I really love water. I drink it all the time. I have several water cups that I take with me wherever I go. I rarely drink anything else. So, it stands to reason that my kids love water, too....
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a superhero? Or what it takes to be one? To my mommies out there, did you know that you’re superheroes? Think about it! Think about all the super things we...
Having a new baby is exciting! There is a sense of pride that comes with a new bundle of joy. The tasks that come along with taking care of an infant are by no means easy, however. Diaper changing,...
One week ago I would have called myself a skeptic. Confused by the mass panic caused by the media and incessant false reporting over COVID-19, aka Coronavirus. Annoyed by the masses rushing out to buy Costco out of hand...
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...
Traits, Traditions, and Traumas
Hi, my name is Erica and I am the cycle breaker in my family. I recognized early on that there was a lot of dysfunction involved in my nontraditional upbringing. Dysfunction will look different in every...
Motherhood has been, and continues to be, one of the most rewarding yet challenging titles I've taken on. My husband is a lieutenant with the fire department in the City of Birmingham. When we got married his schedule consisted of...
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...
In + Around Birmingham
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...
