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.
The Art of Trying Something New
The Art of Trying Something New
You would have thought I was signing up for a trip to Mars. That's how hard it was for...
Picture Perfect Christmas Treats
Christmas is a holiday that commands all the senses. The decorations, lights, music, food, the warm feelings it evokes - I love leaning into...
‘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...
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...
Yoga Adventures with Animals Around Atlanta
When I texted my friends about goat yoga, ("goga," for short) I wasn't sure how they would react. While we have spent plenty of...
National Read A Book Day:: Celebrate with Atlanta Authors, Books, & Bookstores
A while back, my family and I dusted off our library and dug back into the joy of reading. And so far, it has...
When Giving is All We Have
When Giving is All We Have
A friend had surgery recently, so I headed to Souper Jenny in Roswell to pick up some comfort food....
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...
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...
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...