Leah Stuhler
PlantHouse Columbia :: A Paradise on Earth for All Plant Lovers!
I love plants and flowers. Always have. Growing up, I was either in my Italian grandmother's kitchen cooking and baking, or in her garden doing some gardening with her.
My grandmother had the most beautiful...
Allergy Free Treats to Fill Those Easter Baskets
Easter is almost here and that means it's time to decide what to put in those Easter baskets! There are so many options available, but most of the time, our first thought is of...
Discovering Columbia :: Exploring Five Points
I love reading. So when I found out that a brand new independent bookstore that just opened up in Five Points, I knew I had to check it out. Since I was going there...
I’m a Mom AND a Storyteller, Teacher, Podcaster & MORE!
I'm a mom. I have two boys who are currently twelve and nine years old. (A fun combination of ages with all the hormones...) But, just like you, I'm also more than that; I'm...
Christmas in the Trenches :: One Mom’s Perspective on the Not So Perfect Holiday...
It seems like this time of year all we see on social media are pictures of everyone else's "perfect" holiday season. There are the beautiful Christmas family portraits, the freshly baked and elegantly decorated...
When You Feel Like You Have Nothing Left to Give
Motherhood is hard. Like, makes you feel exhausted and overwhelmed, hard. Add in a full-time or part-time job on top of that, and it can feel unbearable some days.
I'm a middle school theatre teacher,...
Day Trips from Columbia :: Exploring Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Charleston
My family LOVES going to Charleston. It is one of my favorite SC cities to explore! Since my husband is in the Air Force Reserves and goes to drill at Joint Base Charleston, my...
How to Support Those Around You With Asthma and Food Allergies
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness month, with the week of May 8-14 being Food Allergy Awareness Week.
Asthma and allergies are serious chronic diseases that affect many adults and children throughout the country....
Teacher Appreciation Week :: Think Outside the Box
It's the beginning of May, and that means Teacher Appreciation Week is upon us. It's a time to show our children's teachers how much we really appreciate what they do. And, with the events...
Columbia Mom EATS :: 929 Kitchen and Bar
I don't know about you, but I LOVE Asian cuisine! It is one of my favorite types of food to eat. And, fortunately, here in Columbia, we have some fabulous Asian restaurants. Today, I'm...
I Went on Vacation by Myself, and I Loved Every Moment of It
When I found out in 2019 that Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster were going to be in a Broadway musical together, I knew I HAD to travel to New York City to see it....
Columbia Mom EATS :: Enzo’s Delicatessen
I was born and raised in Western NY, and am as Italian as they come. In Rochester, where I grew up, there is a HUGE Italian community. There are plenty of Italian specialty stores,...
On Being Thankful
Some days I'm thankful. Other days I am all too aware of my problems and shortcomings.
There are all the "I wish" thoughts that flood into my head. I wish we didn't have to live...
No One Told Me How Much This Would Hurt
When you're pregnant, people give you a lot of advice. They tell you what stroller to buy, which diapers are the best, tips and tricks for teething, and so on. But the one thing...