• Charleston Locals

    Deck the Palms: How Charleston Locals Do the Holidays

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    December 15, 2025
    Deck the Palms: How Charleston Locals Do the Holidays

    The holidays are my Super Bowl, plain & simple. Making them fun, festive and downright magical is a job I take very seriously (and happily). Bringing Cameron into family traditions while creating our own along the way has been pure joy.

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  • Business Highlight, Mom Spotlight

    Meet Nicole Pridgen: December Mom Spotlight

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    December 10, 2025
    Meet Nicole Pridgen: December Mom Spotlight

    Nicole Pridgen is a ray of sunshine. She’s the person you want to surround yourself with when you need to feel the weight of the world release off your shoulders. She has this way about her that calms you, it’s true magic.

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  • Business, Business Highlight, Gift Guide

    Shop Local, Gift Big: Mom Approved Charleston Finds for the Holidays

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    November 22, 2025
    Shop Local, Gift Big: Mom Approved Charleston Finds for the Holidays

    Holidays are stressful enough but finding the right gifts shouldn’t be. Lucky for you, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Charleston small businesses for you to shop local, feel good and actually enjoy it. From stocking stuffers to thoughtful treats for teachers, grandparents, and even yourself, this guide is…

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  • Gift Guide

    A Charleston Mom’s Gift Guide for Kids: Local Finds & Holiday Magic

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    November 14, 2025
    A Charleston Mom’s Gift Guide for Kids: Local Finds & Holiday Magic

    Holiday shopping is officially in full swing and if you’re wondering whether I’ve already been to half the stores in Charleston, the answer is yes. I love the hunt for that perfect gift almost as much as I love supporting small, local businesses. This guide highlights some of our favorite…

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  • Business Highlight, Mom Spotlight

    Meet Elizabeth “Schnookie” Darby: November Mom Spotlight

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    November 5, 2025
    Meet Elizabeth “Schnookie” Darby: November Mom Spotlight

    To some, she’s Elizabeth and to a lucky few, she’s Mom. Around Charleston, she’s best known as the one & only Schnookie! If you’ve browsed the aisles of one of our favorite toy stores, chances are you’ve already been served up some magic by her.

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  • Business

    Small Business Strategies: Culture. Integrity. Value.

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    October 29, 2025
    Small Business Strategies: Culture. Integrity. Value.

    I used to loathe hearing people ask me over and over again “What’s your why?” and “Why do you do what you do?” Nowadays, I’ve come to realize that it’s the most important question for anything you do in life. Maybe you’ve owned your business for 10 years and you…

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  • Mom Spotlight

    Meet Cara Specht: October Mom Spotlight

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    October 15, 2025
    Meet Cara Specht:     October Mom Spotlight

    As her son recently celebrated his 2nd birthday, I met Cara Specht in the midst of getting back into her groove. Since becoming a Mom, she’s been eyeing things she loves like running and crafting. Finding the time seems like the biggest hurdle as Cara

    Continue reading →: Meet Cara Specht: October Mom Spotlight
  • Business Highlight, Gift Guide, Support Local, Things We Love

    Supporting Local & Small Businesses this Holiday Season

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    October 9, 2025
    Supporting Local & Small Businesses this Holiday Season

    It’s gift guide prep season for me. Quite honestly, it’s my favorite time of year. This year’s is special in a multitude of ways. To start, this year, I lost followers on my page, like quite a few. Yet, somehow came back with triple the crowd (& yes I fact…

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  • Business Highlight, Mom Spotlight, Relatable Mom Life

    Meet Athena Newell: September Mom Spotlight

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    September 10, 2025
    Meet Athena Newell: September Mom Spotlight

    Athena Newell is an absolute ray of sunshine. She easily can lift the vibe in any room she walks in. I’ve known Athena for only a short while but knew immediately that she not only has an incredible energy, she is also a powerhouse working Mom.

    Continue reading →: Meet Athena Newell: September Mom Spotlight
  • Baby Shower, Expecting Mom

    2nd Annual CHS Baby Shower – May 2025

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    August 27, 2025
    2nd Annual CHS Baby Shower – May 2025

    Each year around Mother’s Day – CHS (working) Moms gathers expecting Moms to celebrate them in big ways alongside the local community filled with Baby & Post-Partum experts, shopping vendors, giveaways and plenty more! A Baby Shower for the Charleston locals, an absolute must if you’re expecting.

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  • Shop Local, Gift Big: Mom Approved Charleston Finds for the Holidays

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    Meet Elizabeth “Schnookie” Darby: November Mom Spotlight

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