Alison
Alison is a Florida transplant who came to Atlanta just in time for the '96 Olympics. She married her husband Travis that same year and is the proud mama of two grown children, Carolyn and Emory. She is a 5th grade teacher, graphic designer, and an avid rooster enthusiast. She enjoys blogging, watching her kids follow their dreams, and spending as much time as possible on her back deck.
Fun Things to Do with Teens Around Atlanta
Whenever my son is home on a college break, we like to set aside a day to find new hidden gems or old favorites...
Unique Classes to Broaden Your Horizons
Your kids don't have to have all the fun - school can be back for everyone! Are you searching for a hobby, want to...
Online Resources When You Need a Boost
I have a love/hate relationship with summer. While I welcome the chance to regroup and recharge from my job as a teacher, I struggle...
Skateboard Parks In and Around Atlanta
When my son started his freshman year of college in Boston, he discovered skateboarding. He hung out at the skateparks around campus and then...
Supporting Special Businesses In and Around Atlanta
Supporting Special Businesses In and Around Atlanta
The other morning, I met a friend for coffee. When we were deciding on a place, she suggested...
Saving Seats
College Graduation, 2025. The commencement ticket clearly states that you CANNOT save seats. However, the school gives an actual webinar that STRONGLY encourages you...
Soul Food In and Around Atlanta
If you've spent any time in the South, no doubt you have experienced the specialness of soul food. This unique cuisine dates back over...
How to Get Your Kids Reading this Summer
"UGHHHHH!!!!!!!" A deep groan always reverberates across my classroom when I assign reading homework. My students know they must read in school, that's part of the...
Athens Beer Trail – A Fun “Dawg-Free” Weekend
Turns out there is more to Athens than the Georgia Bulldogs (gasp)! Check out this weekend experience for lovers of beer, food, and the...
Learning to Pivot – A Tugboat Tale
You know the scene - it's TV's Friends, circa 1999, "The One With the Cop." Ross is on a mission to move a couch...