Not only is it a good way for your kids to stay healthy and active, it can be loads of fun too. With the winter winding down, it’s the perfect time to get your kids ready for the fun and excitement that comes with Spring. There’s no better way to do that than with yoga. That’s right. Yoga...

Quality Goodrich Theaters has launched its’ Kids Summer Movies program. From June 15 through August 21, 2009, QGT will be showing one PG-rated movie for only $1. That’s 10 movies in 10 weeks! What a fantastic deal! Here’s the schedule of movies being shown each week at Columbia’s...

Bowling centers, schools, and other community organizations work together to launch a super summer activity option for kids and families…in the first ever “Kids Bowl Free” program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure,...

If you’re wondering why your neighbor has a nicer yard or garden than you do, they might have a dark little secret. Compost. That’s right. But, if you’re like me, you might not know how to get it, much less make it. We’re in luck. The city of Columbia is hosting a compost workshop...

With the economy in a slump, there’s no better time than the present to start teaching your kids about money. We found one bank that’s giving parents incentive to do so. First National Bank & Trust has created the Coindexter Club Savings Account for kids. But, what is it about this account...

Babysitting co-ops are fairly common and a boost to families who want to receive and give support. They also provide a very economical childcare option. Here is another idea to consider for parents of young children. When our youngest daughter, Katie was 18 months old, two friends and I created a Play...

Trying to find a restaurant the whole family can enjoy without busting your budget is challenging. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of local places that can help you squeeze those hard-earned dollars. To make it convenient, we’ve broken down the list by days of the week. Monday 9th...

Holiday weight gain. Go ahead, fill up your cookie plate. They won’t go to your thighs, we swear. Most people think that you can pack on a good 5 to 10 pounds this season. But the reality is that the average holiday weight gain is actually less than one pound! Basically, you’d have to consume...

This year has been great for gamers of all ages. We’ve compiled a list of the top rated kids video games for 2008. If you’d like to use this as a gift list for your children, be sure to find out which gaming system they have before you hit the stores. Ages 4 to 6 Itzabitza, is a reading and...

One of the most common overlooked items in budgeting is birthdays and gifts. In most households, these things don’t come up until a week or so prior to the actual birthday or event. So, how do you prevent these foreseeable events from busting your budget? For us, and most folks, it’s rather easy....