Dena J. DiOrio
Dena is a writer and a loving mother to her very busy toddler son and rescue dog. Although her favorite job is being a mom to her two awesome boys, she also has a penchant for experiential travel, eclectic cuisine, and all things spa. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Dena moved to the Lowcountry from New York City where she worked for international hoteliers and at some of the city's top restaurants. She recently received an MS in Professional Writing from New York University. An avid yogi and snowboarder, Dena enjoys playing at the beach with her son, teaching him how to snowboard, and going on family road trips with both her boys.
How the Power of Gratitude Impacts Well-Being
Gratitude is attitude.
You’ve probably heard this expression before. I had, too, but I didn’t quite understand the meaning until I began to cultivate a gratitude practice of my own.
When I first moved to Charleston...
Family-Friendly Ski Resorts Near Charleston
Looking to plan a family-friendly ski or snowboard trip? Consider one of these six mountains, all within a six-hour drive from Charleston. No flying required!
Family-Friendly Ski Resorts
Cataloochee Ski Area
Location: Maggie Valley, NC
Distance from CHS:...
The Nursery, Our Sanctuary
Without a doubt, my son’s nursery is the most peaceful room in our home, which is a modest two-bedroom apartment. It’s not just where my 18-month-old sleeps, and often my dog, and sometimes even...
Salute to the Sun: International Day of Yoga
Time to get your asana on! Did you know that today is the International Day of Yoga?
Celebrated annually around the world on June 21st since 2015, International Day of Yoga falls on the longest...
Baby Food Doesn’t Have to be Boring
When the news broke a few months ago that several popular brands of baby food (some even labeled organic!) contained toxic heavy metals like arsenic, lead, and mercury, it was a no-brainer for me...
Explore SC: Tiny’s Big Adventure (Travelers Rest)
When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. That’s how I felt when I had to travel for the first time in over a year to attend a therapy session being held in the...
Self-Soothing Techniques for Busy Moms
Babies learn how to calm themselves down by self-soothing early on in their development and hopefully, this skill is carried into adulthood. When I started therapy last fall, I was reintroduced to this concept...
14 Creative Ways to Reignite the Spark
Let’s be honest. The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on all of our interpersonal relationships, especially on the home front. Looking to reconnect with your significant other in more ways than one? Buck the...
2020 Babies Will Finally Get the Credit They Deserve
Had a baby in 2020? Congratulations on the new addition to your family! You could be celebrating even more great news as the wait is finally over for your dependent stimulus money!
Parents of children...
Lessons Learned From Becoming a Parent During the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has challenged us to leave our comfort zones, our bad habits, and anything trivial behind, pushing us to grow in so many ways. Collectively, we have all experienced an overriding sense...
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