Author Archives: Alison

alisonA Mom Knows Contributor

About Alison

I'm a Cincinnati-based freelance writer and a mom to my (fun and awesome) 3 and 4-year-old daughters. I spend my days trying in vain to keep our house clean and answering age-old questions such as "is it OK to stick your tongue out at someone if she says she doesn't like your socks?" Really though, I love the preschool age! My husband Steve and I also have a 16-year-old dog (that acts like a puppy) and five funny, sometimes-annoying, adorable cats. I like doing crafts, sewing, reading, and rehabbing secondhand furniture - check out my blog at www.secondhandfancy.wordpress.com.

291512_keep_the_weight_awayCommon Sense Weight Loss Tips That Really Work

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Alison

According to recent Gallup polls, around 60% of Americans would like to lose weight and over a quarter of them are actively trying.  For many, this is a stressful and frustrating process – but it doesn’t have to be! Follow … Continue reading →

1097062_spyware_detectedSpyware: What It Is and What You Can Do About It

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Alison

True story: every time I hear the word “spyware” I think of the little pointy-nosed characters in the “Spy vs. Spy” comics. It makes me chuckle – but the truth is that spyware is a real threat that can compromise … Continue reading →