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.
Columbia Mom EATS :: Cassava Breads
**NOTE: After this post was written, we were informed that Cassava Breads will no longer be at Soda City Market on Saturdays. However, you may still purchase bread from Cassava Breads on their website,...
Columbia Mom EATS :: Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles
I will never forget the first time I had chicken and waffles. We had only recently moved to the south, and as a northerner, I had never had it before. The combination of the...
Why Thanksgiving Makes Me Sad
I come from a LARGE Italian family. We lived a couple of hours away from my dads family, but my moms family lived in the same city we did. Pretty much ALL of my...
Columbia Mom EATS :: Eggs Up Grill
I don't know about you, but one of my favorite meals to have out at a restaurant is breakfast. I am a HUGE lover of breakfast foods. In fact, I'll often cook breakfast foods...
I Miss Hugs
I miss hugs.
This pandemic has brought about so many strange and difficult circumstances. But one of the worst things for me is the sheer fact that I can't hug anyone (aside from my husband...
Columbia Mom FAVORITES :: 5 Fall Related Things I’m Loving Right Now
Fall is all around us, and I can't help but smile at the thought.
Summer is by far my favorite season. I mean...two words: the beach! But, I would say that fall is definitely my...
Fall Recipes :: Chili With Rice
Fall is here, and that means it's time for some yummy, hearty meals. I don't know about you, but I just love fall foods and drinks! Soup, stew, chili, hot chocolate, hot apple cider...Mmmmm....
To Trick-or-Treat OR Not to Trick-Or-Treat :: That Is the Question
The beginning of October is an indicator of many things. It signifies fall, the start of fall activities and festivals, playing in the leaves, hot drinks, fall family bucket lists, and so much more....
The Ugly Truth About Pregnancy
Before I became pregnant with my first child, I would see pregnant women walking around and think how beautiful they looked. Friends who already had babies would tell me how much they loved being...
Why I Will Always Miss My Grandmother
May 18, 2007 is a day I will never forget. It's the day my grandmother passed away.
My grandmother, Carmella, was an integral part of my life. I was as close to her as I...
What I Never Knew About Being A School Teacher
School started this week.
Did your stress level just go up from reading those words? Because mine went up from typing them.
For the past six years, the start of the school year has meant my...
No One Warned Me About What Happens When Your Child Turns Nine…
Everyone tells you about the "terrible twos." If you're lucky, you'll even get warned about "threenagers." And we all know the teenage years can be challenging. But, no one warned me about nine. Who...
Because We Could All Use A Little Bit Of Nostalgia
I tend to be a very nostalgic person. It makes me so happy to sit and reminisce over old family photos, videos, my college yearbook, and to talk about old times with friends and family.
I've...
A YA Summer Reading List For Mom
Hello. My name is Leah, I am 40 years old, and I am addicted to Young Adult (YA) fiction.
And when I say "addicted" I mean "ADDICTED." As in, YA books are pretty much the...