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.
15 Life Hacks: How to Cut Corners In a Jam
My refrigerator has been broken for over a month. It stopped working without warning and the appliance repair folks are just replacing different parts until they hit the jackpot. Luckily, we have a smaller...
It’s A Tradition: How to Reinvent the Holidays with Teenagers
"Tis the holiday season! I love this time of year, even though my kids are basically grown. At ages 18 and 16, the jig is up, the word is out, and the element of...
Happy Thanksgiving: How to Graduate from the Kiddie Table
Let's Talk Teens and Turkey! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and at my house, that means my daughter will be home from college, and my son will have a week off from high...
Reality Bites: How to Tackle ASMA
Real Housewives: Any City – I have watched them all.
And if you are reading this, you know you have too. Well, most of you. I will admit, I love reality tv. I know, I...
We’re Ready: How I Sent My First-Born to College
Senior Year, that magical time when you embark on a journey with fellow parental spirits through the mysteries of Testing, Applications, Graduation, Parties, and the Evil Empty Nest. You swear allegiance to Facebook support...
August in Atlanta: How to Have Fun for Free
Summer is wrapping up, but we can still squeeze a little fun out of it. There are many kid-friendly things to do in August. Best of all, they are 100% free. Here's a list...
Just Say Something: How I Talk to My Teenage Son
My daughter and I have this communication thing down pat. She's 18-years-old, she's female, and she's an open book. We have a natural rhythm going, (even though we hit a sour note every once...
What’s in Your Book?: How I am Adding a Few Pages
Samuel L. Jackson wants to know what's in your wallet. And I want to know what's in your book.
I was recently talking to a very dear friend, who was sharing with me some entries...
It’s the Little Things: How These Fun Foods Make Me Happy
Please note: This is not a sponsored post. These are just things with which I am personally obsessed.
When was the last time you treated yourself? And when I say treat yourself, what I really...
Podcast Round Up: How I Entertain Myself in the Car
To me, there is nothing better than turning on the radio and hearing some Rob Base or a little Naughty by Nature. I love my old school radio station. But in the last year,...