Family Life

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Whether you're planning a fun night with girlfriends or a date night with your significant other, chances are that you need someone you trust to care for your kids. My husband and...

 This year, I get to become something I thought I might never be, a grandmother! To say I’m over-the-top excited is an understatement. Of course I have already chosen my grandma name—CeCe. My nieces and nephews call me “Auntie...

  Over the years, I have had the privilege of caring for some amazing children. I took my role as their caregiver very seriously because their health and safety were totally my responsibility while they were under my care. Now,...

Christmas has always been my absolute favorite. My whole life long, I’ve looked forward to this time of year. That excitement in the air and those joyful feelings haven’t changed since becoming an adult and a mom. However, over...

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...

It was very important to me that my kids know what to do if they were to fall into a pool on accident. I am a strong swimmer, and I absolutely take basic pool safety for granted. I jumped...

School is back in session. Sports are back in full swing. Life is busy and fast-paced. Let's face it, fellow moms:  Most of our cars or SUVs are a wreck . . . not literally-- just on the inside. Some...

If the sight of someone scratching his or her head triggers you, you've possibly had a run-in with lice. And, once you've experienced those little horrors, nothing is worse than hearing your child say, "Mommy, my head itches." Having...

Around here, we love a good snack plate! I’m almost positive that my kids would be perfectly content to eat only snacks and no meals for the rest of their lives. What is it about calling something a “snack”...

It's time for “Back-to-School,” which means you are likely getting pulled in every direction! On top of your typical parenting responsibilities, you're also meeting teachers, completing paperwork, buying new clothes and supplies, managing busy schedules, shuffling kids from A...