Alyssa S
Alyssa Silvester is a Type A Midwesterner who cares for her people through home cooked meals and words of affirmation. She lives in Hoover, Alabama—a born Michigander turned Washingtonian turned Southerner through her family’s journey in military medicine—with her husband, toddlers (son and daughter 20 months apart), and two cats. Alyssa loves a good spreadsheet, seasonal decorations and foods, great books, and her Peloton streak. You can connect with her online at her blog, Alyssa’s Writing (https://substack.com/@alyssasilvester).
6 Christmas Activities in Birmingham :: Family, Free, & Date Night
December is easier to overfill than your child’s Christmas stocking hanging on the mantle. One more party. One more gift. Yet another Santa photo....
Pursuing Intentional 1:1 Time with My Kids :: Fun Activities for Adults & Kids...
On the last Wednesday of our children’s Mother’s Day Out year, my neighborhood friend and I sit in her kitchen. We are on our...
Overnight Adventures Near Birmingham :: Pursell Farms & Barnsley Resort
"Would you and Nick want to join us for an overnight at Pursell Farms on Valentine’s Day?" My phone dings as my family walks...
My First Mammogram
My Experience
But, I’m too young! I’m only 36! is my first thought when my doctor recommends scheduling my first mammogram at the end of...
Tourist for the Day :: My 20-Hour Birmingham Staycation
“Do you know why we’re having cake today?” I ask my five- and three-year-old children. They stand on step stools at the counter. Their...
7 Reasons I Love the Birmingham Museum of Art
At 9:00 a.m. the gray sky sits low and promises no sun for the day. Rain pounds the roof and drizzles down our front...
The Best Potatoes in Birmingham
Potatoes, one of America’s staple vegetables, are a humble food. They are not fussy, they do not ask for attention, they do not beg...
Non-Dinner Date Night Ideas in Birmingham
In 2023, my husband and I averaged one date out every other month. Six dates, mostly food-centered. Dressing up, enjoying fancy food and drinks...
How to Create A Family Movie Night Tradition
“Want to watch a dog movie your mom and I loved when we were kids?” my husband asks with a grin. We move the...
If Baking with Preschoolers Were a Movie…
Setting
Weekday early evening/late afternoon, also known as the witching hour: A mother, her 3 year old son, and her 17 month old daughter are...