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.
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...
From LOL To WTM? :: Decoding The Language Of Today’s Kids
From LOL To WTM? :: Decoding The Language Of Today's Kids
I, like most millennial mommas, came of age when digital socialization was just taking off. Rewind back to 1998, and I'm selecting the perfect...
Tales From An Overachiever :: I Don’t Give 110% Anymore
Tales From An Overachiever :: I Don't Give 110% Anymore
I'm a solid mix of Type 3 and Type 1. If you're unfamiliar with the enneagram, those types are known as The Achiever and The...
New Restaurant In Metairie :: Crazy Hotpot
New Restaurant In Metairie :: Crazy Hotpot
If you haven't heard, the former Three Bs location on N. Turnbull not far off Veterans in Metairie became Crazy Hotpot earlier this year. My family and I...
The No Phone Zone: My 5 Faves for Dining Out with Kids
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The No Phone Zone: My 5 Faves for Dining Out with Kids
We go out to...
Gifts That Are Still Giving: 6 Faves from Christmas
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Gifts That Are Still Giving: 6 Faves from Christmas
Now that we're several...
Modern Motherhood and the Invisibility of Miscarriage
That second line was faint but unmistakable. After a while of trying, fatigued from charting and ovulation kits, we finally did it! This was going to be my favorite pregnancy. This baby was prayed...
The 20-minute Morning Routine That Transformed My Mood
The 20-minute Morning Routine That Transformed My Mood
As mom of a 10-year-old and 8-year-old, my days are packed and often involve the same pattern everyday. Wake up. School and work. Drive around shuffling kids...
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...
Kudos to the Parents of Teens at Mardi Gras
Oh, man. Shoutout to the parents of teenagers. I have two sons, ages 10 and 8, and we're in a sweet spot right now. We are past the neediness of preschoolhood but not to...
Yikes :: I Had a Tonsillectomy in My Thirties
I'd battled sore throats for as long as I can remember. As a child with allergies and a chronic post-nasal drip, it seemed like I couldn't go longer than two weeks without a sore...
What You Need to Know Before You Join the Next Group Chat
If you're anything like me, you belong to a number of group chats. In 2023, this is just another part of being a parent. My GroupMe includes chats for one kid's track team, and...
Five Unpopular Things I Enjoy Doing with My Kids
As I was recently commiserating with some other parents about the challenges of parenthood, I learned that, while I certainly have my struggles, there are a few things that seem to stress out other...
I Send My Young Kids Grocery Shopping Without Me
Every Sunday is Grocery Day. Typically, my husband handles chores at home while I go to the grocery with our kids. Are the kids always eager to go to the grocery? No. Am I...