Alyson Haggerty
Alyson lives in Metairie with her husband, Patrick, their 8 and 6-year-old 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.
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It took a while for me to think of what to write for this post because I have nothing to say that hasn't been said before. Because people have been sharing these sentiments since...
15 Things You’ll Definitely Hear at Your Child’s Baseball Game
'Tis the season for late nights at the ballpark, and like every other summer, I am loving it. I have two boys who play various sports throughout the year at our local playground, and...
School Awards Envelopes: When It’s Not What’s Inside that Counts
School Awards Envelopes: When It's Not What's Inside that Counts
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COVID Changed My Anti-Sleepover Policy
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Skip the Romance, I Want Hilarious :: Not Your Average Date Night
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The Easiest, Most Perfect Family Date in Springtime New Orleans
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A Mardi Gras to Remember
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Hail Thoth: A Love Letter from a Pediatric Nurse
In 1947, the founders of the Krewe of Thoth intentionally planned their Uptown route with "institutions that care for persons with disabilities and illness" in mind. For decades, the Krewe of Thoth has brought...
I Gave My Husband a Yes Weekend
You may have heard of giving your child a "Yes Day," but have you ever thought about giving your spouse one? My husband and I recently went out of town for a long weekend,...
Teachers, With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
For most of my life, I aspired to be a teacher or a nurse. I never went through a phase where I wanted to be an astronaut or President or anything else. I teetered...
In Defense of My Designer Bag Splurge
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Dinner Saint: NOLA Comfort Food Delivered to Your Door
Disclosure :: This post was sponsored by Dinner Saint, and I was fortunate to receive meals as part of our relationship; therefore, I can attest personally as to how efficient and delicious this meal...
Best Summer Ever: Send the Kids to Sleepaway Camp
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Just Say No to All the Activities
Now, much more so than when I was growing up, I feel like there is so much pressure for kids to do all the things. To some extent, I understand. After all, we introduced...