2023 was the best year yet for Birmingham Mom Collective! Thanks to you, our readers, we were able to reach more moms than ever before. So, we’d like to revisit the blog posts that resonated with you the most over this last year.
Our Top Ten Guides
10. Guide to 4th of July Events in Birmingham
9. Best Places for Indoor Fun In Birmingham, AL
8. Ultimate Guide to Birmingham Consignment Sales :: Spring 2023
7. Ultimate Guide to Birmingham Consignment Sales :: Fall 2023
6. Ultimate Guide to Easter Egg Hunts and Activities in Birmingham
5. Ultimate Guide to Kids Eat Free in Birmingham
4. Birmingham Summer Bucket List 2023 | 100 Things to Do with Kids (+ Free Printable)
3. Ultimate Guide to Birmingham Parks and Playgrounds
2. Ultimate Guide to Birmingham Pumpkin Patches
1. 2023 Guide to Birmingham Summer Camps
Our Top Ten Contributor Posts
10. What it Means to Never Have a Daughter
“Yes, they will still love me; and yes, they will always, always be my babies. But time will turn them into men, and a new relationship will emerge between us, because it has to. I think this is when I will know the true weight of having never had a daughter. If I had had a daughter, the ‘growing up’ part is when we would become closer.”
[Read Alli’s post here.]
9. Finding Myself :: Losing the Baggage (and Weight)
“My hope is that this post sparks something within you to reclaim yourself. Know your ‘Why.’ Whether you desire to get healthier, spend more time with your family, spend more time on yourself, or read more, the most important thing to remember is that it’s your journey and you control the pace.”
[Read Briana’s post here.]
8. 10 Commandments for a New Grandma
“But, more than anything, I want to be the grandma that my son and his wife can count on to be there when they need me and to be out of their business when they don’t. To help me up my grandma game, I turned to my fellow contributors and friends for some advice, and this is what they offered.”
[Read Chris’s post here.]
7. Park Hop Series with Birmingham Mom Collective :: Fall 2023
We loved meeting so many of you and your little ones at our park hops this year! Keep an eye on our website and social media for upcoming events!
[Read more about our Park Hops here.]
6. Our Great Outdoors :: Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails in Birmingham
“Since our family hobby is hiking, I’m often asked for suggestions of hiking locations or specific trails. We are fortunate enough to have a lot of trails to choose from! Should you find yourself in want of a family adventure in the Birmingham area, here are my personal suggestions (in no particular order!) for the best kid-friendly hiking trails.”
[Read Hannah’s post here.]
5. Date Ideas in Birmingham
“If you’re still reading, that means you probably think that a fun date might be just what you need in your life right now. So, let’s explore some of the best places that you can go for your next date. Here is a list of fun things you can do when you find a window of time (and a babysitter):”
[Read Cherith’s post here.]
4. The Game of MASH :: Contentment and Learning to Flourish Where You Are Planted
“However, this will never be my life, because my reality is the furthest thing from ‘caviar wishes and champagne dreams.’ I may no longer play MASH, but clearly, that mindset of wanting more is still prevalent. Has the incessant need for more grown worse with the rise of social media and social media influencers?”
[Read Lindsay’s post here.]
3. Baby Name Etiquette :: Thinking Through Your Response When a Mom Shares Her Chosen Name
“Sharing the name of your baby is a very vulnerable and personal action. Having others criticize the name you’ve chosen for your little bundle of joy can be hurtful, cause a lot of doubt, and add stress that a pregnant woman just doesn’t need. So I’ve decided to compile a little list of what not to say so that all you future mamas can share with those closest to you!”
[Read Brittany’s post here.]
2. Tweenage Drama :: What I’m Learning About Adrenarche and My Eight-Year-Old
“Adrenarche is the ‘awakening of the adrenal gland’ according to this article from Boston Children’s Hospital. It’s kind of a pre-puberty before the major stuff happens. Basically, between the ages of six and eight, most children experience this awakening, although some may never show any signs it’s happening. For the lucky rest of us, it can result in moody, distant, arguing, and tearful tweenagers that seem to have magically replaced our sweet, compliant children.”
[Read Dominique’s post here.]
1. I Watched My Husband’s Vasectomy
“I’d begun considering a tubal ligation after reading another mom’s account, but my husband and I opted for him to have the vasectomy instead. Now that I know what I know, I wish I’d looked into having my tubes tied a little more. It was in the back of my mind in case my husband continued putting the vasectomy off or if insurance complicated things, but it wasn’t as serious an option as I wish I’d made it.”
[Read Anonymous’s post here.]
This is just a small sampling of what our team has done this year! We had some wonderful content, and we truly hope you enjoyed it.
