In honor of Grandparents Day, I thought I would talk about Thanksgiving -- because when I think about my grandparents, I think about lessons of grace learned around the holiday table.
Thanksgiving. A time to pack up whatever station wagon...
In the midst of a global pandemic and stay at home orders, I realized my son's birthday was coming up. Because of our situation, this meant no birthday party at school, no 20-30 kids gathering to sing to him,...
With school now back in full swing, I was reminded of how chaotic our days can get – backpacks on the stairs, toys on the floor, half-eaten breakfasts, and me running after the kids with barely finished makeup trying...
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...
Lost Art
Maybe it's because I'm from the South, or maybe it was because my mom always insisted we do it growing up, or maybe it's because I'm an introvert ... but I love writing thank you notes. I noted...
Financial Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We are living in an unprecedented time. Coronavirus (Covid-19) went from being virtually unheard of in the United States roughly four months ago to officially becoming a global pandemic. It has resulted in statewide...
If I'd Known Then . . .
I used to think that if I didn’t get pregnant young (as in my early to mid-twenties), it would mean I was behind the power curve in some way. A lot of my...
Searching Etsy for my grandbaby’s First Christmas ornament, I suddenly realized this was Grandma’s First Christmas, too. I had waited what seems like a lifetime to have a grandchild, and now he’s here. And, boy, is he more than...
Her specialty are meringues -- perfectly piped, crispy on the outside with a slight chew in the middle. The flavors of her meringues vary based on what extracts we have on hand - almond or lemon, vanilla or orange....
Family Traditions
January is always the time of year we make gumbo as a family. We also make enough to freeze and enjoy for the rest of the year because . . . 1) it's a little time consuming, 2)...
In + Around Birmingham
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...
