My "Mommy Christmas List"
(To the tune of "Grown-up Christmas List" -- here's a video of the popular Amy Grant version if you're not familiar!)
Do you remember me?
You sat upon my knee
I sang to you, with new mom fantasies
Well...
I'll be the first to admit: I've had to call the poison control hotline for my child. Ask any seasoned parent out there, and I guarantee you, the majority of them have had to call poison control at some point....
Several months ago, a friend and I were texting back and forth. I think I had complimented her on hosting a great party and was telling her about how I was currently spray painting horses gold to go with...
Choosing a pediatrician was the one part of my pregnancy journey that I felt the most unprepared for. Since most of us first-time moms haven’t set foot in a pediatrician’s office since around age 18, it's hard to know where...
I see it almost every day on social media, and it is commonplace at the park and the play date too. Mom posts or opens up about some vulnerable moment (going back to work after baby, kid is starting...
++Searching for the perfect gift for sports fanatics and Birminghamians alike? Stop by Regions Field and shop amazing deals on Birmingham Barons' gear. Almost everything is on sale (excluding jerseys) from now until December 20th at the Team Store,...
Even with a medical background, having a sick child can be scary for any mama. I’ve been blessed with a healthy child, but at some point I knew he’d get sick. Especially when he spends so much time playing...
If you want to share some Magic City love with friends and family this holiday season, I've compiled a list of places where you can find some great gift ideas while also supporting local businesses in and around Birmingham.
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Nothing strikes quite as much fear in the hearts of parents as the thought of having “the talk” with their child.
Amidst the nausea and panic that immediately set in, there are the questions: When do you have it? What...
I just turned 37.
Wow. I just said that out loud and it sounded weird.
I have three kids, all girls, ages 3.5, 2, and 7 months. In less than four years, I endured three pregnancies and brought three beautiful babies...
In + Around Birmingham
Guide to Tea Houses in Alabama
Allow me to introduce one of my favorite types of establishment: the tea house. If you've been to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, you may...
