It seems the years of going through a pandemic have taken a toll on all of us. People are ready to make new memories and have new adventures. Where will your new adventure take your family? If you're unsure...
If you haven't noticed by now, Alabama is celebrating a pretty monumental birthday - 200 years this December! But you can't limit a state's bicentennial to just ONE day, or even a month really. This 200th year celebration has more...
We traveled home to Texas for Spring Break to spend time with grandparents and cousins. We rode public transportation, stayed in hotels, fought the crowds, and played tourist. My daughter Luisa, diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, was with us throughout....
When we shopped for our minivan, we specifically chose one without a DVD player. Neither my husband nor I have anti-screen opinions or judgments towards those who use them. Simply put, it was the cheaper option, and we figured...
There are so many great places for a family to take a vacation near Birmingham, Alabama. Amazing cities await just within a short drive of our city. Here are the 8 best road trips from Birmingham...
1. Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia is...
When my husband and I first started dating, I didn't give him much of a choice when it came to how we would be vacationing. My extended family had been camping together since my mom was in grade school...
My family just got back from our fourth trip to Dollywood, and we had a BLAST! It was such a sweet trip during Spring Break, and I learned EVEN MORE about the do's and don'ts of this very special...
Atlanta, Georgia is a fun place to take a short trip from Birmingham, Alabama. Only a 2.5 hour drive down I-20, Georgia's capital city has so much to do and see for families. Here are a few can't-miss things...
Two years ago, I wrote a post about vacationing with kids. At that time, I had two girls, ages two and almost one. My husband and I loaded up the rental SUV and made the 10-hour trek to South...
Spring break is knocking at our door with summer break not far behind, so let's talk entertainment strategies. Let's talk road trips. Granted, Birmingham has so much to offer right here within our city limits, but sometimes the idea...
In + Around Birmingham
Homewood’s Central Park is Updated & Better than Ever
The newly updated Homewood Central Park playground is now open! As Homewood residents who love to be outside, my family spends a lot of...
