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.
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...
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
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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...
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...