I’m that mom. No, unfortunately, I’m not the “cool” mom, or the “fun” mom. I’m the mom who will call you out for acting foolish or being mean. I’m the mom who definitely uses dry shampoo and throws on...
Being a mother is so rewarding and such a beautiful thing. I am thankful for those days that I get to wake up, sip my coffee in silence, and anticipate the sounds of little feet shuffling across the floor....
This year, I get to become something I thought I might never be, a grandmother! To say I’m over-the-top excited is an understatement. Of course I have already chosen my grandma name—CeCe. My nieces and nephews call me “Auntie...
They say making friends as an adult is hard, but nobody really prepares you for making friends as a mom.
Who would think that after numerous school drop-offs, birthday party invitations, and chaperoning school trips that finding a sense of...
In 2023, my husband and I averaged one date out every other month. Six dates, mostly food-centered. Dressing up, enjoying fancy food and drinks out, and leaving the kiddos at home felt so special.
In Q4, my husband and I...
Continuing our feature of some of the dads behind Birmingham Moms Blog, Jennifer W. shares the sweetness of watching her husband become a father.
Watching your husband become a father is a powerful thing. Especially if he went by the name “Freak...
As little girls, many of us picture growing up and meeting the man of our dreams, starting a family, and living a happily-ever-after kind of life. Sure, as we become grown-ups we realize that nothing is perfect. There are...
In my experience, dads see the world differently and parent differently than moms. I don’t want to promote stereotypes. Believe me. I just want to acknowledge that we moms tend to take a more serious approach to parenthood. I...
Black history month is a time to celebrate the African American men and women who have made contributions to society. Parents and teachers/schools struggle with time and often only cover a few civil rights icons, scientists, and widely known...
As this year draws to a close, I realized that I didn’t do anything “big” this year. In the past, I’ve shared exciting milestones like getting married, graduating college, buying a house, and having a baby. I know that...
In + Around Birmingham
The Best Family Events at the BJCC : Summer 2024
Summer is right around the corner, and Birmingham Mom Collective is thrilled to tell local families about all the exciting, family-friendly events coming to...
