Kristi Bothur
Kristi is a pastor’s wife, mother, writer, and former public school teacher for English for Speakers of Other Languages. She grew up all over the United States as an Air Force brat, but moved to Columbia in the 1990s to attend Columbia International University, and has called the Midlands “home” ever since. Her days are kept full with the antics and activities of her children - homeschooling, church activities, American Heritage Girls, and Trail Life - as well as writing and leading her Columbia-based pregnancy loss ministry, Naomi’s Circle. Kristi is a contributing editor for “Rainbows and Redemption: Encouragement for the Journey of Pregnancy After Loss” (www.rainbowsandredemption.weebly.com) and a co-author of “Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother“ (sunshineafterstorm.us). She shares her thoughts about faith, family, and femininity on her blog, This Side of Heaven (www.thissideofheavenblog.com).
A Columbia Moms Guide :: Resources Available During Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Everyone seems to know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink ribbons, pink products, pink everything proclaims it, along with fundraising runs and corny pranks on Facebook. It affects a lot of people...
Helping Your Child Through Loss
Loss is a part of life. Most people have figured this out by adulthood and developed the skills necessary to navigate the rough waters of loss and find their way to the other side.
But...
I Never Thought I’d Become THAT Mom :: The Older Mom
Before you had kids, were there things you swore you would never do once you became a mother? You're not alone! In our series "I Never Thought I'd Become THAT Mom," we're sharing our...
Why We Chose to Homeschool
I'm already seeing the "back-to-school" pictures on my Facebook newsfeed as friends across the country send their children off to school, whether public or private.
For the second year in the row, we will take...
South Carolina :: One of the BEST States to Raise Kids {Despite Critics}
Recently, Good Housekeeping published an article online about the supposedly "best state" to raise a child. The editors got their information from the 25th edition of the KIDS COUNT Data Book, produced by the Annie E. Casey...
Kids and Cars :: Keeping Children Safe
I'm sure most of us have seen at least one heartbreaking article this summer about a child dying after being left in a hot car. It happened 44 times in 2013 and sadly, 2014 is moving...
10 Free Apps for Busy Moms!
Technology. It's supposed to save us time, and yet in the age of technology we are busier than ever ... and much of that is because of technology.
Take e-mail, for example. It's so much...
A Columbia Mom’s Guide to Homeschool Activities and Resources Outside the “Home”
When I was attending Columbia International University, I remember the Dean of Women addressing us in chapel one day, asking how many of us had ventured out into Columbia in the past couple of...
Walking with a Friend Through the Loss of a Child
For most parents, the thought that strikes fear in our hearts like no other is losing a child. No parent wants to outlive their children, and whether that child is unborn, an infant, a child,...
Vacation Bible School in the Midlands :: A Complete Guide and FAQ’s
The school year is wrapping up, and kids and parents alike are looking forward to a change of pace this summer. For many of us, summer means a more relaxed schedule. But for many...
How I Became a Mother :: Two on Earth and Three in Heaven
Columbia SC Moms Blog is bringing you its latest series titled “How I Became a Mother” in honor of Mother’s Day. Each of us has experienced a unique journey into motherhood. Some of us...
When Your Friend is “Infertile”
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week - an issue affecting one out of eight couples. Despite the large number of people who fall into this category, it still remains one of the few...
Homeschooling with Classical Conversations
Back in February, Kristi P. shared some information about the classical approach to homeschooling. This is now the approach our family uses to homeschool our daughter in kindergarten, but we came to it somewhat backwards.
This...
DIY Babywearing :: Save Money By Making Your Own Carrier
I was introduced to babywearing when my daughter was born and my mom gave me a ring sling she found at a consignment sale. It didn't last very long because the sling wasn't a...