"What does Mommy do?" I heard my husband innocently ask my 4-year-old son as dread washed over me awaiting his response. Such a simple question that I've been asked countless times before at cocktail parties and social gatherings. Not...
Not too long ago, my husband and I took our two girls, 1 and 3, out to dinner on a Friday night. This isn’t something we attempt often, but we decided to give it a go to kick off...
As the new year begins in earnest, I am sitting down mapping out my year in terms of goals for several different life areas in which I want to improve from last year. You're probably making similar goals yourself....
It is official, I have turned into that mom. You know, the ones who say the phrase "I will never"? Several years later, those "not evers" turn into quite frequent occurrences. Its a dark day my mother warned me...
I just love stories where a magical person appears and grants wishes. Whether it is the genie for Aladdin or the fairy godmother for Cinderella, I hold hope that one day my wishes will be magically granted. Always hoping....
"Its another boy!" I can still hear the surprise and slight disappointment in my sister's voice as she announced the gender of my third-born child. I was already Mom to two precious boys, and this new babe was now solidifying my...
Hey, January! Good to see you! The beginning of a new year is one of my most cherished times of the year. Coming out of a joyful holiday season full of family and friends and entering a season of...
On a blustery December morning, I completed my third marathon. After feeling great the first half of the race, I started to fade and had to keep my mind busy to get me across the finish line. I began reflecting on my first full year...
When we think of opera, you may think of elaborate stage performances like The Marriage of Figaro, or Madame Butterfly and you may not immediately think of opera as a kids' activity. However, when I sat down with Keith Wolfe, General Director at...
As 2017 wraps up, we at Birmingham Moms Blog are reflecting on a fabulous first nine months since launching the site in March. We have loved getting to know and connecting moms in Birmingham through articles written by local...
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Guide to Tea Houses in Alabama
Allow me to introduce one of my favorite types of establishment: the tea house. If you've been to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, you may...
