Alisa Hauser
Alisa’s 15 minutes of fame was as a news reporter just after college. These days, she embraces multiple roles – a mom of three (one teenager and two who are #adulting), a writing consultant, and a college application coach. When she’s not in a Zoom session, you can find her in her backyard with a chiminea fire. She loves indie movies, eclectic music, random road trips, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, her family "bubble", and her cat Jack Jack (although not necessarily in that order). She grew up as a military brat, residing in four countries and eleven states before settling in the Dallas area. After 20 years here, and with the help of her Aggie daughter, she can seamlessly use “y’all” and “howdy” in a sentence like a true Texan.
An Open Letter to My Late Husband for Showing Me How to be a...
The night my husband died, I lost what felt like half of myself. From the moment I realized something was wrong until the moment the nurses handed me his wedding ring, I just kept...
Hope for Moms of Tweens & Teens :: 3 Insights from a Mother/Daughter Pair...
Not to brag or anything, but my oldest daughter has a fully developed frontal cortex.
I remember the teenage years like they were yesterday. Driving to school in awkward silence, slammed doors, eye rolls, tense...
CCM Cuisine Tour :: Korean Restaurants in Collin County
When my younger brothers, who are half-Korean, visit us here in Texas from Hawaii, our culinary adventures range from barbecue and burritos to bulgogi and bimibap.
We teach them that there is, in fact, a...
Food As A Love Language :: Explore New Cultures Through Food
I’ll tell you one thing that’s great about having a family that’s Italian, Puerto Rican, English, Hispanic, Korean, Hawaiian, French, and German...and that’s the food.
Not only was I raised in a diverse (and loud!)...
Collin County Moms Financial Health Series :: 4 Pieces of Financial Advice from a...
This post is part of a larger series on financial health and wellness. Be sure to check out all of our content throughout the week and save it for future reference!
It was the way...
Lionheart’s Trailblazers Spring Break & Summer Clubs :: Academic Adventures Await!
Choosing the right childcare program can be a daunting task, especially when looking for one that provides fun and adventure while helping children grow physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
Lionheart Children's Academy's Trailblazers Spring Break...
The Five Love Languages For Kids: Filling Their Cup in Ways They Can Understand
“Mom, I want to have more conversations with you.”
“Oh, baby girl, we talk all the time!”
“Actually, mom, I talk and you say ‘Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh...”
Ouch.
I love conversations with my daughter. She’s quirky and fun...
Cultivating a Culture of Honesty with Our Kids
We were sitting in the car in the drive-through line. One kid was telling a story, the other was rummaging around to make space for his drink in the cupholder. The phone rang. I...