Monthly Archives: December 2014
7 Things That Go Straight to “Kid Craft Purgatory”
Nothing says “craft time” quite like the Christmas season. And craft time is in full swing at our house. If you know me at...
Dear Santa … Love, Mom
"Santa Claus had not given (Pa and Ma) anything at all. Santa Claus did not give grown people presents, but that was not because they...
The Mom Without a House :: When Enough Doesn’t Feel Like...
Before I got married, I felt like the oddball because I was the mom without a husband. No matter which way you swing it,...
Animal Kingdom :: Why I Want Pets in My Kids’ Lives
The number of pets in our home never fails to get a reaction. "Why so many?" visitors say. Or, "Oh my gosh that's a...
Homework Help :: From the Teacher’s Desk
Tears, doors slamming, and all out meltdowns often ensue over the homework battle. There is no denying that homework time can be less than...
Taste the Difference with Premium Olive Oils and Vinegars :: Flavorful...
A year ago I was going to eat with my family at The Flight Deck in Lexington and a store in the shopping center...
Merry Christmakkah! How Our Family Blends Holiday Traditions
Hi, my name is Ashleigh and I am a Jew who married a gentile. And I send my firstborn to a Baptist preschool. And...
Happy Birthday! Merry Christmas! How to Help a December Birthday Stand...
My birthday is December 16, nine days before Christmas. My parents tried their best to keep my birthday and Christmas two separate occasions, but...
5 Basic Lesson Plans for Teaching Your Teen to Drive
No one will ever call me OCD and I am okay with that. Teaching my daughter to drive, however, has brought me as pretty...
Bump Diaries :: Month 2
Welcome to Bump Diaries – a new series on Columbia SC Moms Blog! One of our contributors is expecting, and here she will share her journey...
5 Ways to Keep Toys Organized (even after the holidays)
'Twas the morning of Christmas, when all through the house
The children were stirring, including the spouse.
They ran to the tree, to see what was...
Free Yourself from Housework with CottageCare {Giveaway and Discount Included!}
Growing up, my mom did it all. She stayed at home with three kids, made three meals a day, kept the house in running...
Finding Joy After Losing a Twin to TTTS :: Kathryn Day...
To What Lengths Would You Go to Save Your Dying Child?
We have all watched with hope and admiration as Eliza's parents launched the #SavingEliza...
Beyond the Cookie :: 4 Alternative Holiday Treats
December seems to be the month of the cookie -- decorating, swapping, and gift giving every flavor from sugar to chocolate to peppermint. This...