Allison Linden
5 Things You Should Know Before Getting a Guinea Pig
Our four year old daughter has desperately tried to make friends with our grumpy 14 year old blue heeler as long as she has...
Weekend Trips from Columbia, SC: Gatlinburg, TN
When you live in South Carolina, snow is far from a sure thing. While this is not necessarily bad thing for those of us...
Columbia Mom EATS :: Bodhi
A few weeks ago, I celebrated the 20th anniversary of my 21st birthday. I have some wonderful friends who asked me how I wanted...
5 Products to Make Breastfeeding Easier
Breastfeeding is a job. It consumes anywhere between two to six hours of your day, depending on the age of your child, whether you're...
Columbia Mom EATS :: Flight Deck
Your four year old nephew is in town to hang out with your three year old daughter. The kids have been cooped up inside...
Why My Husband Chose to Be a Stay-At-Home Dad
When my husband and I first started talking about having children, he told me that it was very important to him that they spend...
Columbia Parks & Playgrounds :: Guignard Park
My daughter always gets excited when we take a trip to the playground. Some of our local favorites include Carraway Park, Felton C. Benton...
The Curse of the Invisible Trash Can
Many, many years ago, the members of my household were placed under a terrible curse. You see, no one in my family can see...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...


















