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Join a 2026 Summer Reading Program and Let Your Kid Earn Prizes for Reading

Help your kid earn prizes and enjoy reading all summer! Join a national reading challenge or a 2026 summer reading program in Greenville, SC.

Calhoun Falls State Park in South Carolina

Camp on the Shores of Lake Russell at Calhoun Falls State Park

Have you visited Calhoun Falls State Park? My family and I recently started the Ultimate Outsider Challenge through South Carolina State Parks. We’ve quickly made our way through most of the parks in the Upstate and wanted to start branching out to some of the ones further away. When I saw a friend’s pictures of her family’s camping trip to Calhoun Falls State Park, I knew I had to go see it for myself.

Check Out Some Favorite Playgrounds and Parks in Easley & Pickens, SC

Looking for a place to play in Easley or Pickens? My favorite time of year has arrived and I am so excited! Spring is working hard to break its way into the Southern summer. Recently my kids and I decided to leave the “big city” to check out the suburbs. We set out on a mission to explore each of the Easley parks and were pleasantly surprised with what we discovered!

Getting started homeschooling in South Carolina

Getting Started Homeschooling: 11 Frequently Asked Questions in South Carolina

Thinking about homeschooling? We’ve gathered some common first timer homeschool questions and asked Dianna Broughton, director of Carolina Homeschooler, to help us with some answers.

Chill Out or Feel the Rush at Fins Up Water Park at Lanier Islands

For a fantastic summer experience that’s great for the whole family, check out Lake Lanier waterpark, Fins Up.

The Landsford Canal State Park Spider Lilies in full bloom

The Amazing Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies In Full Bloom At Landsford Canal State Park Is A Sight To Behold

For just a few weeks Lansford Canal State Park, Rocky Shoals Spider lilies bloom by the thousands. It’s the largest stand of these lilies found anywhere. While this spectacle of mother nature isn’t the only reason to visit Lansford Canal State Park, it is one of the most popular. The Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies only bloom for a few weeks a year, and we have all the info you’ll need to get a close-up peek at them.

Home Depot Kids Workshop Schedule and news

Inside the FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop (UPDATED 2026): Quality Time With the Kids

Looking for the next FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop Kit? I have always looked forward to the first Saturday of the month for the past several years as it has been my mommy-daughter date at the Home Depot kids workshop. I grab my coffee and my two young kids get their hammers and paintbrushes and we build whatever the kids’ workshop has deemed the project of the month.

Vacation Bible School Near Greenville, SC | VBS 2026

Are you looking for the VBS closest to your home? Maybe you’re looking to visit a Vacation Bible School that fits your vacation schedule! Either way, we’ve got the list of the 2026 VBS programs for all around Greenville and Spartanburg. All of these have a link to the church so you can get all of their contact information, directions and information!

Ready to Eat? There’s a Food Truck Near You in Greenville, SC

Looking for food trucks near Greenville, SC? No matter what type of cuisine you are seeking, there is sure to be a food truck in the Greenville area that has something tasty to satisfy your hunger. Read all about Kristina’s love of food trucks and find a list of some of her favorites in this article.

FREE Kids Craft Events: JCPenney Kids Zone (Updated 2026)

Did you know that JCPenney offers free kids’ craft events on the second Saturday of each month? Just visit your local participating JCPenney between 11 am and 12 pm on the second Saturday each month for a totally free craft kit for kids, plus a store coupon for mom and dad.