allysondunn
Allyson lives in Livonia. She is a single mom, to a very energetic and sweet nine-year-old boy. He loves all things Tigers, YouTube, and being outside! Allyson is currently an elementary teacher in Detroit. When not at her sons driving her son around or working, she love to read, workout, and catching up on the DVR.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes: Detroit Moms’ Favorite Michigan Vacation Spots
The Silver Lake Sand Dunes, just over three hours away from the metro Detroit area, offer a little something for everyone and every age. From glamping it a bit in a camper, to staying...
A Little Dirt Doesn’t Hurt: 4 Tips for Gardening with Kids
Spring has finally sprung, the skies are filled with the sunshine, and everything is starting to become green again. It is time to get outside! From bike rides to spring sports, get out and enjoy...
Quick Tips for Remote Learning and Online School
March of 2020 sent families and educators alike into a whirlwind of participating in and creating remote learning. With the pandemic still a concern, families all over the country are continuing virtual education as...
Meditation for Moms
Some people refer to this time of year as "most wonderful." Not me. Nope. This season is more stress on top of my regular stress. Do this, go here, keep that smile on your...
I Only Have Time for Family
The first alarm goes off at 4:45 a.m. with the additional bells following closely behind. My morning routine is calling me— workout, journal, and shower. Then, spending the next 45 minutes attempting waking up...
Moms, Make Sleep A Priority
I’m tired. I feel it in my bones and muscles. I'm the kind of tired that a venti, extra shot at Starbucks cannot fix. The type of tired that even the best concealer cannot...
For the Love of Latchkey
Life as a working mom has so many challenges, especially when school starts at 8:57 a.m., but you have to be across town and clocked into work by 8:15 a.m.. Cue the stress! That...
Push Yourself: Four Steps to Setting Goals
I sit and write this on the eve of a new month. The pure chaos of the last couple of weeks (well, the last couple of months) has settled, and I am left to...
Summer Refresh
Ahh. It's finally summer. I have been waiting for this since September. I don’t know about you, but summer has always been my favorite season. I am my best self in the summer. And...
Race to the Finish: Metro Detroit 5Ks with Your Kids
When my son was really little, I decided I want to try running. I did and would slowly run about one 5K a month (well, excluding most winter months...I wasn’t that dedicated!). I eventually...