Before I became a parent, I was what one might call a joiner, to borrow a term I first heard on Dirty Dancing. Commitment came easily to me. I didn't hesitate to volunteer at church, or to stay late at work,...
I am a full-time working mom of a toddler. And that's just the beginning of things to describe me. I am a stepmom to two teenage girls, wife of a busy and active rugby player/working dad, middle child, assistant...
As a history buff, I love educational trips. Isn't it fun to go to a completely new place that you've never been to before and learn and experience something new? I sure think so! As South Carolinians, we are...
You may have heard of Attachment Parenting. It made a big splash a few years ago, notably on a Time magazine cover "Are You Mom Enough?" with a mom breastfeeding her three-year-old pictured.  I'll admit, I'm became an attachment parent...
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The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating Spring Break from April 2 – 6 with 50% off general admission for kids aged 12 and under. Plus, guests can enjoy immersive experiences in the 4D theater and planetarium.  Now showing at...
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby. In the ideal world that is how I would have liked for things to happen, but it did not. Even though parts of my life did not go as planned, I...
Joining your schools PTO is a great way to stay and get involved with the activities going on in your child's school. My daughter goes to East Point Academy, a Mandarin Immersion school in West Columbia and Cayce. Even...
Spring Break is right around the corner! Not planning a big family trip? Try these ideas for things to keep the kiddos entertained and happy during their time off from school.  10 Things to Do at Home and Around Town 1....
When I was a little kid, I loved watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. I loved the puppets and used to think about how fun it would be to ride on the trolley. The visits Mr. Rogers took to see different...
Warmer weather in famously hot Columbia can offer a lot of opportunities -- from volunteering to water play to reading programs to travel, and everything in between! But what about those days when the temps are over 100 degrees and...
The weather is warming up and the rain continues to fall! So what to do with a rainy day and a busy toddler, plus a newborn? Craft time! With a little bit of luck you can create your own...
I had a baby almost four months ago. He’s our second child. I'm now a mom of two. And, of course, I thought "my husband and I have done this before and no little four pound baby will rule...
My first memory is of being about three years old, and I am sitting in the driver's seat of my dad's boat. I can remember seeing my dad and uncle leaning over the front of the boat working on...
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