As Christmas rolls around, my first question to my kids is, “So, what do you want for Christmas this year?” Of course, they joyfully provide me with their lists of most-coveted toys, video games, and obnoxiously-oversized stuffed animals. Truthfully,...
Tis’ the season for making a list and checking it twice.  In my house, our list includes two winter birthdays, plus the busy holiday season, which means my house explodes with stuff. As an aspiring minimalist, this stresses me out...
I remember when I was a child, each year on Christmas Eve my parents would allow my sisters and me to open one Christmas present. We’d take our baths. We’d put on our cozy pajamas. I remember they were...
The hustle is REAL for many of our fellow moms who are working during nap times and after bedtimes in pursuit of their dreams, so in the spirit of the holiday, let’s support these hard-working #BossMoms and purchase at...
As an adult, I have acquired a new guilty pleasure – Hallmark Christmas Movies. Although who am I kidding, I also occasionally partake in the Hallmark fall collection. There is something about being transformed into a world of predictability...
With cooler weather here and the holidays in full swing, it’s a common anthem: “I love the weekends!” Charleston is a great place to live and play! But with so much to do, how do you choose? This is...

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My brother and I were adopted. Mama handled it beautifully for us because we just always knew. She said we were special because we were chosen, and it was kind of a non-issue for me as a child until...
I went completely nutters. I wish I could put all the blame on my hormones being out of whack as I was pregnant at one point BUT I volunteered AGAIN! I think I have to admit that I actually enjoyed...
*Thank you to Jen Van Buskirk for this guest post about organizing your children's toys to keep a clutter-free home! I remember as a child I had a room FULL of toys, stuffed animals and ohhh the barbies...barbie clothes, barbie...
“I’m a superhero farmer, and I’m here to save the day,” says my son, jumping from the couch. He’s wearing a straw hat. A blue cape is wrapped around his shoulders. He runs into the kitchen where I’m washing dishes,...

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Mason Prep is an independent, Pre-K-8th school located in the heart of downtown Charleston. Mason Prep's strong academics, engaging activities, and consistent character education create...