For some parents, getting their kids to participate in home cleaning or other household chores may not be an issue – but for the vast majority, it definitely is! Household chores are, in fact, often regarded as tedious and...
I asked my nine-year-old how long he thought was adequate for screen time. Without missing a beat he answered, “Four hours.” I asked my twelve-year-old what he thought, but he was on his phone with his headphones on and...
Summer is here, and for many of us, that means vacation! Errr, a vacation for our family, and more work for us moms, amirite!?
With young kiddos, a vacation can be a lot of work: packing, trying to maintain a...
One of the major perks that we all love about living in the Lowcountry is being so close to the beach, amirite?! With the beach, comes the sand, and I don't know about you, but I like to feel...
“If it starts raining, we’re leaving.”
That was my husband’s declaration as we arrived at the outdoor amphitheater in Atlanta. It had taken more than five hours to drive there from our home in Beaufort, SC, and while we were...
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Forget flowers and candy, it’s all about giving mom more time. As a working mother of five, here are a few helpful tips on gift-giving to make this the best Mother’s Day...
Raising children is an art, not a science. My husband and I agree. From our role in the parenting world, parenting seems more like a cut and paste of different philosophies. Things from our childhood, tips we learn from...
Minimalism is so hot right now. The popularity of Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizer/author who inspired us to clean out our closets, speaks to our universal craving for simplicity. More stuff does not equal more joy; it’s the basics...
Isn't it funny how hard we try to make things perfect? Heck, "Pinterest Perfect" is a thing for a reason. I definitely spend endless time on making situations and experiences perfect. In reality, those things don't matter - it's...
Rule 1: A clean house is not a prerequisite for having guests over
When spring arrives, it is like a breath of fresh air. The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining . . . It should be celebrated! So...
Your Guide To Charleston
Weekend Events for Kids
The Junior League of Charleston (JLC) Diaper Bank collects, packages, and works with community partner organizations to distribute diapers to the community. For countless...
