Elizabeth Crabtree Killen
Elizabeth grew up in the lake country of Minnesota, and she has always loved the water. She was thrilled when her work as a public health researcher and hospital administrator brought her to MUSC in 2012. Charleston has been the setting of all her greatest adventures, the best of which is being a mother to her 7-year-old daughter, Annabeth, then later in life finding love with her husband, Tim. She became a stepmother to his two teenagers, and now she’s also the mother of ‘two under two.' Elizabeth and her family live on Wadmalaw Island where they enjoy being on the water and in a space that accommodates the activities of their large, blended family.
Things to Do in Charleston With Teens
I didn’t get the privilege of watching the teenager and pre-teen in my house become adolescents. I wasn’t part of their journey from the beginning. My stepdaughter was already 13 when my husband and...
8 Places to See Azaleas in the Lowcountry
My Love Letter to Charleston Spring
I was 12 years old the first time I saw Charleston in the spring. While on vacation at Hilton Head, my family made a day trip into the city....
Favorite Date Ideas on the Sea Islands With Your Sweetie
We all know Charleston is a food city with world-class cuisine. The downtown restaurants are remarkable; their chefs are celebrities, and for good reason! There’s no shortage of great spots for dates on the...
Grandparenting Across the Miles: Far Apart but Close at Heart
“The only parenting hack is grandparents.”
I saw this meme on Instagram and it simultaneously made me want to laugh and cry. I am the mother of three young children. My parents, whom I adore,...
A Guide to Lowcountry Oyster Roasts
I love winter in South Carolina. The beaches are all your own. The weight of the August heat is long lifted . . .
My husband (born and raised in South Carolina) feels differently. On...
Go, See, Explore: South Carolina’s Fall Mountain Getaways
When the weather cools, the days grow shorter, and the emerald green of the marsh grass dulls, our family hears the call of the mountains. We don’t have to travel far or even leave...
Tailgating Like a Pro in the Palmetto State
I grew up in Minnesota on ice fishing and tater-tot hot dish. I didn’t see the sacredness of college football until my mid-thirties when I met my husband. He was raised on super sweet...
Explore Along South Carolina’s Lighthouse Trail
Nearly a dozen lighthouses guard South Carolina’s coast. Most no longer provide light to guide seafarers, but they are all still rich in history and beauty. These lighthouses offer breathtaking views and glimpses into...
Goodbye and Goodnight: Lessons Learned at the Close of Two Under Two
My youngest daughter will turn two at the end of this month. When I give that sweet, flaxen-haired girl a goodnight kiss on the eve of her second birthday, I will say goodbye to...
Exploring Edisto Island: A Guide for Families
The road that leads to Edisto Island is narrow and tunneled by live oaks. Although only an hour’s drive from downtown Charleston, this is a place that feels remote and charmingly antiquated. Four generations...