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.
Sexual Assault Awareness: A Mother’s Experience With Trauma Influencing Parenting Decisions
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This is a month to honor the incredible strength of survivors while also raising awareness of the widespread presence of sexual assault in every community.
1 out of every 6...
Messy Motherhood According to Lorelai Gilmore
Gilmore Girls aired its pilot episode in October 2000 and 24 years later, we’re all still rewatching it on Netflix. The show follows the lives of mother/daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore as they...
For the First Time, Losing Weight Is Not My New Year’s Resolution
We all do it. We start as little kids, scribbling excitedly with crayons. At the end of the year, we sit down and list the things we want to accomplish or do in the...
Looking Back & Looking Ahead: A Free Printable to Help Inspire You!
If you're looking for inspiration for your 2024 goals but are feeling stuck, I've got just the thing. When I'm not writing or trying to wrangle a toddler, I work on digital art. It's...
A Very Charleston Holiday Gift Guide: Small Business Edition
The holidays are the perfect time to support your local small businesses. We are lucky to be bursting with talented creators and shop owners here in Charleston. If you want to save a little...
Spooky Sips: Halloween Cocktails & Mocktails
Cheers to the (in my very biased opinion) best season there is!
I'm bringing you three fang-tastic Halloween mocktails that are perfect for any mama who is pregnant, nursing, sober, or simply the designated driver....
10 Beautiful and Low-Maintenance Houseplants for the Busy Mom
One of the best ways to add a bit of life and beauty to your home is houseplants. Not only are they good for purifying the air, but they have been scientifically proven to...
Getting Crafty: The Cozy Coupe Makeover
The Cozy Coupe has been around since 1979 and is known for its iconic red and yellow colors -- and the kind of creepy eyes slapped on the front. Most of us probably have...
Lowcountry Parks & Playgrounds: Central Creek Park
Welcome to our series: Lowcountry Parks & Playgrounds! Each article in this series focuses on specific parks/playgrounds at locations all throughout the Lowcountry.
Next up, Central Creek Park in Goose Creek!
Location: 147 Old Moncks Corner Road, Goose...
Guide to Goose Creek Living
Named one of Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live in the United States” in 2021, Goose Creek has maintained that small-town feeling where you don’t get overwhelmed or lost in a big-city environment; even...