Allison Lore

Allison Lore
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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.
kyte baby

Kyte Baby Outrage Is Deserved for Unfairly Firing New Mom

For those of you who may not have been following, Kyte Baby (purveyor of fancy bamboo sleepers) has been under fire this week. Kyte Baby employee Marissa was hoping to work remotely while her...
inclusion

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...
gaylord ice

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...
social tonics

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...
holiday burnout

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...
early intervention

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...
moms night out

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...
march 2020

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...
queso

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...
tiktok recipes

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...
garlic bread

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...