We’re working on a list of participating locations in the Birmingham area that offer birthday surprises for you or the kiddo! Don’t forget – you have to sign up with most of these well in advance to receive your birthday surprise on time! Coldstone Creamery Birthday Club – Enjoy...

School’s out, the days are long…bored yet? We have some wonderful outings that aren’t far from home but will feel like they’re miles away. First up, Oak Mountain State Park (OMSP). Located in Pelham, OMSP is a quick trip for most of us and full of fun for almost anyone. There...

The Land Down Under isn’t as far away as you might think, thanks to the new exhibit at the Birmingham Zoo. Kangaroo Kountry is located just past the Lorikeet Aviary before getting to the alligator swamp. This new exhibit is a fresh take on displaying our zoo animals. You are able to get an up close...

It’s not easy to dine with those who still prefer their hands to utensils. Worse yet, taking them to eat in public. Sometimes we get a “freebie”, a trip in which your child decides to act like the angel you tout them to be. But most of the time, they decide to visit everyone else in the restaurant,...

gogo Kidz Travelmate, $89.00 This travelmate will make you the talk of the airport and eliminate your need for a conventional stroller. Every time I have traveled with it, people have stopped me to ask where I got it. It allows you to turn your car seat into a stroller. This is especially helpful...

Everyday this summer, join the McWane Science Center team for exciting science programs! Itty Bitty Science for the PreschoolersEveryday10 amMay 24 – August 31At the Itty Bitty City Exhibit located on the 3rd floor Really Cold StuffEverydayMay 24 – August 3112 pm Gulf FeedingMonday, Wednesday...

Tickets are still available for this weeks show, Go Diego, Go Live! at the BJCC. Prices range from $15.00 for balcony seats, to $36.00 for continental seating. Price does not include fees charged by Ticketmaster. Check the BirminghamMommy.com calendar for all dates and times. About the show: It’s...

McWane Center’s new summer hours begin Memorial Day.They are Monday – Friday 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday 10 am – 6 pm and Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm www.BirminghamMommy.com

Boon Squirt Baby Food Spoon, $6.99 It actually works! I was skeptical… I thought it would leak food and be messy but it wasn’t at all. It holds 3 ounces, which is about one baby food jar. It makes on-the-go feeding a breeze and it’s cute to boot! You’ll get lots of people...

Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction by David Sheff Nothing hits close to home like a book that presents the dilemma that all parents face: giving their child independence while also keeping them safe and protected. Sheff does what you’re “supposed”...