Tag: kids
3 Hanukkah Crafts for Kids
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
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
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...
Top 5 Family Vacation Destinations Near Columbia
With summer in full swing, dreams of family adventures emerge. The choices for family getaways can sometimes seem overwhelming. Questions like "Will this be...
Mom Confession :: I Don’t Treat My Kids Equally
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
#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
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
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
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
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...
100 {Mostly FREE} Boredom Busters
Are you tired of hearing, "I'M BORED?!" I know I am! Fortunately, there are quite a few ways to cure that boredom! So, here...
4 Ways Working Moms Can Make the Most of Summer Break
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
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
I stood there watching the kids enjoying their pizza. They were all sitting around the party table talking and laughing together. I looked around...