featured, to craft, to make — September 2, 2010 at 11:00 am

Here’s a little craft you can do with the kiddos that will actually benefit you, if you like fresh herbs. Here’s what you will need for this craft: 3 Large Eggs Bowl Egg Carton Waterproof Markers Potting Soil Herb Seeds Start by making a hole in the top of your eggs, about the size of a quarter. Empty the eggs into your bowl and use those to scramble later! Carefully clean the eggs with a little...

Piggy Herb Garden

September 2nd, 2010 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More

Rockin’ Moms! Meet our Nominees

Thank you again to everyone that nominated your friends and loved ones for our Birmingham Moms Rock Event. We received so many wonderful submissions our task of narrowing it down to only ten was very difficult. We received pages of heartfelt stories about everyone and the short profile we put together...

September 1st, 2010 | Special Event, featured | Read More

Droolicious Cuisine at BirminghamMommy: Chicken and Dumplings

This recipe is all about comfort. Let’s face it, we live in the south, “comfort-food” is our middle name. This month we’re letting MommaDrool tempt us with this yummy recipe of Chicken and Dumplings. If you’re counting calories, just substitute the Campbell’s Healthy...

August 31st, 2010 | columns & features, to eat, to make | Read More

52 New Things – Week 34

Trish - My new thing this week was a money challenge. I budgeted a very slim week to try to save a little moola. It sucked. But I did it and it’s a nice reminder of how grateful I should be for being able to buy that extra little stuff here and there. Angie - This week I’ve implemented...

August 31st, 2010 | 52 New Things, to live | Read More

Throwing the Ultimate Baby Shower

What’s the coolest baby shower you’ve been to? As women in our prime child-bearing years, it seems as though: A. Everyone we know is trying to get pregnant, getting pregnant, or having a baby B. Everyone we know is trying to get pregnant with their 2nd/3rd/4th baby, getting pregnant...

August 30th, 2010 | featured | Read More

Weekly Events Calendar – August 30th – September 5th

Is it just wishful thinking or is fall really getting closer? Football season is here so our weekends will automatically be packed with gameday preparations, parties and tailgating, but what other activities are going on around the city? The Barons are home this week, take advantage of these cooler...

August 29th, 2010 | This Week, featured | Read More

Mom Picks – August

Summer is almost over…. almost. Stores are throwing fall clothes in your face, but if you’re like me the thought of buying a sweater while it’s still 95 degrees is hard to manage. So what you need to get buy is something more transitional while you wait for those cooler temps. Here...

August 27th, 2010 | featured, to buy | Read More

Tailgating. The Kid Friendly Way.

Contrary to popular belief the words “Tailgate” and “Kids” can co-exist. No, not like the good ole’ days of old with the keg stands, or the 3 beer challenge from the tailgate spot to the stadium. The days of sneaking liquor in in zip lock bags taped to your leg are most...

August 26th, 2010 | featured, to live | Read More

Celebrate Birmingham Moms that Rock!

We are so excited and overwhelmed with the nominations we received for this Birmingham Moms Rock event. We will be announcing the nominees very soon but in the meantime, if you haven’t marked your calendar for this event, shame on you! Call your friends and line up the sitter, we’ve got a...

August 25th, 2010 | Special Event, to do, to go | Read More

BirminghamMommy Event of the Week: The Bell Center Tailgate Challenge.

Kicking off football season with a tailgating event sure to cause Fandemonium! Visit tents for Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, Texas and many of your other favorite teams. The Bell Center Tailgate Challenge provides a fun and profitable way for Bell Center supporters to celebrate and anticipate...

August 25th, 2010 | This Week | Read More