My Word for 2024? Balance
WHEW. What. A. Year. As you may have noticed, dear reader, by my lack of posts, the latter half of 2023 was chaotic. In the end of April I was able to travel again for work after breaking my ankle, and travel I did (for both work and leisure). In total in 2023, I took…
Ontario Made Valentine’s Ideas
Disclosure: Not sponsored – products highlighted were purchased myself. Valentine’s is my absolute favourite. The pink and red and hearts… it’s all just so pretty. Whether you are looking to celebrate your Valentine, your Galentine, or your beautiful self, here are some gift ideas from local Ontario makers. Campy Home Silver Swallow Luxury Kombucha Looking…
On Setbacks
2023 was going to be my year, the year of Alison. The year of having enough disposable income to go on a few trips, returning to work and making it what I wanted it, my kid starting daycare so I had my days to myself again. I had a trip to Disney and a trip…
Tips for Traveling Internationally with your child
Over the past year, I have regularly traveled with my daughter between and within Canada and the United States, both by plane and by car. Traveling with your child can be stressful enough without adding the intricacies of figuring out international travel rules. With prime travel season being upon us with the holiday break coming…
Winter 2022 Jilly Box Unboxing
Disclosure: Not Sponsored – box was purchased by me. It finally happened! I received the coveted “YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED!” email from the Jilly Box for the Winter 2022 box! I received the box today at my home in Iowa and it did not disappoint. After trying out a FabFitFun subscription for a couple of…
How to Find Your Career Fit as a Lawyer
Finding your perfect career fit is often like finding the perfect pair of shoes. You likely will have to try a few pairs before you find the right one, and after a few years you might be looking for a new pair. These days, it is very uncommon for people to stick to one job…
My First Trial: Lessons Learned
I wrote a version of this shortly after my first trial back in February 2020 – shortly before the Ontario court system was turned upside down and modernized. This article is based on my experience as an Ontario lawyer. In the beginning of February 2020, I had my first trial. It was a five-day, high…
Things I love: Halloween and the Beginning of Christmas at Target
Disclosure: Not sponsored – products highlighted were purchased myself. Since I am currently living stateside, I am fully taking advantage of Target! Currently, local Target stores look like Christmas fully exploded with a side of Halloween/Thanksgiving. While I was going to make this only about Halloween, since it looks like the North Pole in there…
Welcome to Motherhood-At-Law!
Hi! I’m Alison, and I am so glad you are here. In 2021, I went through some major life transitions – not only giving birth to our first child, but also preparing to move from Ontario, Canada to Iowa, USA for my partner’s career in science. Currently, I am navigating what my legal career will…
REVIEW: Betty Buzz
Disclosure: Not sponsored – products highlighted were purchased myself. If you know me, you know I love gin – especially high-quality gin with unique botanicals (check out Sheringham’s Seaside Gin, Legend Distilling’s Doctor’s Orders, (that lavender!), and all the things by Dillon’s (go for the unfiltered gin if you are looking for a place to…
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