If I had any advice for my awkward 14-year-old self on the day my braces were finally removed, it would be, "Wear your retainers, woman!" (Also, side note: yes, my mother made that sign for me. As a surprise. Yes,...
Do you ever wake up in the morning, get dressed, put on makeup, and then your hair decides to be full of life, lifeless, or somewhere in between? Don't everyone raise your hands at once! What about getting our...
What a Zinger!
My first experience with teeth whitening began about eight years ago when I underwent a popular (at the time) in-office treatment. I rank it as the third most painful experience of my life (ahead of childbirth. No...
"Playing dress up begins at age five and never truly ends."-Kate Spade
Like so many little girls, I loved playing dress up in my mom's closet. As a child of the '70’s, I’ve already seen many trends come and go...
Tights, and leotards, and tap shoes, oh my! When you are looking for all things to wear for your little dancer or for yourself, you need options. Here are 3 dancewear stores in Birmingham, Alabama...
Applause in Homewood
1629 Oxmoor Rd,...
In the past few years, I have fallen in love with searching for vintage treasures. This is partly because I just love the style of previous decades, but also because I have embarked on a journey of minimizing the...
I remember the night that I met my husband face-to-face for the first time. Well, that's probably something that goes without saying, but I like replaying the moment because I will never forget how his eyes lit up when...
The First Lesson
My daughter is now three. She turned that sweet age right in the middle of summer. Summertime . . . a time of splash pad fun, ice cream, cold popsicles on hot sunny days, and, you guessed...
By this point, I think it’s pretty obvious I have an appreciation for history and “old things”--see here and here. Beyond Birmingham’s history and historical homes, I also have a fascination with vintage clothing. As I mentioned on a previous...
I have recently been looking for ways to cut spending at our house. I've never been one to spend a lot on my hair or nails, and I rarely buy clothes for myself. I grocery budget the best I...
In + Around Birmingham
Chick-fil-A® Catering Options in Birmingham
It's no secret that we are big fans of Chick-fil-A® at BMC! From delicious food to top-notch service, they consistently knock it out of...
