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How To Be A Princess for a Day
Step 1: Put on your tiaras. If you're going to be a prince or princess, you need some bling. Pull out your favorite tiara and place it proudly upon your head. If you don't have a tiara, make one! A simple combination of construction paper and glitter will do. Getting into costume, even in a small way, helps with getting into character. Step 2: Head to the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry . ... Read more >
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Top 5 Things to Do on a Rainy Day
The Lowcountry treats us pretty well in terms of weather, as long as you like it hot nine months of the year. But what do you do when the skies open up and the kids drive you bonkers? 1. Get Coffee. My favorite local cafes realize that sleep-deprived parents make excellent repeat customers. Muddy Waters now has two locations -- the original location off Maybank Highway on James Island, and the ... Read more >
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Mozart, Moby or Miles: Enjoying the music of Piccolo Spoleto with your kids!
I can't even tell you how lucky I am that we decided to launch this site right in the midst of the Spoleto madness! With all of the options offered by Piccolo Spoleto, it can be hard to choose. Fear not! I've done the dirty work for you. (You're welcome.) There are four events this week that look like excellent choices for the short crowd, and three of them are totally free, so get your kids ... Read more >
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tuesday top five: books that make them laugh out loud
There's nothing like the sound of a good belly laugh from your child, when the giggles just seem to bubble up from down deep and spill out without restraint. While there are a lot of children's books I love for their sweet lessons and gorgeous illustrations, there are a few that have a special place on the bookcase because of their ability to make us laugh out loud. Just in case my ... Read more >
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Nicole never expected to live in the South, let alone on the coast, and still finds herself surprised to see the sailboats in the harbor and the surfboard in her laundry room. She's convinced that Charleston is one of the most charming cities in America, and spends her days exploring all it has to offer with her preschool daughter, infant son, and favorite camera in tow. A careful mix of...Read more >
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SavvyPicks: A Few of Our Favorite Parenting Books
Being the parent of a small child is nothing if not perplexing and ever challenging. Just when you think you've got the routine down, that little one decides to grow and change and test you -- so you need some new tricks, fast! Where do ...Read more >
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