Charleston Moms

Things feel a little off as of late, like there is bad juju in the air. Hate crimes, natural disasters and disheartening politics are all I see on the news and, maybe it's just me, but lately the world just...

Today I took a pregnancy test. And it came back with a bright blue plus sign. A more naive version of me would be rejoicing right now, especially after all the struggle and strife the last year has brought....

I know, I know. Everyone wants a mom friend that doesn’t judge them if they wear sweatpants to the playground. Who wants to drink wine during a play date. Who doesn’t care if your house is a mess. All...

Okay moms (and dads), am I the only one who loves the movie Frozen? I can't possibly be, right? I seriously love it! My daughter and I watch it all the time - literally at least once a day,...

The excitement at dusting off decades old decorations. The plethora of local festivals and fun-filled events. The promise of a wide-open pumpkin patch. The slimy feeling of pumpkin guts. The salty roastedness of pumpkin seeds. The daily dilemma to cave to my craving for...

We all know that it's both healthier and less expensive to cook at home. But, if it's getting late and you haven't been to the grocery store in a while, that pizza delivery starts looking more and more tempting....

Before becoming a mother, I couldn't quite understand why most women struggled with accepting their postpartum bodies. It baffled me the amounts of pressure placed on women to "snap back" after giving birth. My thoughts were, "You just carried...

This month is my one year anniversary of writing for Charleston Mom's Blog and I want to share with readers what it's actually like to contribute to a local mom's blog.  I wasn't sure what to expect when I applied...

As a family of three and in the process of building a home, it feels like recently we have had to make a million and one decisions.   Today's decision was whether or not to bring our 2 1/2 year...

Being a mom, I constantly battle to find and keep balance in my life. I’m pulled in a thousand different directions, trying to focus on being a mother, a wife, a sister, a friend, a leader, a colleague, a...