Leah Stuhler
Leah grew up in Western New York, lived in Chicago for 11 years, and now resides in South Carolina. She's very happy for the change in weather! Leah is happily married, and is a proud boy mom. She is a full time Middle School Theatre teacher. When she's not spending time with her family or working, Leah enjoys baking and reading. She is the creator and host of the podcast YA Book Chat, where she and her guests have fun chatting about their favorite books. Leah loves being a part of the Columbia Mom team, both as a contributing writer and Editor.
Discovering Columbia :: Exploring the Devine Street District
Despite the fact that I've lived in Columbia for ten years now, there are still areas of this wonderful city that I have yet to explore. I recently began working downtown at USC, which...
Discovering Columbia :: Exploring the Vista
Columbia boasts so many great neighborhoods! Areas like Five Points, the Mill District, Main Street, the Bull Street District, West Columbia, Forest Acres, and the Vista all offer some of the best restaurants, shopping,...
When Cats Attack :: Cat vs. Christmas Tree
In May of 2023, we brought the most adorable little fur balls into our home. After the loss of our previous cat a year prior, we were finally ready to share our love with...
A Guide to the Koger Center for the Arts With Kids
One thing I love about Columbia is that there is so much culture and art to explore. Whether it's the Columbia Museum of Art, the Children's museum, the Columbia Marionette Theatre, or the Richland...
Christmas Movies for the Whole Family to Enjoy
The holiday season is a time for family and friends, spreading love and good cheer, celebrating the birth of Jesus, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more. And, since it's winter, it's also a perfect opportunity to...
5 Board Games & Card Games Your Whole Family Will Love
I recently found out that November 19th is National Play Monopoly Day and that the week of November 20 - 26 is National Game and Puzzle Week. I grew up playing board games with...
10 Picture Books to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
November is a great time of year. Not only does Thanksgiving occur this month, but there are also many other wonderful observances to celebrate. Two such observances are National Native-American Heritage Month and National...
10 Bingeworthy Shows for Mom on Netflix
All moms need time to relax and unwind after our crazy days - and Netflix is a great way to do just that! Whether you work from home, work full time outside of the...
Day Trips from Columbia :: Exploring Fort Sumter
My family loves exploring all that Columbia has to offer. But we also enjoy taking day trips to Charleston. It's so fun and easy!
Like many places in South Carolina, Charleston is rich in history....
What Is My Child Saying?! Deciphering Middle School Slang
Do you ever feel like you don't understand what your child is saying to you? You know they are trying to communicate something, but you're just not sure what that is.
Believe it or not,...
Why I Have My Children Watch the Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics are upon us! From July 26 - August 11, some of the best athletes in the world will descend upon Paris, France to compete for those elusive gold, silver, and...
Happy National Ice Cream Day! Favorite Ice Cream Places Around Columbia (+ Freebies!)
You may not realize this but July is National Ice Cream Month. A whole month to celebrate the cold drippy goodness that is ice cream!
In an effort to bring you, our valued readers, a...
Help! My 10-Year-Old Has a Girlfriend!
"Mom, I want to ask a girl at school to be my Valentine."
I held my breath for a few moments when my 10-year-old said those words. I thought to myself, "He's only 10. It's...
Columbia Mom EATS :: Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
I'm a big foodie, so I'm always on the hunt for a new restaurant to try. Fortunately, Columbia boasts quite a lot of amazing restaurants! Whether you're looking for a specific type of food,...