The Gray Area: Behind Closed Doors

By: Misty Smith, Ph.D What DO you do behind closed doors??? Are you playing songs like Rhianna’s “S & M,” or Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get it On?” Or is it more like The Righteous Brothers “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”? Are you putting on your granny PJs, brushing...

May 20th, 2013 | featured, to live | Read More

Birmingham Events Calendar: May 19th – May 26th

Schools are letting out – are you ready for Summer? Have you complied your summer fun lists yet? Now’s the time! Check out the Neighborhood Block Party at Railroad Park, or the Summer Reading Kick off at Emmet O’ Neal Library. Memorial Day is coming and the Birmingham Zoo is offering...

May 19th, 2013 | featured, to do | Read More

Homemade Bubbles!

Summer is coming and for my kids that means a lot of playing in the yard and gallons upon gallons of bubble mix. I’ve tried homemade mixes before and haven’t had too much luck finding one that worked well. In a desperate attempt to keep the kids happy at a playdate after realizing we were...

May 16th, 2013 | featured, to make | Read More

Ideas for Summer Fun Lists

Last summer we posted this great way to keep up with summer fun. It was our summer bucket list, and it was a huge hit with our family. We even took it a step further and documented our entire summer in a picture book we ordered from one of our favorite photobook websites. Start now asking your kiddos...

May 15th, 2013 | featured, to do | Read More

Teacher Picks: Summer Workbooks

As excited as we all are for summer, don’t let your little one be a victim of “summer slide.” Some of the skills they’ve worked so hard on can be forgotten while they’re relaxin’ in the sun. Here are some Teacher Picks for Workbooks that also fall in line with the...

May 14th, 2013 | featured, to live | Read More

Birmingham Events Calendar: May 12th – May 19th

Another busy week in Birmingham, with lots of events to choose from! Do Dah Day, Railroad Park Block Party, a new exhibit at McWane and a home stretch for our Birmingham Barons! Make sure to check out the Made in the South Trunk Show happening on Tuesday at Aldridge Gardens. A one day only show featuring...

May 12th, 2013 | featured, to do | Read More

Event of the Week: “Made in the South” Trunk Show, Aldridge Gardens

Arriving in Birmingham next week, you are going to want to check out this traveling trunk show, where 15 southern based, home décor and cuisine companies will be showcasing their summer collections. Preview new products. including Sushi Furniture, Vintage Chanel bracelets, “Mad Men” inspired hats,...

May 9th, 2013 | featured, to do | Read More

Weeknight Cooking: Weeknight Pizza Dough

Pizza is an ideal meal for most families on a busy night, but why waste money ordering out? You can customize it to everyone’s taste and you can even hide a few veggies in there! One of my favorite places to find recipes is PlainChicken.com. This is her easy and yummy recipe for weeknight pizza...

May 8th, 2013 | featured, to make | Read More

Birmingham Area Summer Movies, Free & Discounted – 2013

Free and/or Discounted Summer Movies happening around Birmingham! Summer is coming and we’re always looking for ways to keep the kids busy, extra bonus points if it’s inexpensive. Super extra bonus points if it’s FREE! ** Quick Note. Rave Motion Pictures are now owned by Carmike Cinemas. The...

May 7th, 2013 | featured, Summer Movies | Read More

Bedtime Math?

At bedtime we all think.. “Time to read or tell a story..” but have you ever thought about incorporating some math into your bedtime routine? No? Me either, honestly. Until now. Summer is fast approaching and we’re always looking for ways to keep our kids on their toes and learning. A...

May 7th, 2013 | featured, to live | Read More