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The Downtown Spartanburg Headquarters Library Even Has a Playground

Jennifer Curry reviews the Downtown Spartanburg Headquarters Library. For more ideas of things to do inside see our list of Things to Do Inside in Spartanburg! Looking for a place your kids will love that is always free with tons of stuff they can borrow to take home and enjoy? Does this magical place exist? […]

homeschooling around the USA St. Louis

Homeschooling Around the USA – A Day in St. Louis

Maria Bassett shares her family’s experience visiting St. Louis, Missouri. They even rode a tram to the top of the St. Louis Arch also known as the Gateway Arch. This trip is a fun and educational destination for the whole family. St. Louis, Missouri is rich in American history. From the Louisiana Purchase, to the […]

The Old Exchange in Charleston, South Carolina

Mom Review: The Old Exchange in Charleston

Local mom Jackie Vest shares her experience taking her children to The Old Exchange in Charleston, SC.  The Old Exchange is touted as a “must-see” when visiting downtown Charleston. Located right on the water, it is a historical gem of both the Colonial and Revolutionary eras – being at times a Revolutionary-era prison, a place […]

Spartanburg Science Center

The Spartanburg Science Center Offers a Fun and Educational Experience for Kids

Are you looking for an educational and fun experience for the kids? The Spartanburg Science Center, located within the Chapman Cultural Center, is the perfect spot to get your reptile, amphibian, and psychics fix! There are lots of things to do in Spartanburg, SC! Be sure to check them out and make a day of […]

M. Judson Storytime on the Steps in Downtown Greenville.

Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers is the Perfect Family Activity!

Have you been to a Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers in Downtown Greenville? This fun event takes on front steps M. Judson Booksellers, and you can catch it each Wednesday and Saturday. Your toddlers and preschoolers will LOVE it! M. Judson Storytime on the Steps My mom and I took our preschooler […]

10 Things You Need to Know About Music Lessons

Thank you to Theresa Case from our sponsor Piano Central Studios for contributing this article. Thankfully we live in a community that is very aware and supportive of the arts and all of the benefits that come with early and sustained exposure to the arts.  Parents will enroll their very young children in Kindermusik®, for […]

Saving Money on Vacation

Saving Money on Vacation Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Have Fun

Whether it’s the beach or the mountains, the city or the country, many families take their vacation time during the summer. School is out and it’s the perfect time to get away together for a week (or more!).  But someone’s gotta pay for it and planning for the costs ahead of the time can help […]

Whistle stop American cafe

Your Kids Will Love This Train Themed Restaurant

It’s no secret.  Travelers Rest is the place to be. This little town has made its way into the hearts of families in the Upstate, with good reason.  Take an afternoon, better yet a Saturday, and see for yourself. Our visit to The Whistle Stop in Travelers Rest One of my favorite places to visit […]

Touch a Truck at Westside Park

Kidding Around® History: Touch a Truck at Westside Park

Hello! You’ve come to a piece of Kidding Around® history. This piece is one of our very first Kidding Around® pieces and we’ve kept it in its original format because, well, we are a little sentimental over here. The touch-a-truck events no longer happen at Westside Park. But don’t worry, you can still find tons of […]

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