Bethany Winston

Greenville

Editor-in-Chief at Kidding Around

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This hidden gem in Downtown Greenville = Dessert Date Covered

1 month ago | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Bethany Winston

Inside: Greenville locals enjoy a peanut butter chocolate cake at Carmella’s Cafe & Dessert Bar in Downtown Greenville, SC. Learn about the cafe, the menu, and what they loved. Carmella’s Café & Dessert Bar brings a slice of Old World culinary delight to the heart of Greenville, South Carolina, morning, noon, and night. This charming café, an extension of its original Charleston location, has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors. 🍰 Chocolate + peanut butter + cake = YES, please.
3 Hours & 1 Out-of-Town Guest in Downtown Greenville. SC

1 month ago | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Bethany Winston

Inside: I had 3 hours to show my friend the best of Downtown Greenville, SC. Here’s an itinerary: 3 hours + 1 Out-of-Town Guest in Downtown Greenville, SC. Our friend Katy from Indy with Kids was in town for just one evening—and she had never seen Greenville before! We wanted to show off the charm of our city (and hopefully convince her to come back for a longer visit). With only a few hours and so much to do, here’s how we gave her a small taste of our beautiful downtown.
Did you know this incredible temple is open to the public-for FREE? BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

1 month ago | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Bethany Winston

Inside: A local parent reviews her visit to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Atlanta, GA. This place is one of the largest Hindu temples in the United States. It’s full of intricate details and was built entirely by hand! If you’ve ever driven through Atlanta, you may have spotted a massive white temple just off the interstate. It looks like it belongs in another part of the world, and for the longest time, I assumed it was completely off-limits to visitors.
Kid-Friendly Vacation Ideas for Spring Break? Myrtle Beach, SC is Perfect for Families

Feb 10, 2025 | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Bethany Winston

Are you planning a fun family Myrtle Beach Spring Break trip? Myrtle Beach makes an excellent choice for a family-friendly spring break vacation! Though it may be a little chilly for swimming in the ocean and the waterparks won’t be open yet, don’t think for a minute that spring weather will limit your fun in the Myrtle Beach area. Instead, the cooler weather will make the parks and attractions more pleasant.
2025 Kidding Around® Snowman Contest

Jan 10, 2025 | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Bethany Winston

It’s time for our 2025 Kidding Around® Snowman Contest!Step #1: Take a photo of your snow creation!Step #2: Enter it below. Step#3: Share it with all your friends and tell them to vote for you! We’ll feature the winner(s) on our social media & newsletter. A different snow creation will be chosen for each category based on number of votes. We will keep the contest open until Monday at 10 PM.
Snow Painting is One Way to Play in the Snow!

Jan 8, 2025 | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Bethany Winston

It looks like snow might be headed for you. Snow painting is one way to play in the snow even there isn’t a large accumulation, and you probably have everything you need in your cabinets already! Grab some food coloring, brushes and spray bottles, then read on for snow painting fun. Looking for more snow day ideas? The fact is our Southern kids love snow. When your chances of a decent snowfall are >1 each winter, you learn to embrace every chance that you get to enjoy the snowflakes when they come.
What do you love about southern snow?

Jan 7, 2025 | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Bethany Winston

I absolutely love living in the south, but it may come as a surprise that one of the reasons why I love living in the south is the snow. True, we don’t get much snow here in Greenville, SC, but I think that the snow we do get is absolutely perfect. Here are my reasons why I love southern snow:In Greenville, as long as there is at least a little bit of a dusting on the road and a little bit of ice somewhere (it doesn’t actually have to be a road anyone uses) the entire city practically shuts down.
Holiday Laser Light Shows at Roper Mountain Science Center

Dec 11, 2024 | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Bethany Winston

Looking for some holiday family fun? The holiday laser shows at Roper Mountain Science Center take place in their planetarium. These shows are full of festive music, holiday graphics, lights and holiday cheer. We sent a local mom to check out the show and asked her a few questions about her experience and what her family thought of the show. Here’s a local mom review of RMSC’s Holiday Laser Show.
Meet This Local Fire Dog Who Can Stop, Drop, and Roll

Nov 5, 2024 | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Bethany Winston

The Mauldin Fire Department has a new but very cute education assistant, Ember! Ember isn’t just any fire dog, she is specially trained as both a therapy dog and as a pro on fire safety. Ember knows how to demonstrate stop, drop, and roll as well as some other basic fire safety prevention actions. She also loves kids and firefighters!Fire Marshall Centrone rescued Ember, a German Shepherd mix, as a pet for his children.
Join Us to Help WNC with Blessing Boxes

Nov 4, 2024 | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Bethany Winston

Kidding Around Greenville is joining with Mom to Mom to organize a holiday relief effort for Western NC. Henderson County, NC. The northern and eastern sections of the county were severely damaged in Hurricane Helene. The schools on US Highway 64 are home to many students that come from the towns of Bat Cave, Gerton, Chimney Rock, and Edneyville. This area had major destruction.