Oh gosh, I sound like “that mom” don’t I? That sanctimonious “I don’t give my kids Happy Meals” kind of mom.
Ugh, sorry to do that to you. This is my first Birmingham Mom Collective post and I don’t want...
I’m not sure exactly what parenting philosophy I’d be described as following in my parenting journey. With a two-year-old son and a ten-month-old son, I’ve learned that there are some things I’m pretty laid back about and some things...
This week is National Volunteer Week. You may or may not have heard of it, but it was established in 1974 by President Richard Nixon, and it has grown exponentially each year.
I’m an enneagram type 2, otherwise known as...
My son is getting married this month! My baby boy—the one who put me through whatever challenges he could come up with, the one who never believed he would have to be an adult, the one who always chose...
Several weeks ago, I was at a party filled, largely, with people I didn't know. I had all three girls with me and was bouncing among a few different tables as we sampled the food and looked at all...
The United States reportedly holds the third-highest divorce rate in the world. While divorces decreased from 2009 to 2019, we await reports from the CDC to learn how the events of 2020 have affected that steady decline within our...
The summer months are winding down and I don't know about you but we have hosted and been to a numerous amount of cook outs, BBQs, pot lucks, and don't forget all those June weddings! There have been countless of dishes served,...
I've had quite a few passions in my life that when spoken about spark a light in my eyes and a fire in my heart. My son is numero uno, Target (obviously), and my husband and dogs all make...
It's one thing to stand on a septic tank and take a picture. It's another thing to post it in a public place, but here we are -- my husband and me, beaming with pride. This beautiful, sparkling white...
I jumped at the chance to write a post for National Middle Child Day! And then I hesitated . . . this is something close to my heart, navigating, as a first born, raising a middle child. Honestly, I...
In + Around Birmingham
Homewood’s Central Park is Updated & Better than Ever
The newly updated Homewood Central Park playground is now open! As Homewood residents who love to be outside, my family spends a lot of...
