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.
Inked: The Cool Mom’s Guide to Tattoos in Charleston
Hey Mama, wanna get a tattoo in Charleston?
When I think of moms with tattoos, the first thing that pops into my head is that iconic scene from Mean Girls. You know the one. Amy...
Parenting in the Age of Social Media: How Much Is Too Much?
A note from the author: this article is meant to be informative, not judgmental. Everyone maintains the right to choose how much or how little they share online. Only you can know what is...
My Experience With PCOS and What I Wish I’d Known Sooner
What is PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)?
Although PCOS is the most common hormone disorder in women, many people have no idea what that acronym entails. I had heard it in passing or on TV but...
Moms to See in the 843: The Art of Preservation and Motherhood with Melody...
Melody Webb is a local artist and mom who moved to Charleston in 2020 from her hometown of Richmond, VA. She creates gorgeous keepsakes with dried flowers (And any other mementos you have!) with...
Wholly Unprepared: The Realities of Mental Illness as a New Mom
Content Warning: Mention of intrusive thoughts, postpartum anxiety/depression/OCD.
A few days after I got that first positive pregnancy test, I ran to my local Barnes & Noble to pick up a few books to help...
Charleston Moms FAVORITES: 10 Women I Love to Follow on Instagram
Welcome to our series Charleston Moms FAVORITES! Our team is excited to share some of the things that are making us happy and helping us get through the days.
It’s one o’clock in the afternoon...