In case you weren't aware, every September 19th is National Talk Like a Pirate Day. Indeed, 'tis true! And one thing I learned when my son was little was that kids LOVE all things pirate-y. So don't overlook the...
We are entering into the greatest time of the year. I'm not talking about pumpkin spice lattes or leaves changing from green to shades of autumn, although they fill the void when it's Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday. Football season...
One of the most overlooked holidays just may be Grandparents Day.
It’s not a new holiday, but besides a tiny spot on the calendar and a small section of cards in the stores, not much attention is given to this...
It’s that time of year again when we take one day to thank all those special men in our lives for being fathers. However, finding that perfect gift that says just how much we appreciate everything they do isn’t...
I love that this blog celebrates motherhood in all forms. Giving birth, adoption, fostering, older moms, single moms, working moms, stay-at-home moms, and women who want nothing more in life than to be called “Mom”. But there is one...
Rarely do teachers do it for the money or the fame, right? After all, those two things are essentially non-existent in the profession. Teachers teach more often than not because they want to make a difference. They teach because...
I am part of a club that I wish didn't exist. I'm in the "My Mom Died Way Too Young" Club. On April 24, 2008, my mom lost her battle with cancer. She was 50 years young. I was...
Spring is here! Pastels, petals, frogs, bugs, and rain . . . all these things make spring special. And then there are spring birthdays, barbeques, and the best excuse ever: a sunny day! April and May birthday parties and...
Back in 2013, I had the opportunity to be in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day. It was such a wonderful experience and now I am obsessed with all things Irish! I wrote this post to share a little bit...
Christine Ann Wenning Byrum Lambert will not be remembered in history books. And I'm okay with that. I'm okay that I won't cure a major disease, win a Pulitzer Prize, be the first woman to accomplish something distinctive. I'm...
In + Around Birmingham
Guide to Tea Houses in Alabama
Allow me to introduce one of my favorite types of establishment: the tea house. If you've been to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, you may...
