Well, it happened. After nearly 20 years of having a driver’s license and announcing no less than 2,384 times, “I will NEVER drive one of those,” I went to the dark side. I’m officially a minivan mom.
It was somewhat...
I have been a mother for seven years, and during these seemingly short seven years I have learned a lot. It's all about trial and error and this "fly by the seat of your pants" mom has been winging...
Like many, I’m terrible at New Year's resolutions. I’m great for a day, a week, and sometimes even two weeks, but then life gets busy and everything I’ve resolved to do just falls by the wayside. The older I...
Have you ever set a goal and felt badly that you didn't reach it? Do you start goals and then feel guilty if you only reach half way? As I’m sitting here eating cinnamon rolls and drinking a cup...
With this handy guide you too can become the neighborhood crazy cat lady. Isn't that what every little girl secretly aspires to? No? Just me, then? OK. Moving on.
Step 1. Notice a litter of feral kittens under your shed...
There are Mom Heroes among us and they don't wear capes. You see them every day. Some are in uniform or scrubs. Others are in business attire. Many are still in ketchup-stained pajamas with nursing bras and unwashed hair.
Today...
If it wasn't for my husband, I would have been inside folding laundry during the hoopla, the day of the 2017 eclipse. But his fascination for astronomy drove us four hours away to THE ZONE OF TOTALITY (it sounds...
Dear Brother,
I remember your birth like it was yesterday. A sweeter more beautiful child has never entered this world. Until now ... because YOU are about to become a father. I've been watching you evolve over the years, and...
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...
I love being a boy mom. There is always adventure. My son loves to pee outside. He loves to burp and toot. He loves to play imaginary games that, if you listen closely, are hilarious. He doesn't like to...
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...
