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...
I knew when I married my Chinese husband that I would find myself in unfamiliar situations and that our cultural differences would be glaring at times. At least, I thought I knew . . .
When we married, my husband...
For two years now, I have been a stay-at-home mom. As rewarding and fulfilling as it is to care for my kids, I inevitably have commitments come up that require my husband to watch them. When this occurs, it...
My 96-year-old grandma, who was an absolutely amazing lady, recently passed away. While of course we are mourning her loss, this post isn’t actually about her. Instead, I want to tell you a story of some ordinary (but also...
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...
If you decide to shop for organic, whole foods that are not overly processed and filled with preservatives, you will be spending more on your groceries. When we made these changes for our family, we did cut out a...
With International Women's Month upon us, I started thinking of different television shows and movies with a female lead. I specifically wanted to find shows and movies that younger children would appreciate–I do have three-year-old twins after all!
Encanto is...
It seems like everyone goes out of town during spring break and then posts their fabulous adventures on Instagram for those stuck at home to envy. Been there, done that -- my husband was a tax accountant for many...
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...
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Ah, gardening. My first true love.
A a teenager in Birmingham, my high school partnered with Jones Valley Teaching Farm to offer courses in sustainable agriculture, something the organization continues to do in various schools across...
In + Around Birmingham
Water Safety Tips & A Month of FREE Swim Lessons with...
Summer is just around the corner! With many of us headed to the pool, beach, and lake soon, and May being National Water Safety...
