I am very soon to leave on an adventure. At 33 years of age, I will pack my bags and board a plane towards Concord, North Carolina to attend the Proverbs 31 She Speaks writer's conference with my wildest...
It's no secret the year 2020 has been the year of all years. There is so much heartbreak in our world right now. I think we can all agree that a lot needs to change and it is overwhelming.
The...
Self-Care Who?
As a mom, why is it so hard to prioritize self care? It’s as if the concept of taking time for one's self is both foreign and selfish. If I’m being completely honest, I’m often in this boat....
One thing that all parents can agree on is that parenthood is sanctifying work. It is an absolute joy and blessing, but it also requires more from a person than we sometimes want to give. As my son's second...
After my husband proposed to me, like many women, I started a Pinterest board of wedding ideas. I love coming up with unique gifts for my friends and family and wanted to give very special gifts to the people...
*Black Americans are grieving. Your Black friends, co-workers, acquaintances, and the strangers you pass on the street are carrying a heavy weight on their shoulders and a sharp pain in their chest. In early May, they watched video of...
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be a camp nurse for a week. I had been fortunate enough to go to overnight camp when I was a kid; one summer I loved it so much that...
Today is National Book Lovers Day. Did you know? It may not be a widely recognized day, but it has turned my attention to books and reading, and I'm reminded that I'm not on track with my goals for...
Hands in the air if you're happy to see October go!?
Anyone...? Oh, is it just me?
Well, I have a love/hate relationship with the month of October. I love the weather, pumpkin patches, Halloween costumes, and obviously the candy. But,...
Being a special needs parent has its own unique challenges. One of the biggest ones is taking time for yourself and or with your significant other. In order to do this comes a different challenge, and that is needing...
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...
