Barbara Reggio

Barbara Reggio
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Barbara Reggio is a wife, mother, and small business owner. She has been married to Jonathan since May 2011, and they are partners in parenting their two children, Lucie (January 2012) and Asher (April 2014). The Reggio family relocated to West Columbia from Long Island, NY in March 2013 when Jonathan accepted a job transfer. She has the best of both worlds working both outside the home at a Customs House Brokerage and running her home based business, Trendy Babywearing. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Maritime Studies from the State University of New York at Maritime College. When she is not working or writing articles for Columbia SC Moms Blog, Barbara enjoys walking at the Riverbanks Zoo with her family, babywearing, reading, singing along to the radio (loudly) in her car, loom knitting, documenting her children's lives with photography, and writing on her personal blog http://www.trendsettermom.com/. Barbara is currently working on her goal of becoming a lifetime member with Weight Watchers.

The Journey No New Parents Expect to Take :: A NICU Story

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My son, Asher, was born on April 10, 2014.  That was the day I became a mom for the second time.  I also, quite unwillingly, joined the club no one wants to belong to....

How I Became a Mother :: Life’s Little “Coincidences”

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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...

My Choice :: Work Outside the Home Mom

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When I first decided to go back to work, there was a major practical reason: family finances. We had just relocated to South Carolina, and we were stuck paying rent for our West Columbia...

Packing a Hospital Bag for Delivery :: What You REALLY Need

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When I gave birth to Lucie, the nurses in the hospital referred to us as Mr. & Mrs. Hoarder. We weren't sure what we would need, so we brought everything (except the kitchen sink). Looking...

Travel Tips for Parents of Small Children

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Traveling with little ones can be quite a challenge. They don't like to sit still for long periods of time, they have tiny tummies, they make big messes, and they can only entertain themselves...