Alison
Atlanta Attractions to Spring Open Your Kids’ Senses
Goodbye, winter, and hello spring! Now is the perfect time of year to awaken your family's senses from a cold slumber and get your artistic juices warmed up with these unique Atlanta attractions!
Adventure Cubs...
Girlfriend Bonding Challenges In and Around Atlanta
With the sun slowly making a comeback, now is the perfect time to take Girls' Night Out to the next level. Round up your friends, and set a date to create some amazing memories...
Celebrate National Puzzle Day with Unexpected Ways to Play in Atlanta
Celebrate National Puzzle Day with Unexpected Ways to Play in Atlanta
Does your family play board games? Do you have a jigsaw puzzle always in progress? Are you curious about scavenger hunts, but don't know...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: How to Commemorate it in Atlanta
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: How to Commemorate it in Atlanta
This year, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is on January 15th. What better place than Atlanta to learn about Dr. King's legacy and the...
The Legacy of the Christmas Card
The Legacy of the Christmas Card
Shutterfly, Minted, Snapfish - heck, even Hallmark - can all thank their existences to Sir Henry Cole, a very busy and important man in Victorian England who couldn't possibly...
‘Tis the Seasoning: Making Holiday Food Memories
I was recently a guest emcee for a Give a Folk storytelling event to benefit The Sandwich Project, a local charity that addresses food insecurities in our community. The theme was, fittingly, food, and...
Halloween for Grown-Ups:: Atlanta’s Spooky Spots
When my kids were little, Halloween was a big deal – costumes, pumpkins, trick or treating with neighbors. Once they got older, it scaled back, as they were less interested in dressing up and...
Spooky October Recipes for Kids
Happy Halloween-ish! I know the day is usually about candy, candy, and more candy, but it doesn't have to be! There are a lot of creative food ideas and recipes out there for just...
Volunteer Opportunities in Atlanta’s Arts Scene
When was the last time you volunteered for something that was just for you and had nothing to do with PTA or your kids' extracurricular activities? For me, this has been delving into the...
The Momsultant
FaceTime - it's my son's ringtone.
Me: "Hey Bud!"
Son, in a low voice: "Hey Mom, I've got a presentation in 30 minutes. Can I practice with you?"
Me, throwing everything on the floor, grabbing a seat,...