Christmas cards don’t have to be expensive to be special or admired. In fact some might say that a card made from some teeny tiny fingerprints might bring a bigger smile to the Grandparents face when they open their mail. Here are a few ideas on making some cute hand made cards for the holidays. The...

Gone are the days of lighting real candles for your Christmas Tree (Right? Surely with kids in the house that’s not an option.) The Holidays can come with lots of extra hazards you may or may not be aware of… Here’s a little run down of some things to be cautious about this season. Real...

Our yearly holiday giveaway is back and we’re kicking things off with the bedtime book, Night Night Birmingham, written by Laurel Fain Mills and Illustrated by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde. Night Night Birmingham is a book for Birmingham’s children. Highlighting the many unique and special sites...

The Hustle and Bustle of Christmas is starting to show itself around the city with more and more decorations. This week you will have the chance to catch tree lightings,  special storytimes and the Birmingham Zoo will kick off their annual Zoolight Safari. We’ve got a LEGO mini build, and a Lowe’s...

Can you imagine a more fantastic backdrop for your Santa pictures than the Historic Alabama Theatre? This year, Blue Moon Studios is bringing Santa to the Alabama Theatre on December 11th, 17th and 18th to coincide with their 2pm matinees. So bring the family down a little early or stay a little late...

The new Women’s Center at Brookwood Medical Center has certainly set a new standard for women‘s health care here in Birmingham. Brookwood Women’s Medical Center offers specialized services for all types of pregnancies. The new facility houses a dedicated water birthing suite, which...

Along with the Holiday Season comes the Season of Entertaining.. Try this twist on the old favorite, apple cider: Ingredients: 6 whole cloves 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks 1 (3-inch) strip lemon rind 1 (3-inch) strip orange rind 8 cups unfiltered apple cider 1 cup pomegranate juice 3/4 cup fresh orange...

If you’re a parent, (and we kind of assume that you are if you’re reading our site… ) then you are probably aware of the membership packages that are offered by McWane Science Center and the Birmingham Zoo, but you might be surprised to find out how many local attractions around Birmingham...

Tis’ the season! The calendar is starting to pick up again with lots of holiday activities! Don’t forget that the Winter Wonderland Exhibit opened this weekend at the McWane Science Center. We have a list of Santa Happenings so you can keep up with what’s going on around town, make...

Thanksgiving is behind us, and if you haven’t started thinking about it yet, it’s time for those yearly visits with Santa.. Find out where and when and schedule your breakfast with Santa or just swing by one of the malls for a photo… Pictures at the Mall Colonial Brookwood Village Santa’s...