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Top Spots in Columbia to Brunch with Kids
In my pre-baby days, brunch was one of my favorite weekend activities. There was nothing I loved more than catching up with friends over crab cake Benedict and bottomless mimosas. When Nora was a wee...
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Mommy Foodie Fair :: New Details!
A few weeks ago we announced our upcoming event: a Mommy Foodie Fair Moms Night Out in collaboration with Dishcrawl and City Moms Blog Network. We will be joining 15 other City Moms Blog sister site...
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Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Mommy Foodie Fair
The Mommy Foodie Fair is just a week away on Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30 p.m.!! Have you invited a friend and purchased your tickets?! No? Well, we are here to do a little convincing as to WHY you won’t...
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Creative Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Columbia with Kids
It’s Cinco de Mayo, which, if you remember your Sesame Street Spanish, means “the 5th of May”. No, it’s not Mexican Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo began to commemorate the victory of the Mexican army...
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Best Sweet Tea in the Columbia :: In Honor of National Iced Tea Month
These days there’s a “holiday” for everything. But considering I’m a Southerner who continues to live in the South, National Iced Tea Month is one that I’m happy to celebrate. If you order tea in...
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Weekend Events for Kids {July 4, 5, 6}
Friday, July 4 Lexington County Peach Festival The 56th Annual Lexington County Peach Festival will be a day filled with a parade, live entertainment, over 100 Art & Craft Exhibits, an antique car...
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7 Ideas for Budget-Friendly Date Nights
Valentine’s (or any other occasion) doesn’t have to break the bank. There’s plenty to do around the Midlands to make your time together special on any budget (even a non-existent one). Here are 7...
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5 Ways to Make Cooking at Home Easier {and Save Money!}
Since my husband and I decided we are ready to start a family, we have been trying our best to save money (especially since we hear children can be expensive!). After sitting down and going over our...
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A Columbia Mom’s Guide to Allergy-Friendly Restaurants
It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week, and now that you’ve gotten the lowdown on what food allergies are and how to deal with them, as well as an allergy mom’s POV, it’s time to talk local resources. One...
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The Ultimate Summer Bucket List 2015 :: Over 100 Things to Do in Columbia
Summer vacation is officially up and running in our house. While my toddler is not yet school age, she did go to a Mother’s Morning Out program two mornings a week. To say Nora loves “school” is an...
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The Perfect Father’s Day Tour :: Columbia’s Best Breweries and Distilleries
When you’ve been married as long as I have and celebrated 17 years of Father’s Days, it can be difficult to come up with something different to celebrate how much you appreciate the man (and dad) in...
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Best Ice Cream Places in Columbia
For my family, summertime means ice cream time! Fortunately, Columbia has several cool ice cream and dessert places. Scoopy Doo Gelato Shop A cute little gelato shop in Five Points, Scoopy Doo has a...
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Places in Columbia Offering Free Ice Cream on National Ice Cream Day!
In honor of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 19, lots of ice cream shops are offering free scoops and discounts! What better way to beat the heat of a hot South Carolina afternoon than cooling...
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5 Reasons Why I Love Living in Chapin
Welcome parents, children and adult. As a new resident of the Midlands 2 years ago, I was eager to get any sort of information on the area that made our transition easier. Where are the best parks,...
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New to Columbia? Must-Know Driving Tips to Make Your Life Easier
New to Columbia? Welcome! Like most of the South, it’s a pretty welcoming place, and there is a lot to see and do here, from hiking trails, to museums, to shopping and dining, and more. It can be a...
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New to Town? How to Successfully Navigate the Different Columbia Areas
When I first moved here, I had no clue how to navigate around town, or even navigate conversations about Columbia. I didn’t know what people were referring to when they said “Northeast” and I as...
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Birthday Freebies in Columbia
Some people say birthdays are no longer fun after you turn 21 but I disagree. Life is what you make it. As I am in my late 20s I want to savor these years with my young growing family making memories....
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7 Ideas for Budget-Friendly Date Nights
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The Day the Chick-fil-A Went Broke
If you’re a young mommy or someone of child bearing years, then you have no doubt been made aware of the the facebook post by Jimmie Hall of Houston, TX. That’s the one. Jimmie shared with a few...
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Columbia’s Guide to the Best Southern Barbeque
I love southern barbeque. I’m not talking about grilling out. I’m talking about boston butt covered in mustard based sauce. In the south we call pulled pork “barbeque.” So if a local says they want...
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