Dear fellow homeschool moms,
It's May. May!!
That means we're almost done with our 180 days. It's almost summer, and even if you homeschool during the summer months like us, the schedule will be different, the weather will be different, and hopefully different...
Mother's Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some fun-themed books! Here are five my family enjoyed.
The Greatest Mother's Day of All
This is a cute book written by an Australian author, Anne...
Mother's Day in Columbia and beyond is quickly approaching. Are you ready?!
I can't help but look back on my own mother and all the mother figures that shaped me into who I am today. My mother was always the...
Every year on the 5th of May, tacos and salsa take over the country. Cinco de Mayo, the day we celebrate the Mexican holiday commemorating the country's victory at The Battle of Puebla, is also the day for really...
Have you ever had to watch as your child almost died right in front of you? All you could do was stand there and feel absolutely helpless, praying that the medicine he was given would save his life. Everything...
Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week in May, which this year is May 6-10. Thinking about a Teacher Appreciation Week gift give your child's teacher? Before you run to Pinterest to search for cute ideas, I asked...
Imagine the upheaval of being torn from everything familiar – home, family, and routine – thrust into a world of uncertainty and fear. This is the harsh reality for thousands of children across our state.
Thornwell is a Christian ministry...
May in Columbia is full of fun – from puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is to do.
Don’t forget to check out our local guides...
April is Cesarean Awareness month. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), cesarean birth is the delivery of a baby through surgical incisions made in the abdomen and uterus.
Here in the US, one in three babies...
After two difficult years of struggling with infertility, my husband and I were ecstatic over the arrival of our baby girl. We had visions of family walks and family game nights, our little angel swaddled up beside us peacefully...
I am a mother raising teenagers - three of them. I find that every journey with each child has been different. But I expected it would be since they all have different personalities.
I often wish I was...
On October 11, 2021 we had a perfect baby girl through a smooth delivery (as smooth as it can go as an anxious new mom!), and we were welcomed into parenthood. I was hopeful, eager, excited, and nervous as...
Ah, Passover. My mouth waters thinking about Seder dinner with matzo ball soup and brisket, followed by chocolate-covered matzo for dessert. That first Passover morning I can't wait to shove a forkful of matzo brie (matzo fried with eggs) in...
Most of us grow up hearing how easy it is to get pregnant. "It can happen your first time," we hear, and a lot of us know people for whom this is the case. What we don't hear about...
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Mother’s Day in Columbia: 4 Ways to Make Mom Feel Special!
Mother's Day in Columbia and beyond is quickly approaching. Are you ready?!
I can't help but look back on my own mother and all the...
