We're off and ready on a bright morning to explore the Soda City Market. Held Saturday mornings on Main Street in downtown Columbia, the market offers families an easy way to turn the chore of grocery shopping into a chance to explore part of the capitol city.

Who knew that old records, plastic grocery bags, and other recycled materials could be turned into such fun toys? My two children were transfixed by the repurposed stuff at Lime Green.

Kids can watch little balls of dough transform into tiny donuts at Coco's Mini Donuts at the Soda City Market on Saturday mornings in Columbia. The best part? They're still warm when you pop them in your mouth.

A cruise to watch dolphins swim and play off Hilton Head was a favorite experience.