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Piggy Herb Garden

Piggy Herb Garden
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...
September 2nd, 2010 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More

Rockin’ Moms! Meet our Nominees

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

Throwing the Ultimate Baby Shower

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

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

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.

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

Keeping a clean house: the mystery solved!

Keeping a clean house: the mystery solved!
The house.  It is my enemy. The toys seem to find a way to constantly inch their way in to the middle of the floor, and strategically under my feet.  Matchbox cars are mot made to be stepped on.  I’ve gotten puncture wounds, I’m not even kidding. But how do we do this?  We’re supposed...
August 24th, 2010 | featured, to live | Read More

Multiplicity – How Old is “Old Enough”

Multiplicity – How Old is “Old Enough”
I’m falling into a terrible habit. I’m not sure if it’s my lack of “Parent of Multiples” experience or if I’m just flat out lazy most times. I tend to think it’s a little of both (we’re at least going to go with that.) My twins are 2 years and some change....
August 23rd, 2010 | columns & features, featured, to live | Read More

Weekly Events Calendar – August 23rd – 29th

Weekly Events Calendar – August 23rd – 29th
We’re getting close to local storytimes starting back, meanwhile check out the special events we have going on this week. Lots of events benefiting local charities. This Saturday will be packed with so many things to do it’s going to be hard to choose! We update the calendar as we learn...
August 22nd, 2010 | This Week, featured, to do | Read More

Single Mama Speaks – How to get out the door when you have kids.

Single Mama Speaks – How to get out the door when you have kids.
By: Amelia Well, it’s that time of year again: back to school. My schedule won’t change that much, but I know a lot of y’all are trying to get back into the swing of getting kids out the door before the tardy bell rings. To that end, here are a few tricks I use to get places on time....
August 19th, 2010 | columns & features, featured, to live | Read More