Alicia Hughes
A New Jersey native who moved to Charleston in 1999. She met her husband, Rusty at Arts in 2001, got married at the Summerall Chapel at the Citadel and celebrated at Lowndes Grove Plantation in 2003. Moved to Daniel Island in 2007, where her son was born. Soon thereafter had a daughter and thought her family was complete (never say never!) Became a virtual educator in 2010 and then an administrator in 2013. In 2017, the family was blessed with another daughter, (surprise!) and have spent the last few years enjoying all that life with three kids in Charleston has to offer……..boating, beaching, eating, concert-ing, traveling, and celebrating the amazing Lowcountry!
The Last Christmases
I know y’all have read the post about only having eighteen summers with your babies. It appears on social media platforms on repeat at the start of each summer season and brings me to...
Be Thankful for it ALL
In this season of thanks, we so often look at our lives and celebrate and appreciate all that we have. Health, home, family, friends, food, cars, vacations, pets, and all the good.
But being thankful...
What is the Best Spacing Between Babies?
When planning for your family, I am sure you have had dreams of the number of children you will have and the spacing between each child. If you are fortunate enough to get pregnant...
Take the Break!
I have read no more than 100 articles/posts/blogs regarding the importance of taking the vacay. And I couldn't agree more. Except, I have discovered we, and I mostly mean me, need some clarity around...
The One Looking Back at Me
I looked in the mirror the other day and almost didn’t recognize the girl staring back at me. I mean, there was a GREY HAIR coming out of her eyebrow. EW! And when did...
Every New Beginning Comes From Some Other Beginning’s End
We have just finished the season of celebrating the end. End of preschool. End of elementary. Middle. High school and beyond. We have gone to various celebrations, graduations, clap-outs, parties, and farewells. We have...
Home Is Where My Heart Is
You don’t have to work in real estate to know that the Charleston real estate market is BOOMING. Things are selling for crazy prices at a rapid pace. And although I am not in...
Turning 13
My son just turned 13. Did you get teary-eyed? Shiver? Smile with bittersweet nostalgia? That number is one that every mother looks towards as a huge turning point. As if reaching that number is...
A Letter to My Chosen Family
Dear Chosen Family,
I miss y’all. So much! Remember the days when we were together. All. The. Time? Long Saturdays at the pool? Sunday Fundays in the backyard? Weekend getaways to the beach or the...
Striking a Discord With an App Popular Amongst Teens
Gosh, y’all! Raising a teen today? Not. Easy. I mean, I didn’t think it would be, but there is literally a whole new world to navigate that we historically have little experience to call...