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.
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...
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...
Save Our JPRD Playgrounds
If you haven't heard, the Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) recently revealed plans to redesign and repurpose six parish playgrounds. Citing lack of enrollment for recreational sports, the Parish has devised new...
To My Son Starting Middle School
I'm entering a new era of parenthood, as my oldest just started middle school. With the first quarter wrapping up, I've been reflecting on all the things I want my son to know as...
Getting Out of My Reading Slump
I was a voracious reader until the busy schedules and fatigue of motherhood got me in a rut. Reading a book could take me over a month, whereas I used to be able to...
Anxiety Led Us to a Surprising ADHD Diagnosis
We understand that getting to the bottom of what's going on with our children can be nerve-wracking and stressful, especially when we suspect that our child has ADD or an ADHD diagnosis. Some of...