Tina Plemmons
Residency training brought Tina to Charleston and after securing her full-time dream job as a clinical pharmacist, she couldn’t leave. Tina was born and raised in Punxsutawney, PA and attended the University of Pittsburgh before coming to the Lowcountry in 2014. She also holds several fitness and coaching certificates: Crossfit Level 1, USA Weightlifting Level 1 and Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism, that she used to coach Crossfit locally. She and her husband Andrew call West Ashley home, along with their two bulldogs, Bosworth and Jackson, and their two young children, Reid and Charlotte. Motherhood has reignited her passion for writing in her "free time" - fueled by lots and lots of coffee.
Volunteer Opportunities for the Family This Holiday Season
Each holiday season, my family has tried to find a way to give back to our community. Even though our kids are young, they enjoy picking out their favorite items to give other kids...
Good Moms Hall of Fame: Airport Edition
I recently was delayed for a direct flight back home to Charleston. Normally this isn’t an issue. But this time it was a six-hour flight delay, AND I had my two kids (two-and-a-half and...
Reflecting on 10 Years of Living in Charleston
I grew up in what literally was considered a village . . . dirt roads next to a cow pasture. I grew up dreaming big dreams of city life, travel, and success.
This month marks...
My Journey of Exclusively Pumping (Plus Tips!)
There is so much excitement and many unknowns the first time you are pregnant. If you are like me, you had it all planned out: easy pregnancy, a simple breastfeeding journey on the first...
World Breastfeeding Week: Memorable Breastfeeding Moments for Local Moms
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, we asked local moms to share some of the most memorable places and moments of their breastfeeding journeys. Whether you breastfed for two minutes or two years, this...
Tips for Camping With Toddlers (at Lake Jocassee!)
I grew up in the country, but I've never been camping. We had a big group of friends going who were seasoned campers so I thought, if "it takes a village" then let's go...
Osteoporosis Risk Factors in Women (Plus Tips for Prevention)
May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month! Bone health isn't typically a major topic of conversation with my friends and me, but it really should be . . .
Osteoporosis affects more women than men,...
Becoming Coach Mom
My whole life I've played sports. When I was a teenager, I started to get into coaching. My senior project in high school was to host a young girls pitching clinic where I taught...
Choosing a “Word of the Year” to Encompass the New Year
Intimidated by the thought of having to come up with a New Year's resolution? Do you not even set any goals anymore because you know you won't be able to accomplish them? Have a...
4 Tips for a Healthy Year-End Reflection
Starting in November of each year, I get a little sentimental. Many may feel the same because of the holiday season, continuing traditions, creating new ones, or thinking about being around family and loved...