As a mother of young children, one of my favorite free activities is checking out the various story times in the Birmingham area! Many local libraries host story times for kids. Want to know the best part? There is SO...
Birmingham
Life has thrown me a surprise party. I am a born Michigander who never imagined I’d marry a Texan and then raise children in the South. I am here for the celebration!
I grew up in a small lake community...
Birmingham, Alabama, is not only rich in history, but also in a vibrant community of Black-owned businesses that contribute to the city's unique fabric. In this blog post, we will shine a spotlight on some of the remarkable up...
One of my fondest memories from growing up is picking apples from my grandparents' orchard. Nothing compares to eating an apple literally three seconds after picking it from the tree! While none of the farms listed here offer u-pick...
I love the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG)! My parents took me there often as a child, and I love taking my own children there, too. Some of my favorite days of motherhood have been spent there wandering around, pushing...
Fall is almost here and I can't think of a better way to celebrate than visiting some of the best waterfalls and swimming holes near Birmingham. As a family of four, we are always chasing after an outdoor adventure,...
We all know kids have 3 stomachs that run on empty all the time. If you find yourself feeling uninspired to make dinner, don't worry, sister. We've compiled a list of restaurants where kids eat free in Birmingham (or...
Break out the pumpkin spice and watch the leaves start to come down -- it's (almost) fall, y'all! Fall means pumpkins, outdoor festivals, and hay rides, and you'll have a nearly endless number of options to explore in and...
Every mom I know needs her daily cup (or three) of coffee. Juggling the many responsibilities of motherhood is exhausting, and caffeine is a much-needed boost for many. Whether you are a coffee addict like myself, or a low-key...
If you are looking for a quiet date night on a warm summer night or a large open area to let the kids burn off some energy before dinner, this list of Birmingham outdoor dining spots has a little...
In + Around Birmingham
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