Summer is fast approaching, and we moms are all thinking about how to make memories with our kids during the summer break . . . and how to stay sane, right?! One of the most memorable activities we can...
Raising kids can be exhausting. Kids are loud, throw tamper-tantrums, don’t listen, talk back, run away, and often don’t do what we grown-ups want them to do. They don’t want to put on their shoes or brush their teeth,...
I never asked so many questions in my life until I became a mom. What kind of baby shampoo should I use? How many ounces should my baby take at each feeding? When should the belly button scab come...
I wasn’t planning on it, but yes, I watched my husband’s vasectomy. It happened quickly; they called him back to the room where he would have his procedure, and I asked if I could come along. Why did I...
Preparing for the “Sandwich Generation"
When I was a kid, my grandmother moved from New York to Kentucky so she would be closer to us. I am sure there were a lot of other reasons why she moved, but I...
Recently I asked a homeschooling friend if she was tempted to gloat over all the mamas now homeschooling their kiddos for the first time. Her response was gracious: “I feel for you guys. I chose this path . ....
March has always seemed like such a magical month to me. It’s the very beginning of spring in Alabama, the return of outdoor activities, and most importantly, it’s the month of my favorite person in the world’s birthday. My...
If you told my vegetarian, PETA-enrolled, 17-year-old self that in ten years I'd be using my bare hands to pick apart a beef burger for two toddlers, I would have straight up laughed in your face. I probably would...
When I was first introduced to my husband in 2005, I was told, “If he was any sweeter, I would throw up!” Shockingly, this person was correct. Although, to be completely honest, the very first thing they said was,...
Football in the Season of Covid-19
We are never at home, but we are always together. That sums up our sports-centered lifestyle. Football has been a huge part of our lives for as long as I can remember. One time...
In + Around Birmingham
The Best Family Events at the BJCC : Summer 2024
Summer is right around the corner, and Birmingham Mom Collective is thrilled to tell local families about all the exciting, family-friendly events coming to...
