Happy Friday!

This cooler, sunny weather has been amazing after some hot days last weekend. We are looking forward to a weekend of fun with more of this pleasant weather. Don’t forget that the Berlin Bunny Bike + Walk is tomorrow, and you can still register online or right before the event! Adults are $10 per person, kids are $5, and children 5 and under are free. The Easter Bunny and fun activities will be available for the hour before the walk starts. See more details here.

Two Dads in Tech recently had an episode where Daniel and Troy open up about postpartum depression from a father’s perspective. Give it a listen!

Farmer’s market season is here! The Summerville market had its kickoff last weekend, and we loved stopping by to get a cold brew and a 25-cent honey stick for our toddler. We enjoy getting outside with our family and supporting local farms and vendors when we can. Here are the times and locations for farmers markets in the area, many of which are kicking off this weekend!

1. Summerville Farmers Market
📍 200 S Main St, Summerville, SC
🗓️ Saturdays | April–Mid-November
⏰ 8:00am-1pm

2. Summers Corner Farmers Market
📍 1609 Beech Hill Rd, Summerville, SC
🗓️ Select Sundays: April 13, May 18, June 22
⏰ 12:00-3pm

Has a free kid zone with face painting & giant yard games!

3. Central Creek Farmers Market
📍 519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC
🗓️ 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | March–November
⏰ 4-7pm

4. Ridgeville Farmers Market
📍 154 Church St, Ridgeville, SC
🗓️ Sundays | April 7 – August 25
⏰ 10:00am-2pm

5. Goose Creek Farmers & Artisan Market
📍 519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC
🗓️ Saturdays | Year-Round
⏰ 9:00am-1pm

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They are easily accessible for Summerville moms and also offer home visits, which is a total lifesaver in those early days. Honestly, I wish I had known about their services sooner. It’s truly a blessing to have their support and expertise right here in our community.

📍 Bee City Zoo | 1066 Holly Ridge Ln, Cottageville, SC
📅 April 12, 13, & 19
Bring your baskets for a fun-filled egg hunt amongst the dinos, complete with candy and prize eggs! Snap a picture with the Easter Bunny in the Nature Center during scheduled times.

Saturday Hunt Times:

Sunday Hunt Times:

Easter Bunny Photos: Vary by day—check ahead for exact times!
Note: Younger kids can join older hunts with a parent.

📍 Westbury Farms | 1005 North Gum St, Summerville, SC
📅 April 12, 18, & 19
U-pick strawberry fields open at 10am, and egg hunts happen throughout the day. On the Saturday dates you can enjoy train rides, face painting, local treats, cotton candy, and more! No registration required—just arrive 30 minutes before your preferred hunt time and bring $3 cash per child.

Hunt Times:

📍 The Ridge Church | 2168 Ridge Church Rd, Summerville, SC 29486
📅 Saturday, April 13th
🕓 Egg Drops at 4:00pm, 5:00pm & 6:00pm
🚪 Gates open at 3:00 PM

This free, family-friendly event has three epic egg drops—over 9,000 eggs falling from the sky by helicopter! Children 12 and under must have a FREE ticket to participate, and they'll be divided into age groups for each drop to ensure a fun and fair experience for all.

Please plan to arrive at least an hour before your child’s egg drop time to allow time for parking and getting settled. While you wait, enjoy delicious food trucks, vendor booths, face painting, crafts, and activities for the whole family.

🎟️ Egg drop participants must be registered to enter
👨‍👩‍👧 Children 16 & under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Dubai chocolate is that ultra-creamy, super-rich treat everyone’s been talking about—and once you try it, you’ll get the hype. It’s usually made with high-quality European chocolate and filled with things like hazelnut, pistachio, or sweet cream. People love it because it’s next-level indulgent, often topped with edible gold or wrapped up in fancy packaging. Basically, it’s not just a sweet—it’s a whole experience. Lately more and more places have been adding Dubai chocolate inspired items to their menu and they sell out quick. Here’s a few local places where you can try a Dubai chocolate treat.

Friendship looks different now.

It’s not lost on any of us — that shift from spontaneous coffee dates and long talks to carefully planned texts and quick waves across the school parking lot. Parenthood brings a beautiful richness to life, but it also stretches time thin. Conversations are often punctuated by snack requests and sibling squabbles. And let’s be honest — when your kid is hanging off your leg, it’s hard to feel emotionally available for much beyond bedtime.

But here’s something that’s become clear lately: our friendships, even in their altered form, still matter deeply.

Sometimes we feel insecure when the texts slow down or the hangouts feel harder to schedule. It’s easy to wonder: Do they still want this friendship? Am I the only one missing it? But often, saying those words out loud — “Hey, I miss you” — is all it takes. More often than not, your friend feels the same way.

So how do we nurture these connections in this busy, beautiful season of parenting? Here are five ways to keep friendships strong as adult parents:

It sounds simple, but it takes courage. If you miss someone, tell them. If you’re feeling disconnected, share that. Vulnerability is the bridge to closeness, even in limited time.

You may not have full weekends for hangouts, but you can do a walk after bedtime, a coffee drop-off, or a 10-minute phone call during lunch. Little things keep the connection alive.

When your partner can hold things down at home, take the opportunity — even if you’re tired — to go spend time with a friend. One snack-filled, uninterrupted conversation can refresh you more than a nap.

Friendships among parents come with built-in helpers. Sometimes it’s okay to invite each other into the chaos — let the kids play while you catch up, even if you only get bits and pieces of a convo.

We all know the guilt of unread texts and unanswered invitations. Life is full. But if we assume our friends still care even when it’s been a while, it gives us space to reconnect without resentment.

Friendship in parenthood may not be frequent or fancy, but it can be real, grounding, and deeply life-giving — even when all we manage is snacks and solidarity.

Love,

The Berks 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦