If you are looking for holiday activities for your little ones, have you thought about Winter Fest at the South Carolina State Museum?....
Winter Fest December 19, 2010 - January 2, 2011 Take a break from the holiday crowds with family activities celebrating the winter season! A State Museum holiday tradition kicks off Sunday, Dec. 19 with a two-week- long celebration of the winter season. Escape the mall crowds with a variety of family activities. Highlights include special movie screenings, musical performances, seasonal Star Labs, holiday crafts and, of … (2 comments)
"If a child is to keep his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in." Rachel Carson
I am sure we can all recall, even if only vaguely, how amazying the world seemed to our young eyes. Encourage that sense of wonder and awe in your children! Have a wonderful Monday!!!
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DIY Network has an amazing list of projects for you Do It Yourself-ers.... Everything from decorations, cards, gifts...
Christmas Gift Ideas Watch these videos for great handmade gift and card ideas, giftwrapping techniques and projects to decorate your home. Watch Now Peppermint Bark Recipe Crunch up some peppermint candy to create a sweet treat. Get the Recipe Holiday Decorating Ideas You've got seasonal style! Check out these holiday ideas from Rate My Space members. Get Holiday Design Tips
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"Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect." Oren Arnold
Let's all remember the reason for the season and open our hearts! Have a wonderful weekend.
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Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25--Christmas Day--has been a … (2 comments)
Each evening from 6 to 9 p.m. experience Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Explore the Zoo illuminated by nearly one million twinkling lights and more than 350 handcrafted images. Take your photo with Santa, roast marshmallows at the Jingle Bell Bonfire and be sure to wear your hat – it snows nightly at Riverbanks during the Lights Before Christmas. Admission is free for Riverbanks members and general admission is $6 for children ages 3 – 12 and $8 for adults. Avoid long holiday lines … (1 comments)
A Devine Night Out Thursday December 9, 2010 More than 40 stores and businesses on Devine Street in Columbia will welcome guests from 5 – 8 p.m. for an evening of shopping, socializing and festive cheer. Reserve the sitter and grab a friend. Explore what makes Devine Street unique. End the evening from 8-10 p.m. with a fabulous after-party at Momo’s Bistro featuring delicious food and exquisite door prizes including a pair of 1.5 diamond earrings! Admission is … (1 comments)
"To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart." Donald Laird
Remember to keep others in your heart and mind this season.
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I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Whether you were productive, festive, or just caught up on some much needed rest, I hope you are ready to hit the ground running this Monday morning. However, keep in mind....
"People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone." Audrey Hepburn
Happy Monday Everyone!!!!
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Please check out these beautiful and imaginative decorating ideas from HGTV:
Christmas Discover Christmas decorating ideas, tree decorating tips, ornaments and more from the holiday helpers at HGTV.com.
12 Tips for Holiday Entertaining Success HGTV Host Sandra Lee shares 12 expert tips to make holiday decorating and entertaining a snap. Decked-Out Christmas Houses (4 photos) HGTV shows off the best outdoor displays for Christmas. 8 Easy Christmas Crafts to Create (8 photos) Be inspired by eight of our favorite crafty Christmas decorations from HGTV.com fans; create your...
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." Audrey Hepburn
I have always liked this quote, and I thought I would share it with you this Friday. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
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The Laughter Club Thursday, December 2, 2010 Laughter Club Programs provide light-to-moderate exercise for mental and physical flexibility, stress reduction, mood regulation, and a morale boost. It is a gathering of people who have a good time laughing away stress under the guidance and leadership of a qualified instructor called a Certified Laughter Leader Join in the fun at the Cayce/West Columbia Library on the first Thursday of every month from 6pm - 7pm. 1500 Augusta Road. Free … (0 comments)
1. Gourmet coffees with a personal coffee cup 2. Pound of pistachios 3. Child's artwork, framed 4. Journal with special inscription inside 5. Teacup with box of herbal tea 6. Deck of cards and book of card game rules 7. Homemade cocoa mix in a pretty jar 8. Collage of special photos 9. Gel pens and pretty stationary 10. Bottle of sparkling cider 11. Home baked bread, include recipe 12. Disposable camera or rolls of film … (3 comments)
relocate to columbia: USC Gamecock Football - USC to Play Auburn for the SEC Championship!
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USC Gamecock Football - USC to Play Auburn for the SEC Championship!... This Saturday, December the 4th, USC Gamecocks will play the Auburn Tigers for the SEC Championship! The game will begin at 4 PM and will be televised on CBS. If you are not going to attend, be sure to tune in and cheer for Gamecocks!
"SEC Game Excitement Spreads Across USC Campus Columbia, SC (WLTX) - This weekend USC will face Auburn in Atlanta for the SEC title game. While the Gamecocks lost to Auburn earlier this year, fans are confident they will pull off a … (1 comments)
"8 Steps to Surviving Holiday Weight Gain How to avoid holiday weight gain It seems to happen every holiday season. You attend parties and office gatherings to share a few festive moments with family, friends, colleagues and lots and lots of food. But when the holiday season is finally over, the bathroom scale reveals that you’ve gained some weight again, much to your chagrin. Research studies show most adults gain some weight over the holidays. But don’t despair because this year can be different. “I recommend to my … (3 comments)
The South Carolina Gamecocks traveled to Clemson University for their annual rivalry game on the gridiron and walked away with a 29-7 win over the Tigers. For the first time since a three-year stretch from 1968-70, the Gamecocks (9-3) can claim a winning streak over their arch-rival. This USC win was the largest margin of victory over Clemson (6-6) since a 33-7 Carolina win in 1994." To view the entire article, please click here.
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Holiday Tours of Historic House Museums Now - January 2, 2010 Enjoy the holiday season with guided tours of the historic house museums. The Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion, and Mann-Simons Cottage are all decorated for the season. Guides will provide stories of holidays past in Columbia and discuss how families decorated and entertained during the 19th and early 20th centuries. View a variety of holiday … (3 comments)
This weekend is time for one of the most anticipated games for Carolina and Clemson fans alike. Make sure you mark it on your calendar and tune in to watch it on ESPN this Saturday at 7 PM.
Be sure to cheer for your favorite team! Goooooooooooooo Gamecocks!!!!
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"Thanksgiving is a day when many Americans gather together with family for an afternoon of food and football, but just how far do people travel to spend turkey day at Grandma's house? Which state grows the most cranberries, and how big was the world's largest pumpkin pie? Discover the answer to these questions, as well as many more facts about popular Thanksgiving foods and traditions.
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It Won't Be Long Until School is Out for the Holidays!...
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