It's the most wonderful time of the year, and there are without a doubt many events that make the Magic City magical during the holiday season. If you are like me, though, it is too easy to get overwhelmed...
“Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated
agent of human change”- Bob Kerrey.
As I was hustling through Publix the other day, looking all kinds of frazzled, a
sweet lady stopped, smiled, and told me how she loved...
If you want to share some Magic City love with friends and family this holiday season, I've compiled a list of places where you can find some great gift ideas while also supporting local businesses in and around Birmingham.
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Magical Childhood
The magic of childhood only lasts for so long, so I want to make the most of it. When we see mushrooms, my children look for fairy homes and villages. (These mythical creatures come visit them when big...
Shortly after moving to Birmingham in 2012, I was invited by coworkers to what would soon become one of the most beautiful and meaningful events of the year for me. I had a vague memory of learning about Dia...
Holidays used to be so simple. I spent every Christmas being chauffeured around in the back of a dolphin blue Dodge minivan from my grandma's house in Montgomery to our next stop at my grandparents' home in Atlanta. The...
Growing up in a small, southern community, Halloween usually consisted of the Fall Festival at church and maybe some trick-or-treating when we got a little older. Now that we live in the "big city," we usually catch a parade,...
I'll say two things about Valentine's Day . . .
First, my husband and I are no Valentine diehards, but Cupid is circling the neighborhood, serving as a good reminder to GET OUT! Without the kid(s)! This is oh-so-healthy to...
Father's Day used to be a hard reminder of what my children didn’t have. Every year, the daycare would send home a craft that was made for each child’s daddy. I can still hear my kids saying, “Mommy, you...
“Happy New Year!”
That phrase produces a variety of emotions and feelings even as I type it. Celebrating a New Year should be a good thing, right? A year of possibilities. New starts. New goals. New resolutions. However, when I...
In + Around Birmingham
Chick-fil-A® Catering Options in Birmingham
It's no secret that we are big fans of Chick-fil-A® at BMC! From delicious food to top-notch service, they consistently knock it out of...
