Alyson Haggerty
Alyson lives in Metairie with her husband, Patrick, their two boys, and their Morkie, Beignet. After teaching for almost ten years, she left a career in education, earned her BSN, and now works as a pediatric emergency nurse. In her free time, Alyson enjoys flipping furniture, writing, dancing, and painting. She is always looking for a racquetball partner and loves streetcar rides and playing board games with her family. A good cook, she is constantly on a quest to answer the age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” but has thus far been unsuccessful.
Turning Twelve: From Little Boy To Young Man Overnight
Turning Twelve: From Little Boy To Young Man Overnight
My oldest son turned twelve just three weeks ago, and suddenly he is a whole new person. It was like he blew out his candles and...
Our Favorite NOLA Halloween Tradition
Our Favorite NOLA Halloween Tradition
I just love this time of year. For me, fall marks the beginning of a time of the year filled with traditions. I enjoy checking items off our fall bucket...
Hellooooo! Go See Broadway’s Mrs. Doubtfire At The Saenger Now!
Disclosure: New Orleans Mom and The Saenger gifted my family tickets to see Mrs. Doubtfire last night, and while the tickets were a gift, I was not paid to write this post. I am...
Perfect Timing For Easter: See JPAS’s Jesus Christ Superstar This Week
Perfect Timing For Easter: See JPAS's Jesus Christ Superstar This Week
I've loved theater for as long as I can remember, ever since my parents brought me to see Beauty and the Beast at the...
The 4 Frozen Foods Every Busy Parent Needs On Hand
The 4 Frozen Foods Every Busy Parent Needs On Hand
I truly enjoy cooking for my family. We make 2 big grocery trips twice a month and plan our meals in two-week chunks. Most of...
The Savannah Bananas Ticket Disaster :: There Has To Be A Better Way
The Savannah Bananas Ticket Disaster :: There Has To Be A Better Way
We've been Savannah Bananas fans for about 4 years now. I have two boys: one is my little baseball player, and the...
The Best Places for Crawfish in the New Orleans Area
We absolutely love to eat in New Orleans, and we take our seafood and crawfish seriously. Based on the input of local moms, these are the best crawfish in New Orleans. If you are...
A Pediatric Nurse’s Guide To Cold And Flu Season
A Pediatric Nurse's Guide To Cold And Flu Season
Full disclosure: I am a pediatric emergency nurse. But, first, I am a mom. This post is not meant to serve as medical advice. I only...
New in Lakeview :: Juliana’s Brazilian Bakery
New in Lakeview :: Juliana's Brazilian Bakery
Last week, while my oldest was at baseball practice, I took my youngest, my foodie, on a school night date to the soft opening of Juliana's Brazilian Bakery...
New Movie Review :: Disney’s Haunted Mansion
New Movie Review :: Disney's Haunted Mansion
I recently had the opportunity to attend the media screening of the Disney's Haunted Mansion movie ahead of its premiere this Friday. My family and I really enjoyed...
A Love Letter to the LSU Baseball Team
Dear Tigers,
We love baseball. And we love LSU. So, this year, we excitedly tuned in to watch you play ball just like we do every other year. But this season, it was different. Your...
A Note to Jordan Thompson Before Game 3
Hey Jordan,
Congrats on making it to the College World Series! As you know, this is the opportunity of a lifetime, and I'm sure you were so excited to be playing on the big stage...
Must-Have Products For Those Problems You Don’t Want To Talk About
The below list includes some terrific brands, and although this post contains some affiliate links, we only recommend these tried-and-true products which we buy for ourselves.
Must-Have Products For Those Problems You Don't Want To...
Know What You’re Saying :: An Embarrassing Lesson For My Kids
Know What You're Saying :: An Embarrassing Lesson For My Kids
I have two boys, one of whom is in middle school. My husband and I have always believed in the importance of openness and...