I cannot believe it's that time of year already, but it is. My girls start first grade in just a few weeks (someone hold me, I'm not ready!), and it's time to start thinking about getting them back into...
Welcome to the 2023 Ultimate Guide to Birmingham Youth Sports! This is your ultimate resource for youth sports in the Birmingham, Alabama area. We've even broken this guide down by each sport so you can find the perfect activity...
As our kids start closing in on high school graduation, we ask ourselves if our kids are ready for life after graduation. For some kids that will mean going away for college. Other kids will be living at home...
The 18th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday is set for next weekend! But what does that mean exactly? Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 21st through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 23rd, shoppers are invited to take advantage...
Birmingham Mom Collective is happy to partner with Ardent Preschool and Day Care in their mission to create an environment for children to grow and thrive. To see if Ardent is the right fit for you, contact them today...
Parenting in the Pandemic
My two oldest sons were both schooled at home for two years during the pandemic and just completed their first year back in public school. They did so much better than I would have imagined! (We...
Having a new baby is exciting! There is a sense of pride that comes with a new bundle of joy. The tasks that come along with taking care of an infant are by no means easy, however. Diaper changing,...
As I sit to write, I am looking at the sweetest teddy bear invitations and baby blue party plates. I've just finished my grocery list of all the food items needed to celebrate a birthday lunch with family and...
The Beautiful and The Not So Beautiful
I wish both sides were told to first time moms. I walked into motherhood with so many false expectations, starting literally from the moment my son was born. He made his debut in...
In today’s world, we are constantly inundated with information on parenting—what we should be doing, using, buying or reading to raise healthy, happy kids—so it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Just take a look on my nightstand at my...
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