St. Patty’s Day Playdate

What do you need in order to have a fun St Patty’s Day playdate? Shamrocks, pots of gold, lots of green and some little Leprechauns, of course! Since everyone seems to gather in the kitchen, let’s start with food. This can be as easy or as involved as you want it to be. For a simple plan,...

March 10th, 2010 | featured, to live | Read More

Big thanks! The mixer was a hit!

Our first get-together was a huge success! We wanted to thank all the lovely ladies who were able to join us. We ate some delicious queso while we got $3 margaritas and $1.50 Coronas! The tacos were divine, with the catfish taco being the favorite. We mixed, we mingled, we even made a few facebook...

March 10th, 2010 | featured | Read More

52 New Things – Week 9

Angie - This week I was forced into my “New Thing” and I was/am not pleased. When I learned that Target was no longer carrying my brand of hairspray, I was forced to venture into trying something new. I don’t like trying new things when something is working for me and I love them. So...

March 9th, 2010 | 52 New Things, featured, to live | Read More

Ruffner Mountain – New and Improved!

The weather is warming up, spring is just around the corner and the new Nature Center at Ruffner Mountain is now open!! If you’re new to Birmingham you may not know about this place at all, it’s a hidden gem. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is a 1,011 acre natural oasis located on one of the...

March 9th, 2010 | to live | Read More

Giveaway! $50 gift certificate to Sweet Caroline’s Boutique!!

Sweet Caroline’s Boutique is giving away a $50 gift certificate! Sweet Caroline’s Boutique offers only the finest children specialty clothing lines, see the list below. They also offer boys and girls custom clothing upon requests. Appliquéd and Monogrammed services are available. They even...

March 8th, 2010 | to win | Read More

And the Os (whoops)…Winners of the Citiblocs Giveway are:

Stephanie Grant & Julie Davis! Congratulations on winning these award-winning blocks courtesy of GiftedImaginations.com – one of the coolest little (ok, huge) toy shops around! Thanks GiftedImaginations and thanks to all who entered!

March 8th, 2010 | to win | Read More

Birmingham Kids Calendar! Mar 7th – Mar 13th

We kick off the week with a yummy food festival, then follow the yellow brick road! Wizard of Oz is in town, take a spooky tour of Sloss Furnaces or get a jump on your St Patty’s Day storytimes, it’s another full calendar! And as always, make sure to check back throughout the week because...

March 7th, 2010 | This Week, to do | Read More

Spring Break Ideas- staying in Birmingham

Birmingham- Drive-in Movies- Fun and different, and no one will hear your kid asking/demanding more candy! There’s one in Argo and Harpersville- close enough to come home that night, but far enough to feel “trip-like.” Only open Fri-Sun. McWane- We all know and love it, but just...

March 6th, 2010 | to do, to go | Read More

Spring Break Ideas: Getting out of Birmingham

Spring Break is coming up and we have ideas for the moms of Birmingham. If you’re planning to get out of town, we’ve done some research and here’s what we found. 1. Chattanooga- There’s so much to do! Tennessee Aquarium is first priority. It’s one of the best in the...

March 6th, 2010 | featured, to go | Read More

Meanwhile, at the bookstore…

By Country-Fried Mama A couple of years ago, I scored a major Craigslist find: a full-size train table for my daughter, Miss D., who is now almost four. I paid 25 bucks for it and thought I would be hailed as Mommy of the Year. But that fabulous and thrifty purchase has turned into a dust-catcher,...

March 5th, 2010 | columns & features, featured | Read More