitchen With Kids :: How to Make Cinnamon Raisin...

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My boys are of the age where they are interested in helping me in the kitchen. They are also of the age where they...

Celebrating Thanksgiving When Your Heart is Broken

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Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. In spite of the Black Friday craziness, in spite of stores being open on Thursday (seriously?!?), it has...

In the Palm of My Hands {World Prematurity Day}

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"Well, today is the day!" the doctor announced with a smile. I glared back at her. I'd been in that stupid hospital bed for almost...

Get Cash for Kids’ Clothes :: Try Moxie Jean!

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It's so hard to pay full price for children's clothes, and I rarely do it. In fact, as soon as I was able to,...