Wondering about end-of-the-year or holiday gifts for teachers? For families with children enrolled in virtual school, your child likely won’t be giving these gifts in person. While we have some advice in our Dos and Don’t’s of Teacher Gifts, we also gathered up local gift ideas for teachers that can be purchased and given digitally.
Looking for a professional Christmas Light display you can drive through? For 2024, the Upstate Holiday Light Show will be a spectacular display of lights throughout District Park. Plus, there is an indoor petting zoo you can visit before you leave. Check out why this light show is one of the best in the Upstate!
Did you know South Carolina’s largest nativity scene with life-size figures is right here in Greenville, SC? See the beautifully carved figures at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Taylors through early February.
Looking for service hours for teens? So you have a child in high school and it’s time to start thinking about volunteer hours. While most public schools do not require volunteer hours, most private and charter schools do have a quarterly requirement. Whether your child attends public school, private school, or is homeschooled, volunteering looks very good on college and job applications, demonstrating a well-rounded and outward-looking individual. Ultimately though, we volunteer because there are people who need us, and it’s a wonderful way to give back when we have been given so much.
Looking for some holiday family fun? The Roper Mountain Science Center has laser shows in their planetarium just for the holidays. These shows are full of festive music, holiday graphics, lights and holiday cheer. We sent a local mom to check out the show and asked her a few questions about her experience and what her family thought of the show. Here’s a local mom review of RMSC’s Holiday Laser Show.
Parents: you don’t need to do all things this Christmas season. It’s ok to not do all the things or get all the gifts. Your kids will be just fine.
Planning a winter time family vacation? These mountain cabins in Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia are particularly perfect because they all include a private indoor pool. Your family can enjoy mountain towns and things to do, plus cozy fires, games and swimming in your own private pool. We think these cabins and homes make a pretty perfect trip, whether you’re looking for a little Covid-friendly vacation away from the crowds, or just some quiet family time together.
We invite you to vote on the 2024 Best Decorated House in the Upstate! Any house included on our driving tours (including those listed outside of the tours) is eligible. Find the 2024 Holiday Driving Tours Step #1: Nomination. We require a nomination for a home to be listed on our voting ballot. All nominations […]
Here’s a new Holiday tradition for your family: Christmas Tamales. Now that Americans have embraced Dio De Los Muertos as a more mainstream holiday, I’d like to propose the next thing.
Miss the local farmer’s markets in the winter? We’ve got the scoop on Greenville’s indoor farmer’s market and its really a lot more than a farmer’s market! The Toasty Farmer is no longer an Upstate secret; however, parents in the know have discovered that the family-friendly, winter farmers market can be the perfect outing on a dreary winter’s day.
