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 daughter Carolyn, 23, and son Emory, 21. She is a 5th grade teacher, with a side hustle as a graphic designer, and is an avid rooster enthusiast. She enjoys blogging, watching her kids follow their dreams, and spending as much time as possible on her back deck.
May 8 Is National Have a Coke Day: How To Make A Meal...
You know the song:
I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I'd like to buy the world a Coke
And keep it company
That's the real thing
While this song was penned in 1971, Coca-Cola...
Spring Break From the Sofa: How to Find Unique Experiences Online
It was marked on your calendar - the beach, the mountains, the ski trip, the college tours. Or maybe it was the anticipation of a week off work, and some quality stay-cation time at...
Distance Learning: How It’s Going From a Teen’s Perspective
Those first early rumblings that school might close ... the canceling of extra-curriculars...the rescheduling of prom...
Every new announcement added a bit more panic into my already anxious heart. How would we pull this off?...
Merry Mix Up: How to Add a Twist to Festive Appetizers
I wouldn't call myself much of a cook, but during the holidays, I pull out all the stops. I love the old faithful recipes that have been passed down through the generations. But I...
Unique Date Nights: How To Enjoy Atlanta Together
It's slowly getting colder outside, so what better time to warm up your love life? If you and your partner are in a date-night rut, I have a few ideas to freshen it up. ...
September is National Honey Month: How to Celebrate Like a Silly Old Bear
I love honey. I think I enjoy it in some way every day, particularly in my tea. But such a simple thing takes a phenomenal amount of work for bees to make, even though...
I Dyed My Niece’s Hair Purple: How This Oldie Connects with the Young’uns
Yes, you read that right. I dyed my 13-year-old niece's hair purple. Yes, it was her idea. And yes, she ambushed me to do it.
I walked into her house with my 7-year-old nephew after...
I Make My Bed Every Day: How I Lie to the Air Conditioner Guy
Twice a year, I perpetuate a big deception to a complete stranger. It is a lie I have held on to for so long, I feel the need to finally come clean. That stranger...
Mama’s Sick: How the World Continued On
It had been a busy couple of months for me - I traveled to D.C. and Rome, GA with my son and Chicago with my daughter (blog post to come) and in between, a...
Happy Birthday: How to Celebrate Across the Miles
My daughter turns 19 this month, and this will be her first birthday away from home. She is at college, and while we will be able to celebrate with her early during her Spring...