Marie Bentley
Marie is a freelance writer and homeschooling mom of four – three adult kids and an 11-year-old – who, for the last 16 years has made the Lowcountry her home. While her family spends a large portion of the year traveling throughout the country, she's actually quite the homebody. When she's not writing – something she's been doing for almost 30 years– Marie loves getting out and about in Charleston, weaving local history into her youngest' homeschool lessons, and exploring the many resources, sites, museums, and landscapes SC has to offer. One of Marie's bucket list items is to visit/hike each of the 47 state parks. Will this be the year she completes the goal?
Marie chronicles all of it on her homeschool blog and YouTube channel.
Road Trips From Charleston SC: 6 Weekend Getaways the Whole Family Will Love
Living in Charleston can feel like a vacation most days, especially when roaming around at the Pineapple Fountain, cooling off at the many splash pads, or visiting one of the local Charleston area beaches....
Shark Tooth Hunting in Charleston: The Best Spots
There are many things I’d never considered prior to moving to Charleston from New England. There are foods and beverages I’d never had the opportunity to try, like shrimp and grits, boiled peanuts, and...
19 Valentine’s Day Lunchbox Snack Ideas
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! Whether you’re celebrating with your partner, kids, or friends, you’re likely looking forward to the delicious treats that come with this romantic holiday.
If you’re packing a lunchbox on Valentine’s...
My Child’s Epilepsy Diagnosis Changed How I Parent
I didn’t expect to hear her diagnosis over the phone: “She has Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. She needs to take Lamotrigine; you can pick it up at the pharmacy first thing in the morning.”
Looking back...
Guide to Charleston Area Dentists & Orthodontists
As soon as those first little baby teeth start to sprout, parents start to have questions about their kiddo’s teeth! How soon do we take them to the dentist? How often do they need...
Ultimate Guide to Winter Break Camps Around Charleston
Winter break is just around the corner, and while the kids are out of school many parents are looking for ways to fill their little one's days. Whether you need time for yourself to...
5 Reasons I Love Living in North Charleston
Yes, you read that right. I really do love loving in North Charleston. Despite what you've heard or think you know about South Carolina's third-largest city, North Charleston has quite a bit to offer...
Charleston Moms Gift Guide
Mother's Day is just around the corner, but let's be honest, moms work hard and deserve to be treated and recognized all year long! We've put this Gift Guide For Moms together to help...
A Sense of Community and Friendship at Sunday Brunch Farmers Market
While you really can't go wrong at any Farmers Markets in Charleston, there's just something about the vibe of James Island that cannot be beaten! While I do not live on James Island myself,...
13 Black History Month Picture Books for Kids
I met my biological father for the first time at 18 and spent a year living with him in San Francisco, California. I had grown up in a white household, in a predominantly white...