Jessie Leslie
3 Easy Campfire Meals (Plus Tips!)
National Campfire Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in August. Cooler days and camping weather are right around the corner!
On our Ultimate Outsider journey, we went on a few camping trips and enjoyed...
A Letter to Charleston Locals on Growing Pains
For us, the pungent fragrance of pluff mud carries nostalgia of simpler times, playing in warm tide pools, catching fiddler crabs, and feeling the kiss from the strong South Carolina sun. Tomato sandwiches and...
Go See Explore: Old Santee Canal Park
Tucked away in Moncks Corner is a treasured spot, rich in unique history and serene nature. Old Santee Canal Park has something for just about everyone in your family to enjoy (including your leashed...
Cerebral Palsy: It May Not Look Like What You Think
"He has cerebral palsy. It’s not something that will get worse . . . "
I hear the doctor, but the room begins spinning in my head. Cerebral palsy? How? My son had just started...
The Three “C”s for Navigating the Stomach Bug
If you have young children, chances are they will at some point bring home the dreaded stomach bug. It comes seemingly out of nowhere and usually shows its ugly self at night. (Whyyyy?!) Normally,...
Lowcountry Parks & Playgrounds: Huger Playground
Welcome to our series: Lowcountry Parks & Playgrounds! Each article in this series focuses on specific parks/playgrounds at locations all throughout the Lowcountry.
Next up, Huger Playground in Summerville!
Nestled among mature trees and charming southern homes in...
Rainbow Swamp: A Natural Phenomenon in the Lowcountry
Every winter in the Lowcountry, this spectacular natural phenomenon occurs in our swamps: rainbow swamp!
What Causes Rainbow Swamp?
The fall of leaves in autumn gives way to them decomposing in the swamp water. As this...
Sweet, Sweet, Summerville — And Its Sweet Tea
If you are new to Summerville, you may have noticed that sweet tea is kind of a big deal. Maybe you have driven past the bright sweet tea mural on the back of the...
All About Dorchester County Libraries
Dorchester County Library has been my home library for decades. I remember the exciting feeling of getting my very own library card and checking out a stack of early readers. I also have memories...
My Love-Hate Relationship With Video Games
"It's video game day!!!" my six-year-old boys yell as they run down the steps on a Saturday morning. During the week, screen time like video games is usually limited. But on the weekends, there...