October is finally here! Where has the rest of the year gone? October is all about fall festivals, pumpkin patches and of course Halloween! Our October Park Hop is at Melrose Park in Chelsea. We hope to see you...
There is one thing that is always good for my heart, and my soul, and my spirit; when I need a pick-me-up or a little fun or maybe just need to see the joy in another person's smile, I...
Happy Black History Month!
It is no secret that Birmingham, Alabama is rich in history and even richer in Black history.
I remember as a young girl, eyes wide with fear and intrigue, watching the documentary series The Eyes on 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...
I still vividly remember the first cup of fancy hot chocolate I ever had. My sisters and I grew up doing children's theatre, and one chilly night after a performance, our parents took us to the local coffee shop...
One of the best things to hit downtown Birmingham in the past five years is the addition of the Regions Field Birmingham Barons baseball stadium, am I right? I have to say, the first time my husband and I...
2022 strawberry season is getting off to a crazy start! The freeze of March 12 has pushed the opening days of the strawberry farms to later than normal. So, be sure to keep an eye on Facebook for individual...
Going to a brewery doesn’t necessarily mean going out to drink these days. Several breweries in our area are family-friendly and some even offer live entertainment! As far as trying these local brews, I would certainly look into Untappd. In...
The newly updated Homewood Central Park playground is now open! As Homewood residents who love to be outside, my family spends a lot of time at this park. Over the past few months, we've watched the work being done...
Last year I posted my 25 ideas for summer activities in Birmingham. But . . . that was 2019 -- you know, before COVID-19 crash-landed into all our summer plans. This year's post looks a *little* different. However, there's...
In + Around Birmingham
Homewood’s Central Park is Updated & Better than Ever
The newly updated Homewood Central Park playground is now open! As Homewood residents who love to be outside, my family spends a lot of...
