Allison Lore
Allison Lore is a California native who is thrilled to be back in the year-round sunshine after a decade of living in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. She has a background in journalism, technical writing and marketing, and currently works as a proposal manager for a civil engineering firm. She relocated to Jacksonville in 2017 with her husband and son. Her passions include baking, coffee, reading and socializing with friends. Her toddler has taught her more than she ever thought she would know about the nuances of construction vehicles.
An Attitude of Inclusion: Making Everyone Feel Welcome
It’s subtle when your child with disabilities or neurodiversity is being excluded or isn’t entirely welcome. But to any parent who’s been through it, you get a feeling in the pit of your gut...
The Gaylord ICE! Review I Wish I’d Had
Jealous of my sister and her husband taking a 10-day cruise to the Bahamas and reeling a little from dealing with the whole of 2023, I desperately wanted to take a trip for Thanksgiving...
I Tried Non-Alcoholic Social Tonics and Ranked Them From ‘Just Juice’ to ‘Suspiciously Legal’
In the past year, the canned mocktail market has really exploded. Some are just more sophisticated juices, while others have herbal blends to evoke good vibes and relaxation, otherwise known as "social tonics." I...
Burned Out for the Holidays
“It’s 12 weeks until Christmas!” my kindergartner excitedly announced.
My heart stopped, raw panic coursing through my veins. “No, no, no, no!” I thought.
Images of holiday cheer flashed through my mind. Baking. Agonizing over gift...
Educate, Ignore, Unfollow, Block and Other Advice for Early Intervention
My son is turning 3 soon, and as we age out of Early Steps and start the process for Child Find, it feels like one chapter is closing and another starting. If you’re wondering...
Stay Out of the Kitchen: Our Favorite Meal Prep Businesses in Jax
I always had a vision of making delicious homemade meals for my family, with children gathering around the table (maybe there were candles and cloth napkins in this dream). These imaginary meals were balanced...
I Planned Moms’ Nights Out for a Year — These Are My Favorite Spots...
There is something to be said for the feeling of just going out with your girlfriends, no kids, and doing things that are just fun. It's especially meaningful when you have two kids running...
I Really Don’t Want to Do March 2020 Again
My babysitter has a cold and canceled just in case. I have 2.5 hours of conference calls before my son goes to his afternoon VPK class.
I've done this before. Over and over and over...
Quest for Queso: Finding the Best Cheesy Dip in the 904
There are days when only the warm, comforting joy of queso will soothe all of life's woes. In times like these, it's essential to know where to go that will offer up delicious queso...
Slayed: Viral TikTok Recipes Totally Worth Your Time
Are you on TikTok? If you are, you've probably seen these recipes taking over your FYP (For You Page, for the uninitiated). If you're not on TikTok, you will probably see these recipes on...
Survival Mode and the Restorative Power of Garlic Bread
My fantasies in the first month of my 33rd year aren’t about world travel, glamorous living, or fine dining. I’m daydreaming about having my mom come visit and nurse my family back to health.
“What...
Would Your Child Know How to Call 911 in an Emergency?
Long gone are the days where you could teach your child to just pick up the phone and dial 9-1-1. Things are so different than when we were kids, right? I don't know anyone...