Stress of a Food Allergy Journey
I never would have imagined that just a lick of ice cream would affect our lives so much. I soon found out though, not long after my then 8-month-old son could hardly indulge into...
I can't believe it's already May! This month is extra special for my family and me because it's Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
In 1979, Jeanie Jew noticed that the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders were not...
How Many Are in There?!
When the ultrasound technician shared with us that there was not one--but two--beating hearts in my belly, I was FREAKED OUT!! I wasn't prepared to have two babies at the same time. I was already...
When our younger child was in high school and our older in college, my husband and I had the opportunity to get away to the beach for several days alone. He loves to tell the story of how, as...
April in Autism Awareness Month. To be completely transparent, when I first sat down to write about this, I considered which “acceptable” topics I might discuss, i.e. those that inspire but don’t push any buttons or those that educate...
Many bad things happened in 2020, and I will never forget the trauma of living through it all. I’ve been reflecting on a lot of things that happened this past year as the Covid-19 pandemic just had its first--and...
It's been a long, cloudy year friends. Though I know we've been looking for rainbows in the midst of the storm - I also know we're tired! We've passed a year since lockdown began and masks became part of...
On the anniversary of The Pandemic, I find myself reflecting on this past year. I’m lamenting and my heart aches for so many. I also am desperately searching for beauty in the midst of such devastating loss. I don’t...
Easter 2021
Let's be real, Covid-19 has changed the way we celebrate holidays. Easter 2020, coronavirus was just beginning to make its way into the United States. I remember watching our church service remotely, dressing up the kids to take...
Birmingham Mom Collective is thrilled to announce that we are bringing Bloom back to our city for the 4th year in a row! We are linking arms with the City Mom Collective {our parent site} as well as 50 other Sister Sites across...
In + Around Birmingham
Guide to Vacation Bible Schools in Birmingham
Many of us on the BMC team have fond memories of Vacation Bible School. Often, this is a great way to get your kids...
