Allison Linden
7 Signs You Are Living With a Newborn
My husband and I recently welcomed our son into the world. Although he is our second child, we are still having a bit of a rocky adjustment. I remember the crying, feeling tired, the...
Columbia Mom Eats :: O’Hara’s Bakery Cafe
Downtown Lexington is home to Icehouse Amphitheater, several local shops, and many fantastic places to eat, including O'Hara's Bakery Cafe.
O'Hara's Bakery Cafe is one of the few local places where you can start your...
Columbia Mom’s Clutter-Free Christmas Gift List
In recent years, social media has been abuzz with the concept of "clutter-free gifts." Clutter-free gifts refers to presents that give the recipient something to do instead of a material possession. These gifts are...
Columbia Parks & Playgrounds :: Felton C. Benton Park
Springdale in the near the West Columbia area located between downtown Columbia and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The area is home to many families and one of our favorite playgrounds, Felton C. Benton Park....
2 Easy Fall Cake Recipes for Moms Who Don’t Really Bake
I have a confession to make. I hate baking. I don't own a stand mixer, pastry bag, or even a whole set of round cake pans.
The thing is, I have a daughter now who...
4 Great Things About Advanced Maternal Age
I sat in the lobby, waiting on my daughter to finish her summer dance camp session. Two women sat next to me. They obviously knew each other outside of the dance studio and were...
Columbia Mom EATS :: Creekside Restaurant
Lexington's Old Mill, located near downtown Lexington at 711 E. Main Street, is home to many businesses - a yoga studio, boutiques, art studios, restaurants, a brewery, and most importantly to me, my chiropractor....
Columbia Parks & Playgrounds :: Cayce Riverwalk
Before I became a mom, I enjoyed going to the various walking and running trails in the Midlands. Cayce Riverwalk is probably my favorite. It's convenient to downtown, the lovely businesses on State Street,...
What My Toddler Learned at Dance Class
From the moment I found out I was having a little girl, I dreamed of the moment she would start taking "baby dance." I imagined tiny little girls, twirling around in their tutus and...