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July - October 2013

In this issue of Moms in the Know, we focus on our homes, keeping in mind the old

saying, “Home is where the heart it is.” We all want our homes to be where the heart

is -- places of comfort and rest-- but they often seem like Grand Central Station, with

everyone coming and going and barely slowing down to eat. Instead we just grab our

things and hurry on to our next destination! As with everything in life, we are striving

for a balance; we all want our homes to be a safe harbor and an efficient control center

from which we send our family members out into the world. This is one of the many

parenting task that has its difficulties, to say the least.

Moms in the Know is a resource to help you navigate these difficult parenting tasks.

Our goal is to provide you with helpful and fun information to make parenting easier.

We have a calendar to let you know about fun events to plan for, information on great

businesses that help in all areas in of your life, and some excellent tips from Moms. In

this issue, we debut a new column by Caroline Baxter Lambert, “Island View.” It will

address the many topics a family deals with, often while we gather around our kitchen

table or island. Make sure to check out “Real Estate 101, packed with with pointers to

help you to buy or sell a house.

We want to have the information that you want and need, so please share your tips,

ideas, and concerns with Moms in the Know. You can call us at 843-573-4846, email us

at [email protected], or write on our facebook fan page.

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Table of Contents

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One’s on the WayBaby Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Diapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Doctors, Lawyers and SuchPediatricians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Physician Supervised Weight Loss . . . . .4Plastic Surgeons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Specialty Medical Offices . . . . . . . . . . .6

Home Sweet HomeNewborn Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Real Estate 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

School DaysEarly Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Not Just the Bear NecessitiesBooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Lice Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

From Black Belts to TutusArt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Models and Talent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Beach Bag Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Out and AboutCamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Community Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Time Out! for MomsBaby Sitting/Nanny Services . . . . . . . . 30Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Home-Based Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . 32Moms’ Night Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Let The Good Times RollParties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Island View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Moms Who Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Dates to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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One’s on the Way

One’s on the WayB A B Y A C C E S S O R I E SBaby BloomersThe best basics for baby and child . . .nursery and children’s

furniture, gliders, bedding, art, rugs and lamps . They also

carry the best in gear and must-haves for baby . . . strollers,

car seats, diaper bags, clothing, toys and gifts . Baby Bloomers

carries all of the best brands, including Young America, Baby’s

Dream, Little Castle, Bugaboo, BOB, Baby Jogger, Kissy Kissy

and Finn + Emma . Gift wrap and registry available .

D I A P E R SModern ClothGone are the days of pins, plastic pants and toilet dunking!

Today’s cloth diapers are economical, healthy for baby, earth

friendly, and are cute to boot! Modern Cloth is your resource

for cloth diapers in the Lowcountry! Trial programs, newborn

diaper rentals, tutorials, classes and demo parties, free local

delivery .

616 Coleman Blvd.

Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

843-856-9277

www.babybloomershome.com

843-647-7737

[email protected]

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Moms Know

Make up your crib or

toddler bed with several

layers of mattress protectors and sheets.

If they wet in the middle of the night you

aren’t fumbling for clean sheets. You just

rip the top layer off and the bed is made!

- Brandy James, 2 boys ages 8 and 2.


Doctors, Lawyers and Such

Mount Pleasant • 1952 Long Grove Drive, Suite 202 • 843.971.2992West Ashley • 2051 Charlie Hall Boulevard • 843.573.2535

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Caring For Your FamilyLike Our Own

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Doctors, Lawyers and SuchP E D I A T R I C I A N SCoastal PediatricsAt Coastal Pediatric Associates, they believe it’s an honor and

privilege to care for your children! “They are our proudest

accomplishment .” Their family of medical providers strives to

deliver the highest level of compassionate and convenient care .

They understand that your time is precious, and therefore

offer extended hours in two locations to suit your schedule .

West Ashley hours are Monday – Thursday 7am to 9pm, Friday

7am to 5pm, and Saturday 9am to 2pm . Mount Pleasant hours

are Monday – Thursday 7am to 8pm and Friday 7am to 5pm .

Open Sundays 1 to 4pm!

P H Y S I C I A N S U P E R V I S E D W E I G H T L O S SPhysician’s PlanAt Physician’s Plan they understand that being overweight

is not about a lack of willpower . It can be caused by many

different factors - family genetics, medical history and even

cultural backgrounds . That’s why they take the time to

listen to your goals and understand your life situation before

developing a program that will work for you . So, whether you

need to lose 10 pounds or 100 pounds, Physician’s Plan has the

right plan for you .

2051 Charlie Hall Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29414

843-573-2535

843-573-2534 fax

1952 Long Grove Drive, Suite 202

Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

843-971-2992

843-971-2998 fax

www.coastalpediatricassociates.com

1611 Savannah Hwy., Suite B


843-769-5510

1241 Woodland Ave.


843-606-3333

102 W 8th North St. #G

Summerville, SC 29483

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Moms Know

Kids usually aren’t big

fans of veggies and healthy

stuff so to get it into them I make yummy

smoothies several times a week with either

frozen kale or spinach, frozen organic

berries, chia seeds, walnuts, mint, banana,

raw honey and OJ. They love it and it

makes me so happy to know the nutrition

they are getting.

- Leslie Cascales

P L A S T I C S U R G E O N SPlastic Surgery of the CarolinasDr . Ram Kalus is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in practice

for over twenty years, and founder of Plastic Surgery of the

Carolinas . He has served as past president and treasurer

of the South Carolina Society of Plastic and Reconstructive

Surgeons, and specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face,

breast and body, post pregnancy changes, as well as breast

reconstruction, facial skin cancer reconstruction, and pediatric

plastic surgery . He can be reached at 843-881-3881, or by visiting

PlasticSurgeryCarolina .com or email at

info@plasticsurgerycarolina .com .

S P E C I A L T Y M E D I C A L O F F I C E SFocus MDFocus is a medical practice for children and adults with ADHD

and related problems . Focus provides objective testing, medical

treatment as well as behavior modification strategies . Focus

MD—Mt . Pleasant was opened in May of 2012 . Dr . Mitch Feller

and the staff are proud to offer a unique patient experience

for the treatment of ADHD, offering ample amount of time to

spend understanding each patient and their specific needs and

concerns . Allow them to take you from Frustration to Focus .

Ram Kalus MD, FACS, FAAP*

Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas

578 Lone Tree Drive

Suite 102


843-881-3881

www.PlasticSurgeryCarolina.com

1300 Hospital Drive, Suite 310

Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

843-737-6030

[email protected]

www.focus-md.com


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Home Sweet Home

Moms Know

Save time and money by buying a cooked

rotisserie chicken. They are normally on sale

and ready to shred for a quick healthy dinner! One chicken

makes 3 dinners for my family of 5. We have fun making new

creations such as tacos, chicken bog, salads, Asian lettuce

wraps, and soups. My favorite is to make classic chicken

noodle soup and at the end I add diced zucchini from the

Summerville Farmers Market and lemon juice. Yum!

- Melissa Leister, mother of three, Andrew 3, Lauren 7,

Lianna 11

Home Sweet HomeN E W B O R N N U R S ENurse at NightNurse at Night is Charleston’s one and only premier newborn

nighttime care provider . They provide in home care for

newborns throughout the night to allow their parents to have

a restful night of sleep . All of their registered nurses are

employed in neonatal intensive care units, newborn nurseries,

or mother baby units and are all certified in infant CPR . Call or

email today to schedule a one-on-one free consultation .

N U R S E R YBaby BloomersThe best basics for baby and child . . .nursery and children’s

furniture, gliders, bedding, art, rugs and lamps . They also

carry the best in gear and must-haves for baby . . . strollers,

car seats, diaper bags, clothing, toys and gifts . Baby Bloomers

carries all of the best brands, including Young America, Baby’s

Dream, Little Castle, Bugaboo, BOB, Baby Jogger, Kissy Kissy

and Finn + Emma . Gift wrap and registry available .

843-270-2910

[email protected]

www.nurseatnight.com

616 Coleman Blvd.


843-856-9277

www.babybloomershome.com


R E A L T O R SLee HughesLee Hughes, a Realtor with extensive knowledge of the local

housing market specializes in residential real estate sales

and marketing . She has experience in all types of Real Estate

transactions including foreclosures and short sales and has

worked with first time home buyers, investors, and sellers . “As

a Real Estate professional, I always try to go above and beyond

my clients’ expectations . Whether buying or selling a home or

investing in property, I can help you navigate the process from

start to finish .”

Lee Hughes

Wilkinson & Associates ERA

843-452-7568

[email protected]

www.leesellscharleston.com

Home Sweet Home

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Real Estate 101

Just the thought of real estate invokes many different feelings and

opinions. Excitement at finding a new home, dread of not being able

to sell your home, uncertainty because of the recent market. Here

are a few basic real estate dos and don’ts that will help when you start your home

search or put your house on the market.

F I R S T T I M E H O M E B U Y E R S

• Talk to mortgage brokers to see where your credit is and the housing price you

qualify for.

• Start your home search on the internet. Many realtors have their own websites,

but you can also use trulia.com, realtor.com, or Zillow.com.

• Find your realtor. An experienced agent who has lived in the area and knows it

well is helpful. (FYI – Your realtor is paid by the seller when you find a house

and buy it.)

• Once you find a home that you like, you put in an offer. Your agent will submit

it to the seller who will then have 24 hours to decline, accept, or come back

with a counter offer.

• A ratified contract means that everyone has agreed to all the terms on the

contract.

• You will then need to have a home inspection and a termite inspection. Home

inspections cost between $300 and $600 based on square footage and termite

bonds can be $100-$200. The home inspector will do a thorough, scary report

on the condition of the home. Inspectors are liable for anything not reported

so they are extremely careful to list it all. You then negotiate repairs with the

seller.

Real Estate 101Lee Hughes


Real Estate 101

• Continue to communicate with your mortgage broker.

• Go to closing and walk out with keys to your new home.

S E L L I N G Y O U R H O M E

• Clean it up. Fix dings on the walls, new paint, clean carpets, minor landscaping.

• You want your home to look or seem really big, bright and open so declutter!

Take out furniture, family photos off walls and cabinets, get rid of the

knickknacks. Rent a storage unit if you have a lot of stuff. People will be looking

in closets too so straighten those up.

• We know you love your pets, but potential buyers may not. If possible, remove

the pets from the home during showings. Also, be aware of pet odor.

• It’s a good idea to spend a few hundred dollars for a home inspection. That way

you are not surprised and can fix some of the repairs.

• Hire a reputable Realtor to list and market your home. You as the seller will pay

real estate commissions with typically 3% to the buyer’s agent and 3% to your

agent.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N

For more information, contact Lee Hughes at Wilkinson & Associates ERA. She can be

reached at 843-452-7568 or [email protected]. Visit Lee’s website at

www.leesellscharleston.com


School Days

School DaysE A R L Y C H I L D C A R EChildren’s Discovery CenterChildren’s Discovery Center is a premier early childcare

and education provider that encourages learning through

exploration and supports the family within a creative,

nurturing and Christian environment . Children’s Discovery

Center is opening a center in Mount Pleasant in August 2013

and will serve children 6 weeks to five years old . Based upon

a mission to cultivate and nurture young minds through the

unique Reggio Emilia educational philosophy, we’re pleased to

bring this world-renowned program to the Lowcountry . Register

online today at childrensdiscoverycentersc .com .

1110 Venning Rd.


843-388-6700

[email protected]

www.childrensdiscoverycentersc.com

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY | DOORS OPEN IN AUGUST To learn more and to join our mailing list, visit ChildrensDiscoveryCenterSC.com

Children’s Discovery Center is opening its fi rst South

Carolina location in Mount Pleasant this summer, offering

the world-renowned Reggio Emilia education program.

Come grow with us as we embark on a journey of

inspiration, imagination and intellectual growth.

Coming soon to Mount Pleasant.. .a new type of chi ldcare!

where education begins with discovery

Best early childhood program in the world.

– Newsweek


Not Just the Bear Necessities

Not Just the Bear NecessitiesB O O K SA Very Little BookstoreA Very Little Bookstore shelves wondrous children’s books in

a cozy shoppe where kids (and parents!) can get comfortable,

discover new favorites, and fall in love with books, glorious

books! They hold three story times per week, host a book club

for young readers, and order titles for all ages . Stop in and stay

a while!

L I C E R E M O V A LLice BewareLice Beware, LLC is a professional head lice removal company

specializing in all natural head lice treatments and products .

They are the first head lice professionals in the area who are

trained and certified in the Shepherd Method™ of strand by

strand nit removal . This comprehensive manual nit removal

process ensures that your family is free of lice and nits . They

also carry all natural preventative products . Their Treatment

Center is located at Belle Station in Mt . Pleasant . For more

information call them at 843-323-5366 or visit

www .licebeware .com .

112 South Main St.

Summerville, SC 29483

843-695-7379

[email protected]

www.AVeryLittleBookstore.com

Website coming soon!

573 Belle Station Blvd


843-323-5366

www.licebeware.com

Moms KnowEach member of the family has a mesh,

lingerie laundry bag hanging on their

doorknob. They put their dirty socks in the bag each night.

Then when it’s full, you wash the whole mesh, zipped up bag,

and give it back! No more sorting (or missing) socks!

- Christina Stephens, mother of one child, age 3.


From Black Belts to Tutus

424 Broadway


843-388-7857

[email protected]

1331 Ashley River Rd.


843-573-3422

westashley@wineanddesignUS.

www.wineanddesignsc.com

From Black Belts to TutusA R TArt Buzz KidsKids division at Wine and DesignArt Buzz Kids has the best trained artist staff to teach your

little one art while having fun . They work with a variety of

mediums including clay, paints, charcoal and pastels . During

the school year they have afternoon art classes and open kiddo

classes on weekends . Their after school program is for ages 5-12

and we combine techniques and education . During the summer,

they have a super famous ART BUZZ KIDS CAMP that includes

hand-built pottery, large canvases and much much more . For

more information call their Mount Pleasant or West Ashley

studios or visit their website .


From Black Belts to Tutus

G Y MMy GymMy Gym Children’s Fitness Center is an early learning program

created to develop children physically, cognitively, and

emotionally through our variety of programs . My Gym offers

age-appropriate, structured classes for children ranging

from infants through pre-teens along with birthday parties,

camps, and special events such as parents night out . My Gym

Charleston will be opening in Mount Pleasant in the fall . Visit

our website www .mygym .com/charleston for Pre-Opening

Specials and Open House details .

M O D E L S A N D T A L E N TMillie Lewis Models & TalentMillie Lewis Models & Talent, an established 33 year business

in Charleston, is a family-oriented organization that offers a

variety of classes for children, teens, and adults . Choose from

basic modeling and personal development, acting, and pageant

training . Their special training in all areas of self-improvement

helps your child build confidence, develop manners and gain

poise . Enhancing these qualities helps your child in school,

relationships, . .Life . Mention Moms in the Know and receive a

special promotional discount . Would you love to see your little

one on the pages of a Pottery Barn or American Girl catalogue?

It could happen if you register in the Millie Lewis Baby Book

for babies and children under 5 . Call for more details . BBB

Accredited business .

M U S I CLowcountry KindermusikLowcountry Kindermusik-Specializing in the best of music and

movement programs for children from birth-5 years since

1999- Studio Classes, Preschool Enrichment Programs, Summer

Mini-camps . Owner-Carol Smith-Maestro- Proudly among the top

5% Kindermusik Educators Worldwide and Parent Choice award

winner-Charleston’s “Best Music Program for Children”

Mount Pleasant, SC

843-654-4541

[email protected]

www.mygym.com/charleston

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mygymcharleston

7475 Northside Dr.

N. Charleston, SC 29420

843-571-7781

www.millielewischarleston.com

www.amtcworld.com

www.theartstalent.com

Carol Smith

843-769-0637 or 843-209-7717

clmsmith00@gmailcom

www.lowcountrykindermusik.com

Moms KnowMake dinner time a family affair. Try to have

the family sit together while eating and share

their day with one another.

- Page Murphy


Beach Bag Books

Beach Bag BooksHere’s a great way to fight “brain drain” over the summer--pack some of

these great reads in your beach bag! We’ve scoured the shelves to find

something to appeal to everyone in your family.

A G E S 2 - 4

Child, Lauren. I Am Too Absolutely Small for School. Candlewick, 2003. When Lola is worried about starting school, her older brother Charlie encourages and reassures her. Cousins, Lucy. Maisy Goes on Vacation. Candlewick, 2010. Maisy packs her bags and sets off on a fun vacation to the seashore with Panda and Cyril. Davies, Nicola. Dolphin Baby! Candlewick, 2011. A baby dolphin follows his mother and learns about life under the sea, from catching his first fish to developing his own unique whistle. Falconer, Ian. Olivia and the Fairy Princesses. Atheneum, 2012. Olivia, the little pig with an attitude, does not want to be a ruffly, sparkly princess like many of the other girls, so she searches for a way to stand out and assert her individuality. Litwin, Eric. Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons. HarperCollins, 2012. Pete the Cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them; and even as the buttons pop off, one by one, he still finds a reason to sing.

Mitton, Tony. Amazing Airplanes. Kingfisher, 2002. Rhyming text introduces air travel, from the airport to the flight deck, with information about how planes fly, safety rules, in-flight entertainment and air traffic control. Scanlon, Liz Garton. All the World. Beach Lane Books, 2009. Pictures and rhyming text celebrate a family’s day spent going to the beach, shopping at the market, eating at a restaurant, and spending the evening with the rest of the extended family. Sherry, Kevin. I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean. Dial Books, 2007. A giant squid brags about being bigger than everything else in the ocean -- almost. A G E S 5 - 7

Chabon, Michael. The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man. Balzer + Bray 2011. A young superhero describes his awesome powers, which he then demonstrates as various foes arrive on the scene.


Beach Bag Books

Chaconas, Dori. Cork & Fuzz: The Swimming Lesson. Viking, 2011. Cork the muskrat wants his best friend Fuzz, a possum, to visit his home, but first he must teach Fuzz to swim and not be afraid of the water. SeriesErnst, Lisa Campbell. The Gingerbread Girl. Dutton, 2006. After their first gingerbread disaster, the lonely old couple decides to bake again and create a gingerbread girl who proves herself to be one smart cookie. Florian, Douglas. Shiver Me Timbers! Pirate Poems & Paintings. Beach Lane Books, 2012. Pirate fans will enjoy this humorous collection of poems about the adventures of some very colorful “scalawags and scoundrels!” Kaplan, Michael. Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake. Dial Books, 2011. From her first bite, young Betty Bunny likes chocolate cake so much that she claims she will marry it one day; and she has trouble learning to wait patiently until she can have her next taste. Lies, Brian. Bats at the Ballgame. Houghton Mifflin, 2010. Two teams of bats enjoy a nighttime game of baseball. Cheering the home team are the bat fans enjoying the snacks of “mothdogs” and the like. McDonald, Megan. Daisy Jane, Best-Ever Flower-Girl! Random House, 2007. Daisy Jane, who is thrilled to be the flower girl at her babysitter’s wedding, helps save the day when a storm threatens the festivities.

A G E S 7 - 1 0

Aldrin, Buzz. Look to the Stars. Putnam’s, 2009. Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin traces the history of air and space exploration from Isaac Newton to the International Space Station and Mars using personal insights and conversational text. Cleary, Beverly. The Mouse and the Motorcycle. HarperCollins, 1965. A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling. Dahl, Roald. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Alfred A. Knopf, 1964. Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way. Gutman, Dan. Mission Unstoppable. Harper, 2011. On a cross-country vacation with their parents, twins Coke and Pepsi, soon to be thirteen, fend off strange assassins as they try to come to terms with their being part of a top-secret government organization known as The Genius Files. Series Taylor, Sarah Stewart. Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean. Disney-Hyperion, 2010. In graphic novel format, Amelia Earhart’s life is described with a focus on the successful Atlantic crossing in 1928.

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Beach Bag Books

A G E S 1 0 - 1 3

Angleberger, Tom. Darth Paper Strikes Back: An Origami Yoda Book. Amulet Books, 2011. Harvey, upset when his Darth Paper finger puppet brings humiliation, gets Dwight suspended – but Origami Yoda asks Tommy and Kellan, now in seventh grade, to make a new case file to persuade the School Board to reinstate Dwight. Series Choldenko, Gennifer. Al Capone Shines My Shoes. Dial Books, 2009. Moose Flanagan, who lives on Alcatraz along with his family and the families of the other prison guards, is frightened when he discovers that noted gangster Al Capone, a prisoner there, wants a favor in return for the help that he secretly gave Moose. Sequel Forester, Victoria. The Girl Who Could Fly. Feiwel and Friends, 2008. “Piper decided to jump off the roof. It wasn’t a rash decision on her part.” And so we meet a strong-willed, generous girl with extraordinary talents. Leal, Ann. Also Known as Harper. Holt, 2009. Harper Lee Morgan’s family is struggling, but she holds close to her passion for writing poetry and this provides her with an opportunity to express her feelings, even as she must skip school to take care of her younger brother Hemingway.

Philbrick, Rodman. The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg. Blue Sky Press, 2009. Homer P. Figg escapes from his wretched foster home in Pine Swamp, Maine, and sets out to find his beloved older brother, Harold, who has been illegally sold into the Union Army. Newbery Honor, 2010 Stead, Rebecca. When You Reach Me. Wendy Lamb, 2009. As her mother prepares to be a contestant on the 1980’s television game show “The $20,000 Pyramid,” a twelve-year-old New York City girl tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seem to defy laws of time and space. Newbery Award, 2010 F O R M O M S

Semple, Maria, Where’d You Go Bernadette. Back Bay Books, 2013.A hilarious read about a quirky genius mom who mysteriously disappears, and her daughter’s efforts to find her. Stedman, M.L., The Light Between Two Oceans. Scribner, 2012. Tom and Isabel are lighthouse keepers on a remote island off the coast of Australia. When a rowboat washes ashore with a baby inside, they decide to raise the child as their own. This is a tale of longing, loss, and the overwhelming love of a child. Landay, William, Defending Jacob. Delacorte Press, 2012. A fast, compelling, and compulsively readable courtroom drama, Defending Jacob tells the story of a district attorney’s son who is accused of killing a classmate.


Out and About

Murray Taylor got her start

with Millie Lewis classes and you can

too!

Next 6 weeks Kids/Teens class is Aug 17th1 week summer camps are July 8th and Aug 5th

Private Auditions scheduled for www.theartstalent.com

7475 Northside Dr. • Charleston, SC843.571.7781 • millielewischarleston.com

Out and AboutC A M P SCharleston BatteryLearn from the Pros! The Charleston Battery offers a range of

fun summer camp opportunities from the week long soccer camp

to the 10-week Charleston Battery Academy (2 hours per week) .

Camp is held at the Charleston Battery soccer complex on Daniel

Island with lunch in the Three Lions Club! Call 843-971-GOAL or

visit www .charlestonbattery .com to find out which summer camp

suits your child’s needs .

1990 Daniel Island Dr.


843-971-GOAL

www.charlestonbattery.com


Out and About

Moms Know

With summer comes the pool.

With the pool comes mom

carrying towels, goggles, sunscreen, and

everything but the kitchen sink! I bought my

kids ages 7 and 4 a cinch sac and a towel

with their name on it and it is now their

responsibility to carry their own things.

It’s the little things that make life a little bit

easier.

- Lauren Courcoux, mother of 2 children

Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park

843-577-3647

[email protected]

www.rileyparkevents.com

7475 Northside Dr.


843-571-7781

www.millielewischarleston.com

www.amtcworld.com

www.theartstalent.com

C A M P S continued

Charleston RiverDogs2013 RiverDogs Youth Baseball Camp is July 10-12 . Join the

Charleston RiverDogs players and coaches this summer to

learn the game of baseball from future New York Yankees!

The RiverDogs have a strong commitment to developing young

talent in the Charleston area . That commitment begins with

the strength of their coaching staff, all of whom believe that

first and foremost, baseball should be FUN! Kids will learn

introductory skills and reinforce the game’s fundamentals—

hitting, catching, fielding, throwing and agilities . The camp runs

daily from 9am - 1pm, each child will receive lunch daily, a camp

t-shirt and a goodie bag . If your child is ready to learn about the

game of baseball and have FUN, this is the camp for them!

Millie Lewis Models & TalentCelebrating 34 years of success! You’ve heard about it! Sign

up today for SUPER Summer Camp with Millie Lewis Models &

Talent . Your children and teens are invited to attend a week long

SUPER cool summer camp for modeling, etiquette, and building

self-esteem! Full of fun and excitement and a photo shoot is

included! Reserve your space today for the Kids Club- ages 5-10

or the Teens Club ages 11-17 .


Out and About

Sol Surfers Surf Camp, LLC

Kai Dilling

1170 Lazy Lane

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-881-6700

[email protected]

www.solsurfers.net

Sol SurfersEach week long (M-F) surf camp session includes all gear, a Sol

Surfers/ Billabong T-shirt, snacks, certificate of achievement,

goody bag provided by Billabong, 6-1 student/ instructor

ratio to best meet each child’s abilities and comfort level .

This package is most recommended for the young beginner/

intermediate ages 8-15 . New concepts are introduced each

day . Instruction takes place on the beach and in the water .

Technical skills are covered as well as safety and etiquette,

wind, weather and water conditions, how to select gear and

how to read the ocean and watch for the best ride! Camp

hours are 9:00am-12:30pm @ E . 8th Street Folly Beach . Shuttle

is provided to and from the beach . Private and group lessons

and birthday parties are also available and can be arranged by

appointment .

REGISTER ONLINE AT www.solsurfers.net

SUMMER CAMP 2013

WEEKLY 5-DAY CAMPS FOR KIDS AGES 8-15

MON - FRI 9AM - 12:30PMCost: $325 ~ per camp session

*$310 if registered and paid in full by April 15th

For more information, call Kai at (843) 881-6700 | (843) 345-6765 | [email protected]

JUNE3RD!STARTS

WEEKEND CLINICS FORADULTS & TEENS AGES 16+SAT & SUN 9AM-12PM ~ Cost per 2-day clinic: $200

WE ALSO OFFER PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS!

THRU AUGUST 16TH


Out and About

Event Location and Date:

National Guard Armory

245 Mathis Ferry Rd


September 3-8

[email protected]

www.facebook.com/

KXGreaterCharlestonSC

www.kxcharleston.com

Charles Towne Landing

1500 Old Towne Rd


843-852-4200

www.charlestownelanding.travel

360 Meeting St.


843-722-2996 ext. 236

www.charlestonmuseum.org

C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T SKids Consignment & Community EventKids Exchange of Greater Charleston, SCThe KX sale is a bi-annual ALL SEASONS children consignment

sale & community event . Buyers, sellers and local charities

benefit . Clean your closets, earn top dollar for your gently worn

clothing - maternity - infant to teen, toys, books, furniture &

more . The Ultimate Recycle, Buy, Sell Serve! A Locally Owned

& Operated Family Business . BUSY MOM TAGGING & VALET

SERVICES! Join our mailing list, visit us our website or facebook

today .

C O M M U N I T Y O F F E R I N G SCharles Towne Landing State Historic SiteWalk in the footsteps of the original Charles Towne colonists

at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site and explore

Charleston’s beginnings . Visit the museum, history and garden

trails, Animal Forest zoo, and board the 17th-century sailing

vessel Adventure- all for one low price! To plan your day, visit

www .charlestownelanding .travel .

The Charleston MuseumSpend a day with your family at The Charleston Museum

exploring their collection that includes a dinosaur, an Egyptian

mummy, a polar bear, and so much more . Experience Kidstory,

a hands-on exhibit where children can discover Charleston’s

history and natural environment . They offer many children and

family activities year round, including Toddler Days, Family Fun

Events, and Kid Tours . Join us for events such as Brownie and Jr .

Girl Scout Badge Workshops, Home School History Days, special

workshops and even birthday parties . Hours: Monday- Saturday

9-5, Sundays 1-5 .

Moms Know

Prep all breakfasts, lunches,

and dinners at the beginning of

the week. It’s a huge time saver!

- Tara Tallent mother of 2 children, Alex 3

and Caroline 2


Out and About

843-795-4FUN

www.ccprc.comCharleston County Park and Recreation CommissionLet Yourself Go! The Charleston County Park and Recreation

Commission strives to improve the quality of life in Charleston

County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs

and services . The large park system includes three land

parks, two beach parks, three seasonally-lifeguarded beach

areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three

waterparks, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge

course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages,

a campground and a marina . The park system also offers a

wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes,

programs, and much more! Call 795-4FUN for more information

or visit their website at www .ccprc .com .

Present this ad for $2.50 off each adult admission. Expires 9-30-13 MITK


Out and About

25 Ann St.


843-853-8962

www.explorecml.org

The Dee Norton Lowcountry

Children’s Center

1061 King Street


843-723-3600

www.dnlcc.org

facebook.com/komenlowcountry

twitter.com/komenlowcountry

www.komenlowcountry.org

C O M M U N I T Y O F F E R I N G S continued

Children’s Museum of the LowcountryThe Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) is the place

where children and families experience the magic of hands-

on learning . Come enjoy the Medieval Creativity Castle,

WaterWise, The Charleston Market, Lowcountry Pirate Ship,

Infant & Toddler Playspace, Fire Truck, Awesome Art Room,

the Children’s Garden, and our new summer exhibit, Young

Architects . Tues .-Sat . 9-5, Sun . 12-5 .

Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s CenterThe Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center (DNLCC) is a non-

profit organization dedicated to serving victims of child abuse

and neglect in Charleston and Berkeley counties . Their mission

is to keep children safe from abuse, and when abuse occurs, to

work with our community to bring healing to these children and

their families . By bringing together child protective services,

law enforcement, medical, legal, educational, and mental

health professionals, DNLCC provides a coordinated approach to

helping children and their families at no cost . Since the opening

in 1991, DNLCC has provided hope and healing to over 21,000

children and their families . Visit www .dnlcc .org to learn more .

Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the CureThe Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G . Komen® is the local

partner for the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots

network fighting breast cancer . The Affiliate has invested

more than $5 .5 million in our 17-county service area to

provide breast cancer screenings, support services, and breast

health education to those in need . Seventy-five percent

of net proceeds raised by the Affiliate stays in our local

communities, while the remaining income goes to national

award and research grant programs around the world . For more

information, visit www .komenlowcountry .org .

Moms Know

Now that it’s hot out, and we are drinking our iced

coffee daily, take left over coffee from the pot at

night, put into ice trays, freeze and add to your iced coffee for

a less watered down drink! Coffee ice cubes - best thing to

happen to Mommy’s morning coffee!

- Kaylan Battles


Out and About

Let Yourself Go...

Pitch a Tent

Let Yourself Go...

Discover life unplugged. Sleep under the stars. Enjoy theoutdoors with your best friend.

to your Charleston County Parks.

843-795-4386 • www.charlestoncampgrounds.com

Enjoy camping year roundat James Island County Park

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Get or Give Help at DNLCC.orgor call 843.723.3600

Where Child Abuse Endsand Healing Begins

Lowcountry Children’s CenterThe Dee Norton


Out and About

C O M M U N I T Y O F F E R I N G S continued

South Carolina AquariumDive into unforgettable memories with your kids at the South

Carolina Aquarium! Explore the wildlife and wild places of

South Carolina and Madagascar with interactive exhibits where

you can see ring tail lemurs, feed stingrays, get up-close and

touch animals in the Touch Tank, spot a rare albino American

alligator in Blackwater Swamp, let your imagination set sail

in the Something’s Fishy Play Zone boat and see the magic

of the Sea Turtle Hospital with a behind-the-scenes tour . You

won’t want to miss the daily dive shows, animal encounters

and interactive programs! Summer at the South Carolina

Aquarium, where there’s something different every day!

T R A V E LOff to NeverlandSusan Patel’s passion is Disney! She is a graduate of the

College of Disney Knowledge and she wants to help make

your Disney vacation the most magical trip of your life! So

when you think about your next trip, at Christmastime,

Spring Break, or even next Summer, think Disney and Off to

Neverland Travel .

100 Aquarium Wharf


843-577-FISH (3474)

www.scaquarium.org

Susan H. Patel

502-387-8862

[email protected]

Moms Know

So, you’re spending the

afternoon at the beach but

have evening plans afterwards. Braid your

hair while it is wet before you go to the

beach. Shower off there, throw on a cute

summer dress, take down the braids and add

a hat. Great summer chic look on the fly!

- Lori Simpson


Out and About


Out and About

20Y E A R S

RegistRation now open!Join us, October 19th 2013, as we celebrate 20

years of making an impact in the Lowcountry!

KomenLowcountry.org


Time Out! for Moms


Time Out! for Moms

Time Out! for MomsB A B Y S I T T I N G / N A N N Y S E R V I C E SSweet Peas Nanny and Babysitting Agency, LLCSweet Peas provides occasional babysitters, part-time and

full-time nannies to match any schedule . Their extensive

screening process ensures that they provide families with

the highest quality child care professionals available . Their

nannies/sitters have a diverse skill set including foreign

language experience, teachers, nurses, lifeguards, and

experience with children with disabilities . Sweet Peas

Members are able to log in on their website and view their

babysitter’s profile before she arrives and with 24 hours’

notice Sweet Peas will guarantee you a sitter for the time you

are requesting .

C L O T H I N GLowcountry Styles, Etcetera AgencyEtcetera is a division of Carlisle Etcetera, whose mission

statement is “to create exceptional clothes to empower

outstanding women .” Shopping with Lowcountry Styles is so

easy and designed for busy women . They offer a wide range

of choices all coordinated to insure one stop shopping, hassle

free service, and prompt delivery to your home or office . And

if you have been thinking that it would be nice to have part

time job, then you should have a chat with Helen! She has a

fantastic team already, but is always looking to expand . As

a sales associate, you will have flexible hours, earn cash,

get great clothing perks, and have fun all at the same time .

Please visit their website or find them on Facebook to learn

more about shopping with Lowcountry Styles and/or joining

their team!

Trish Digliodo

843-513-3062

[email protected]

www.sweetpeasnannies.com

Lowcountry Styles, Etcetera Agency

West Ashley

843-343-8069

www.lowcountrystyles.com

Moms Know

A tip I just discovered is the App Snipsnap,

you can choose all kinds of deals and coupons,

snip them, then when you are at the store they just scan the

barcode from your phone! Painless couponing!

- Leslie Cascales


Time Out! for Moms

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better health with entertaining and educational videos that

stress safety, effectiveness and learning; all encompassed in

calendar based programs that are available online for 24 hour

access from a smart phone or desktop computer and reinforced

with in-person mentoring . Members can choose from programs

that interest them such as strengthening activities with body-

weight, coordination and balance drills using Tai Chi or weight

loss through nutrition choices and behavior modification

techniques . Programs are spread over days weeks or even

months and compliance is tracked and easily compared with

measurements for motivation and transparency . . .in many cases

for less than the daily cost of a specialty coffee . Call Rory at

607-3372 or visit MyWellnessMentor .com .

Rory Thomas

843-607-3372

www.MyWellnessMentor.com


Time Out! for Moms

Nan Nietert

Independent Representative

843-408-3522

[email protected]

www.mysilpada.com/nan.nietert

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are truly turn-key for parents and a total blast for the birthday

boy or girl! They have a variety of parties to choose from: Their

Classic and most popular Painting Parties and they also offer

Hand-Built Pottery, Custom Made Hula-Hoop and Super Hero-

make-your-own-cape, Parties . All ages . Each birthday is taught

by a professional artist and assistant . For more information

please call their Mount Pleasant or West Ashley studios or visit

their website .

Children’s Museum of the LowcountryThe party starts at CML! Whether you choose a basic bash or a

themed party where they put the pizzazz into pirating and the

groove into gardening, they are sure to make all your child’s

wishes come true . Parties include a hosted, decorated, private

birthday party room, all-day admission to the Museum for all

party guests, a birthday parade and much more! Visit www .

explorecml .org to start planning your child’s party today!

Millie Lewis Models & Talent AgencyMillie Lewis Models & Talent offers the perfect birthday

parties for your little star . Guests receive a hair and make-

up makeover and will learn how to strut their stuff on the

runway! They also get to have a PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SHOOT .

The special birthday guest receives a CD with great photos to

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424 Broadway


843-388-7857

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25 Ann St.


843-853-8962

[email protected]

www.explorecml.org

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I always keep a “just in

case” bag in the car. It has

everything from diapers & wipes to a change

of clothes and a zip lock with snacks. It has

been a lifesaver on more than one occasion!

- Jena Plokin, mother of Mila, age 3 and

Luke, 22 months.


Island View

In this issue, we begin a new series, Island View. The title comes from

a couple of things. The first is my kitchen, which, like many kitchens,

has an island in the center. I sometimes feel I spend my whole life

standing at my “station” behind that island. I scramble the eggs and deal them out

in the mornings; I hand out snacks in the afternoons while supervising homework; I

prep salad for supper while stirring whatever pot is on the stove. I assemble lunches,

hollering out how many minutes before we have to roll out the door.

The island is the center of our kitchen and the kitchen is the heart of our house. This

is where we talk, debate, work, celebrate, and share. Over the years of parenting,

many different issues have washed up on our island-- concerns about breastfeeding

have been replaced by struggles to figure out how to monitor internet access. I

remember when alphabetizing the second grade spelling words was the hardest

homework assignment ever and took close to an hour, with erasing and rewriting.

Now there are math problems that I am only too happy to turn over to my husband

while I drill on the the parts of speech. The background noise in our kitchen is the

radio, bringing in the current news--tragedies, election results and discoveries. It’s

where we live a big percentage of our lives.

John Donne famously wrote, “ No man is an island/Entire of itself/ Every man is a

piece of the continent/ A part of the main.” That’s the other idea in the title-- that

it just makes sense to stay connected to other families, and share insights on what’s

working and what isn’t. In Island View, you will find links to websites, things I’ve

learned the hard way, and other moms’ insights to help with issues your family is

dealing with -- from potty training to figuring out how to figure out allowance. Of

course, since food is one of the main issues of every family’s life, I want to share

things like the blogs I am inspired by, recipes that work, new ideas for packing

healthy lunches, and what was a hit at my dinner table, among other things.

Island ViewCaroline Baxter Lambert


Island View

This time the postcard from my island is my “Way Better than Eggos” strategy. It

started with a recipe from Pam Anderson’s book, The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight

and Eating Great. Her recipe for pancakes includes a small scoop each of rolled oats,

cornmeal, and whole wheat flour, along with the usual pancake ingredients. I tried

them out and my whole family loved them-- and were unaware of the whole grain/

high fiber action that was going on. Making pancakes on a weekend is one thing, but

they were not going to be a before school breakfast until I tried freezing a batch. I was

amazed by how well it worked. I put the frozen pancakes in skillet over low heat and

popped a lid on it while everything else was going on. When it was time for breakfast

there were hot, soft, fluffy pancakes ready to eat, with no effort on my part. This is

way cheaper and far healthier than frozen waffles-- and you’ll have something grownups

would like to eat, too.

P.S. Here’s another trick to take it a step further: when you put together the dry

ingredients, put out several ziplock bags and make four or five bags’ worth. Dump

one scoop of flour in to the bowl, and one into each of the bags, and so on with the

remaining ingredients. Now you have your own homemade pancake mix; just add the

oil, eggs and buttermilk. On a weekend morning, pull out your own homemade mix and

make a batch of pancakes, and then freeze the leftovers for the rest of the week. ( You

may want to make a double batch depending on the size of your family or the eagerness

of your pancake eaters.)

Try this, and you will have a summer morning breakfast that can easily be prepared by

most children (with a bit of training). This is so easy and such a hit in my family that I

always have a stockpile in my freezer.

continued next page


Island View

Whole Grain Delicious Pancakes (adapted slightly from Pam Anderson)

1 cup unbleached all purpose flour

1/3 cup rolled oats (old fashioned oatmeal, not instant or quick)

1/3 cup cornmeal ( I use yellow cornmeal)

1/3 cup whole wheat flour

4 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup low fat milk (I haven’t tried skim but it would probably be fine)

1 and 1/2 cups low fat buttermilk

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla (I use Penzeys)


Island View

If saving for later, seal dry ingredients in a ziplock bag and label.

If cooking now, heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over low heat while preparing the

batter. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. In a microwavable bowl, add

buttermilk and milk, and warm in the microwave. I usually do 30 seconds and a time,

stir and test with my finger. You just want the mixture to be warm. I use the measuring

cup I used to measure the milk and buttermilk to whisk the eggs, then add the vanilla

and oil and whisk again. Add to the milk mixture and whisk to blend. Combine the wet

and dry ingredients, and stir until just mixed. Add a little more milk if you need to; you

want a thick but pourable batter.

Increase the heat on your skillet to medium and grease lightly with oil. Pour on batter

about 1/4 cup at a time. When the tops start to bubble (about 2 or 3 minutes) flip

pancakes and cook until golden brown.

They cook up nice and fluffy. I try to cook them a little less than perfectly golden brown

if I am going to freeze them to heat up later.

For eating later you (or the child who will be eating them) can warm them up in the

microwave, or warm them slowly on a skillet. Flip them a time or two when you pass by

the skillet if you think about it.

Served with heated syrup and soft butter for a delicious and fairly healthy pancake

breakfast. You can also vary the recipe-- we’ve added thinly sliced bananas to the

pancakes as they cook, and served them with peanut butter and honey. My husband likes

to add chopped toasted pecan to banana pancakes. Blueberries would be delicious, too.

CAROLINE BAXTER LAMBERT LIKES TO READ, THINK, AND

WRITE ABOUT PARENTING ISSUES. SHE IS THE MOTHER OF

TWO EVER-EVOLVING CHILDREN.


Moms Who Know

Moms Who Know

N A N N I E T E R T

Silpada Designs Rep & Moms in the Know Sales Rep

Daughter - Dessie Anne, 11

Moms know that taking care of a family is one big balancing

act . We have to prioritize, organize, systemize everything from

breakfast to bedtime . Whether you stay at home, work out of your

home or outside your home, family life is a hectic proposition .

Each issue of Moms in the Know highlights a mom who has a good

grip on the situation . We are always looking for ways to do things

better or easier and these moms have found a way to balance their

lives, families, and careers .


Moms Who Know

F A V O R I T E P A R E N T I N G B O O KHow To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and

Oh, the Place You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss

F A V O R I T E P A R KJames Island County Park

F A V O R I T E L O C A L F A M I L Y O U T I N GEnjoying our beautiful beaches and boating our gorgeous waterways.

F A V O R I T E F A M I L Y V A C A T I O NAny trip to the Florida Keys and trips to visit family on the Indiana/Michigan

border.

F A V O R I T E F A M I L Y F R I E N D L Y R E S T A U R A N T Smokey Oak, kids 12 and under eat free on Sundays which makes it a great way to

end a day on the boat or at the beach. Plus no cooking or cleaning for Moms.

F A V O R I T E F A M I L Y M E A LTurkey burgers & oven-baked french fries.

F A V O R I T E H O L I D A Y T R A D I T I O N SBig family dinners!

3 T I P S F O R M O M S1. Teach your children to make eye contact when speaking with others.2. Smile and laugh with your children each day.3. Learn to listen carefully when your child is sharing and ask relevant follow-

up questions (even if sometimes those questions seem like silly ones).

B E S T A D V I C E Y O U H A V E E V E R R E C E I V E DAsk for and accept help when you need it; you don’t have to do it ALL yourself.

P E O P L E W O U L D B E S U R P R I S E D T O K N O WThat I’ve had the honor of presenting a wreath to the Tomb of the Unknown

Soldier at Arlington, Virginia.

M Y F A V O R I T E E S C A P E F R O M T H E D A I L Y G R I N DGirlfriend time! Nothing rejuvenates like time spent with girlfriends. The stories,

laughter and support help to put things in balance.

G U I LT Y P L E A S U R E J U S T F O R M EA glass of wine, a book and quite time to enjoy them together.


Dates to Remember

Off To Neverland Travel: Plan a Walt Disney World Vacation! [email protected] 502-387-8862

The Charleston Museum: Kid Tours, 3:30pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org843-722-2996 ext. 264

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Uncle Sam Jam at the Mount Pleasant Pier, 8pm. www.ccprc.com/unclesamjam 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Moonlight Mixer at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 7pm. www.ccprc.com/mixer 843-795-4386

Moms in the Know : New Issue Delivery Party at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 10am-12pm. www.momsintheknow.com 843-573-4846

The Charleston Museum: Toddler Day – Hawaiian Luau, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

The Charleston Museum: Kid Tours, 3:30 pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org843-722-2996 ext. 264

The Charleston Museum: Puppet Workshop, 10:30–11:30am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Pier Fishing Tournament at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. www.follyfishingpier.com 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series at James Island County Park, 8pm. www.ccprc.com/reggae 843-795-4386

Lowcountry Styles: Fall 2013 Trunk Show, Shopping by Appointment, www.lowcountrystyles.com, 843-343-8069

The Charleston Museum Summer Camp, 9am-12pm each day. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

The Charleston Museum: Mad Science Camp – Motion, Potion, and Commotion, 1-4pm each day. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

The Charleston Museum: Mad Science and Museum Mania, 9am-4pm each day. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

Lowcountry Kindermusik: Music Mini-Camp, West Ashley location, 9:30-10:15am,Newborn to 18 Months. 10:30-11:15am, 18 Months to 4 years. www.lowcountrykindermusik.com 843-769-0637

July 2013

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The Charleston Museum: Kid Tours, 3:30pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site: Family Flick Night (free outdoor movie), 7pm-10pm. www.charlestownelanding.travel 843-852-4200

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Shaggin’ on the Cooper at the Mount Pleasant Pier, 7pm. www.ccprc.com/shaggin 843-795-4386

The Charleston Museum: Dino-Mite Family Fun Event, 10am–12pm www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

The Charleston Museum Summer Camp, 9am-12pm each daywww.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

Lowcountry Kindermusik: Music Mini-Camp, James Island location, 9:30-10:15am,18 Months to 4 years, and 10:30-11:15am, Newborn to 18 Months. www.lowcountrykindermusik.com 843-769-0637

The Charleston Museum: Toddler Day - Easy as 1, 2, 3, 10 – 11 am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Moonlight Mixer at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 7 pm.www.ccprc.com/mixer 843-795-4386

The Charleston Museum: Basics of Drawing Workshop, 10am–12pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264



Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series at James Island County Park, 8pm. www.ccprc.com/reggae 843-795-4386

The Charleston Museum: Mad Science Camp, 9am-12pm each day. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

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The Charleston Museum: Basics of Drawing Workshop, 2:30–4:30pm www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. www.follyfishingpier.com 843-795-4386

The Charleston Museum: Bug Bonanza Family Fun Event, 10am–12pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264


The Charleston Museum: Toddler Day – Back to School, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Yappy Hour at James Island County Park. 4pm. www.ccprc.com/yappyhour 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Moonlight Mixer at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. 7pm. www.ccprc.com/mixer 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Pier Fishing Tournament at the Mount Pleasant Pier. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386


Kids Exchange of Greater Charleston: Bi-Annual Kids Consignment & Community Event at the National Guard Armory - 245 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant. www.kxcharleston.com or [email protected]



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Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Dog Day Afternoon at Whirlin’ Waters, Noon – 5pm. www.ccprc.com/dogday 843-795-4386

The Charleston Museum: Home School History Day, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Local Fest at Palmetto Islands County Park. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Yappy Hour at James Island County Park, 4pm. www.ccprc.com/yappyhour 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Moonlight Mixer at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 7pm. www.ccprc.com/mixer 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Pier Fishing Tournament at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. www.follyfishingpier.com 843-795-4386


The Charleston Museum: Kid Tours, 3:30 pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Latin American Festival at Wannamaker County Park, 12-6pm. www.ccprc.com/laf 843-795-4386

The Charleston Museum: Home School History Day, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996 ext. 264

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Yappy Hour at James Island County Park, 4pm. www.ccprc.com/yappyhour 843-795-4386

Lowcountry Styles: Fall/Holiday Trunk Show, Shopping by Appointment, www.lowcountrystyles.com, 843-343-8069

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IndexArt Buzz Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 33

Baby Bloomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 8

Charleston Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Charleston County Park and RecreationCommission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

The Charleston Museum . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Charleston Riverdogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Children’s Discovery Center . . . . . . . . . .12

The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 33

Coastal Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’sCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Focus MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Kids Exchange of Greater Charleston . . . .22

Hughes, Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Lice Beware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Lowcountry Kindermusik . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Lowcountry Styles, Etcetera Agency . . . .30

Millie Lewis Models & Talent . . . .15, 20, 33

Modern Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

My Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

My Wellness Mentor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Nurse at Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Off to Neverland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Physician’s Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas . . . . . . . 6

Silpada Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Sol Surfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

South Carolina Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Sweet Peas Nanny and Babysitting Agency, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

A Very Little Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Wine and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

E M E R G E N C Y N U M B E R SEmergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911Crime Stoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554-1111Poison Control Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-222-1222Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202-1700

A R E A H O S P I T A L SEast Cooper Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 881-0100Bon Secours – St. Francis Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-1000Charleston Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577-0600Medical University of SC Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 792-2300Roper Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-2000Trident Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 797-7000

C O M M U N I T Y I N F O R M A T I O NAT&T Phone Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-757-6500 Bellsouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-757-6500Charleston Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 727-6800 Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572-4400 Dorchester County Water & Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-0075 Mt Pleasant Waterworks and Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 884-9626South Carolina Electric and Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554-7234Division of Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-442-1368Comcast Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554-4100

S C H O O L D I S T R I C T SBerkeley County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723-4627Charleston County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 937-6300Dorchester District 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-2901Dorchester District 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-8634

M O M G R O U P SCharleston Area Mothers of Multiples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 875-0167Charleston Mommies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.charlestonmommies.com, 843-725-9118 Lowcountry Moms Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Summerville North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Summerville South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Goose Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Mt. Pleasant Park West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Mt. Pleasant West/HWY 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Mt. Pleasant South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

R E S O U R C E S / S U P P O R TCenter for Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763-7333PACT Parents and Children Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 769-5799Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation for Postpartum Depression Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 881-2047Parents without Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 766-3078Postpartum Support Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected], http://ppdsupport.orgCar Seat Safety Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 792-5327Infant CPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 884-7031La Leche League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971-6632Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723-3600Darkness to Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 965-5444SHARE – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-821-6819Angels of Ours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 797-3463

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