Ashley Shannon
Ashley is a wife, mother, and self-appointed adventure curator. She spends her time learning dinosaur names with her kindergartener son, chasing after her toddler daughter, and taking walks with her family, which includes her 150 lb. English mastiff "puppy." As a lifelong learner, she is excited to explore the Charleston area and to paint her experience of motherhood with words.
Is Your Child’s Future Success a Matter of Growth Mindset?
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” may be one of the most asked childhood questions.
When I learned to read in first grade, I realized the power behind the written word.
Words...
Dear Charleston: I Didn’t Expect to Like You.
Dear Charleston,
I didn’t expect to like you.
I was so mad when we moved here: Pregnant, just moved nine months prior, I didn’t appreciate our circumstances.
But God knew this place would be a balm to...
Kid Travel Gear I Won’t Leave Home Without!
"You're kind of like a circus," says a lady, as we pass her from the parking lot.
“Wow-wee! Now that’s the way to travel!” an older man tells us as we stand in line to...
More Books That Changed My Parenting Perspective
Raising children is an art, not a science. My husband and I agree. From our role in the parenting world, parenting seems more like a cut and paste of different philosophies. Things from our...
Scurryfunge: Spring Cleaning’s Best Friend
Rule 1: A clean house is not a prerequisite for having guests over
When spring arrives, it is like a breath of fresh air. The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining . . ....
Stop the Sugar Rush: My 31-days of No Sugar
February is a month of sweet treats and love letters. Maybe that’s why I love it so much! I am no stranger to desserts (I love a good French pastry). But February comes after...
Finding Hygge in the South
Last year I read the book The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well by Meik Wiking. Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) has been quite the buzzword for the last couple of years....
Questions to Answer when Deciding What to do This Weekend!
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...
You’re Invited to Charleston Bilingual Academy’s Online Auction & Concert
Charleston Bilingual Academy is having an online auction AND concert… and you are invited!
Here's why I think you should be a part of it.
Online auction: The possibility to purchase great loot from the...
Celebrating Superhero Farmers (National Farmers Day)
“I’m a superhero farmer, and I’m here to save the day,” says my son, jumping from the couch.
He’s wearing a straw hat. A blue cape is wrapped around his shoulders. He runs into the...