I love Christmas time. I love everything about Christmas. The only thing I didn’t always love about Christmas was the below freezing temperatures and a foot of snow on the ground. Thankfully moving to Charleston helped take care of...
Last fall, I was at my son's soccer practice and starting chatting with a fellow mom. She was kind, interesting, and not to mention absolutely stunning. We talked about our boys, school, and what we did for a living....
As an adult, I have acquired a new guilty pleasure – Hallmark Christmas Movies. Although who am I kidding, I also occasionally partake in the Hallmark fall collection. There is something about being transformed into a world of predictability...

My Six Pound Hero

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*Thank you to Jackie Maxey for this guest post sharing her struggles with anxiety and overcoming postpartum depression.  I’ve always had anxiety and a small dose of depression. I tried medication, counseling, self-love activities, all of it. Nothing ever seemed...
With the holidays quickly closing in, it can feel overwhelming as a mom — especially when someone points out: “There’s only seven weekends before Christmas.” — and your already packed schedule has been sent into overdrive. But no matter...
With cooler weather here and the holidays in full swing, it’s a common anthem: “I love the weekends!” Charleston is a great place to live and play! But with so much to do, how do you choose? This is...
My shoulder is currently frozen like a block of ice. The medical term is “frozen shoulder,” a very common condition for women in their 40’s. Sadly, I twinged my shoulder playing tennis, and now my shoulder has decided to...
Welcome to the family. I am so grateful that my son has found you. My son is one of the most important things in my life and knowing that you make him so happy, makes me happy. I view...

Family Ties

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My brother and I were adopted. Mama handled it beautifully for us because we just always knew. She said we were special because we were chosen, and it was kind of a non-issue for me as a child until...
Gratitude and thankfulness are synonymous with the month of November here in the United States. Often in today's microwave popcorn, instant gratification society, we neglect slowing down to appreciate and cherish what life has given us. As we roll...

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Pack Athletics is a family-friendly gym with locations in the heart of West Ashley and Mount Pleasant, and we're proud to be the home...