In + Around Charleston

Imagine you’re taking a stroll along The Battery in downtown Charleston. You happen upon a lovely park. You make your way to a quiet, grassy spot underneath a giant Live Oak tree. You have a seat, close your eyes,...

Fall is officially here, so grab your pumpkin spice latte and check out our Ultimate Guide to Fall and Halloween in Charleston! From pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and trick or treating to spooky events and our favorite fall recipes, this...

The reality is that carving out time for fitness means gaining the strength, power, and mental fortitude to be an even better role model for your children. At this point, you would have to be living under a rock...

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, Gahagan Park in Summerville! Hold the phone, stop everything, get off this site, and grab your shoes because...

Halloween isn’t just for little kids...big kids and adults love a spooky thrill. So whether you’re a teenager looking for some haunted fun, or an adult looking for a fun night out, we’ve got all the best big kid...

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 Summerville Visitors Center. Perhaps while...

One of the many reasons why we love living in Charleston is because of the various activities that are available to do with our children. With my family homeschooling, we create bucket lists for field trips to take the...

I grew up in Minnesota on ice fishing and tater-tot hot dish. I didn’t see the sacredness of college football until my mid-thirties when I met my husband. He was raised on super sweet tea, boiled (pronounced bawled) peanuts,...

It's pumpkin season and there is no shortage of pumpkin patches in Charleston this year. Here's a look at all of the pumpkin patches happening around the Lowcountry this fall. BONUS! We’ve created a handy-dandy printable that shows you what...

*This article was originally written in 2016 and updated in August 2023. September brings cooler weather, mums on front porches in crisp, fall colors, and best of all: FOOTBALL! I know not everyone enjoys football season; it's okay! Does your...