Amber Joyner
Originally from the Southwest, Amber has called South Carolina her home since middle school, residing in Surfside Beach, SC until moving to Mount Pleasant with her now husband in 2010. Alongside her husband, Amber has two boys aged 5 and 2, and a 13-year-old husky named Sora. Amber works remotely as a Software Engineering Manager for a local company with previous experience as a classroom educator for six years. Amber loves to travel often exploring new national & state parks and being in nature as much as possible. She loves cooking new vegetarian/vegan recipes for her family, building all the Legos, playing video & board games, and attempting to keep all her houseplants alive. Over the past year, she has discovered a newfound love for yoga & meditation, and finally has the time for audiobooks, podcasts, & attempting to learn Japanese (thanks car rider line!).
No Tricks, Just Safe Treats: Allergy-Free Halloween Alternatives Everyone Will Love
Over the years the Teal Pumpkin Project has been a savior to all parents around the Halloween season for kids with dietary or allergy restrictions. The project aims to spread awareness, community, and inclusion...
Reviewing the Best Water Balloons to Stay Cool in the Heat
The age-old pastime of water balloon fights are still alive and well for kids of all ages (and adults!), providing some much-needed relief from our hot Charleston days.
The humble water balloon has come a...
You’re a Wizard, Harry! Conjuring News & Activities To Celebrate International Harry Potter Day
Despite falling in love with the wizarding world through our favorite Hogwarts students over 26 years ago, the Harry Potter franchise continues to evolve and bring in new witches and wizards to the fandom...
Arbor Day: We Speak for the Trees (Plus Ideas to Celebrate!)
Arbor Day is a celebration of all things trees. The word arbor in Latin actually means tree. Although we have a designated day for the arbors in our lives, trees are something that should...
Where Does It All STEM From? (Plus At-Home STEM Activities!)
Being from the educational field and currently working in the computer engineering field, STEM has always been near and dear to my heart. STEM has been around for quite a while, but more recently...
Spring Has Sprung! The Science, Cultural Celebrations, and What to Look Forward to in...
The days are getting longer, the temperature is rising, the grass is starting to get a little greener, and most things seem a bit more active. Mother Nature has been sending all the signals...
National Pokémon Day: Gotta Celebrate ‘Em All!
These beloved Pocket Monsters have been around for almost 28 years. They first made their debut in 1996 on the Nintendo Gameboy as Pokémon Red and Green in Japan. Today, Pokémon remains the highest-grossing...
Building Appreciation for Our Favorite Brick on International LEGO Day
Ah, our dear LEGO bricks. Every house has gone through, is currently in, or will be overrun with tiny bricks at some point. These building bricks provide hours of entertainment for children of all...
20 Unique Holiday Traditions Celebrated by Local Moms
December is here! With this busy holiday season comes a flurry of events, travel, celebrations, and traditions. Many traditions can be found this time of year. This includes ones that have been passed down...
Abundance of Apples? Here’s a MEGA List of EASY Apple Recipes
Fall brings in all the favorites with pumpkins, cooler weather, harvest events, and the inevitable overflow of apples! Whether you picked them yourself at an orchard or purchased them in bulk at your local...