As summer winds down and fall approaches, one favorite family activity is going to pick apples at an orchard.  Here are some things you may not know about apple orchards -  Did you know that most pick your own farms grow dwarf...
When looking for places around Columbia to visit, you would be missing out if you never considered Concord, North Carolina. Approximately 30 minutes north of Charlotte, Concord is historically a mill town which most of us know for the...
My very first post for Columbia Mom was an introduction to Great Wolf Lodge. That was all the way back in 2015! My kids were five, three, and two at the time, and we had been a few times...
The first time I saw Taylor Swift perform, she was seventeen years old and opening up for Rascal Flatts. My husband and I had no idea who she was, as she was just breaking into the business at the...
Want to have a unique, learning experience with your family?! The Biltmore Estate is exploding with rich history, gorgeous landscapes and things to do! The best part is... it is only two hours from Columbia making for a completely...
I never really appreciated the outdoors until I became mother. After my son was born (and I was on maternity leave and then a stay-at-home mom), I was looking for fun things for the two of us to do...
My family loves exploring all that Columbia has to offer. But we also enjoy taking day trips trips to Charleston. It's so fun and easy!  Like many places in South Carolina, Charleston is rich in history. There are so many...
There is no doubt that Myrtle Beach is our state's best-known and most popular beach. But South Carolina has many other wonderful family-friendly beaches that are also great places to spend your summer vacation or take a day trip....
My husband and I are huge fans of the Netflix show Outer Banks. If you've watched it (and, as its name implies) you know that the show is set in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. However, did you...
If you watch Tik Tok or any of the new reels, there is consistent new message that we're hearing from parents around the world; "Forget those kids," has been the raining mantra for parents as they are navigating parenthood...
I have always been an outdoors kind of person. When I was younger I enjoyed playing outside, no matter what time of year it was. I grew up going on camping trips, to the beach, hiking, and more. This...
Living in Columbia is so lucky; we are central to everything, and in less than two hours, you can be swimming in the ocean or climbing a glorious mountain. It’s the perfect home base for some really memorable day...
Traveling can be a fun and great way to get out of the routine, as well as discover new places, new cultures, new traditions, and new things to do (even if you travel within the country, there are many...
As a history buff, I love educational trips. Isn't it fun to go to a completely new place that you've never been to before and learn and experience something new? I sure think so! As South Carolinians, we are...
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