As you've all probably noticed by now, everybody is talking about Bruno. They're also talking about Mirabel, Isabella, Luisa, and the whole gang. Encanto has proven to be a sensation on the level of Frozen for many families, and...
I love going on dates—whether it's a date night with my husband or lunch/dinner with my girl friends. They are great times to (re)connect with others and talk without the distractions of laundry, dishes, and life.
Last year, one of...
Recently, my son and I made the decision to get a puppy. I knew, more than him, that it would be hard work (especially on my part). Yet, when we saw a Facebook post about Golden Retriever puppies, we...
If you find yourself wondering how to feel more successful in your day-to-day time and energy management, you are not alone.
Women, especially mothers, are expert multi-taskers. With many hats to wear, it sometimes feels like the best or only...
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...
We’ve all heard it said before, “There’s never a good time for…..”
Relocating with small children would be one of the phrases I would put there. I thought we were settled, but before we knew it, other dreams crept...
I say often to three of my children, “You are living a different life than I did growing up. I do not know what it is like to have a sister with special needs.” It’s my way of validating...
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...
Between my mom regularly babysitting when I was growing up and me now having two kids of my own, I feel like I have enough experience with popular children's shows to assert that Bluey is the best one. If...
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,...
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Guide to Vacation Bible Schools in Birmingham
Many of us on the BMC team have fond memories of Vacation Bible School. Often, this is a great way to get your kids...
