For many people in the United States, the last weekend in May signifies the start of the summer season. If schools aren’t out already, this three-day weekend is a welcome relief before the final push to the end. Visions...
Mom confession: Last summer, I did not make my kids do ANYTHING with their brains. All they did was sleep late, snack a LOT, play outside, and have fun.
Our school does student testing, called Global Scholar testing, three times a...
No matter how you mom (mother, grandmother, the fun aunt we all need, sister, foster mom, birth mom, adoptive mom), I hope you feel loved & celebrated on Mother’s Day. It can be a hard & complicated day for...
When I think about traditional Easter foods, my mind pictures a baked ham with fresh peas on the side. My husband, who is more southern than he realizes, says those little "pear salads" are key. (You know, the ones...
Spring is right around the corner which means . . . Easter is on its way! And this means traditional egg hunts are in the works for many neighborhoods. Check out this list of Easter Egg Hunts and Activities...
St. Patrick's Day is one that is well celebrated in our family. I’d say it’s one of my favorite holidays, but in all honesty, I love each of them and any excuse to celebrate! Growing up, my mom, the...
If your Spring Break plans involve staying close to home, there are still plenty of family-friendly events and activities going on in the Birmingham, Alabama area to help you occupy your kiddos! Below, we've listed some special Spring Break...
Over 100 years ago in Tulsa, Oklahoma, there was a very successful community called Greenwood. In this neighborhood there were black doctors, black lawyers, and black teachers. This gave black people the opportunity to be successful among other black...
Are you in need of some fun ideas to make Valentine's Day extra memorable for your kids? Here are a few ideas that everyone is sure to enjoy.
1. Get crafty.
Making Valentine's Day crafts with your kids can certainly be...
Looking for ways to make this Valentine's Day special with your family? We've rounded up some family-friendly Valentine's Day events in Birmingham, happening throughout the month of February. You'll find special activities around town as well as links to...
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