Allie Strickland
Allie Strickland is a new mom living in Goose Creek with her husband, Sebastian, son, August, and husky pup, Denali. She graduated from the College of Charleston with a BA in English and Creative Writing in 2017. Aside from her love of reading and writing, Allie is also passionate about art. She opened her own small business, Lavender Light Paper Company, in January 2022. Allie found out she was expecting her first baby the following month and, due to a rough pregnancy, her creative work has been on hold. Allie has found herself very passionate about postpartum support for mothers after her son was born prematurely and spent time in the NICU.
The Modern Mom’s Quick and Dirty Guide to Cloth Diapers – Part 1
Back when I was in high school, I can remember watching in pure disgust as my mom did a load of dirty cloth diapers in the same washing machine where my clothes went. Sure,...
Canvases and Crayons: Celebrating American Artist Appreciation Month
August isn't just for soaking up the final rays of summer sun while school starts back up—it's also American Artist Appreciation Month! This whole month is dedicated to recognizing the incredible artists who've shaped...
Park Circle Date Night: The Best Spots for Parents to Enjoy Together
It's happened. The sun, moon, and stars have aligned. You finally have a day where you and your partner have a day to yourselves. You want to make it count, right?
Provided there are no...
The Bullying of Ms. Rachel: How a Fundraiser Became the Catalyst for Online Hate
It's likely that if you have a child under the age of five, you're familiar with Ms. Rachel. This internet persona, adopted by preschool teacher Rachel Accurso, is beloved by young children for her...
Sexual Assault Awareness: A Mother’s Experience With Trauma Influencing Parenting Decisions
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This is a month to honor the incredible strength of survivors while also raising awareness of the widespread presence of sexual assault in every community.
1 out of every 6...
Messy Motherhood According to Lorelai Gilmore
Gilmore Girls aired its pilot episode in October 2000 and 24 years later, we’re all still rewatching it on Netflix. The show follows the lives of mother/daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore as they...
For the First Time, Losing Weight Is Not My New Year’s Resolution
We all do it. We start as little kids, scribbling excitedly with crayons. At the end of the year, we sit down and list the things we want to accomplish or do in the...
Looking Back & Looking Ahead: A Free Printable to Help Inspire You!
If you're looking for inspiration for your 2024 goals but are feeling stuck, I've got just the thing. When I'm not writing or trying to wrangle a toddler, I work on digital art. It's...
A Very Charleston Holiday Gift Guide: Small Business Edition
The holidays are the perfect time to support your local small businesses. We are lucky to be bursting with talented creators and shop owners here in Charleston. If you want to save a little...
Spooky Sips: Halloween Cocktails & Mocktails
Cheers to the (in my very biased opinion) best season there is!
I'm bringing you three fang-tastic Halloween mocktails that are perfect for any mama who is pregnant, nursing, sober, or simply the designated driver....