Many parents are off work for the next few days or maybe the week, the kids are our of school for a while still so how are you spending your time? Here are some things going on around town that will get you out of the house and keep the cabin fever from setting in. Zoolight Safari – Birmingham...

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will celebrate the spirit of family and community with its annual Kwanzaa program on Wednesday December 27th. The event kicks off with a hands-on workshop in the Abraham L. Woods Community Meeting Room. Elinor and Winfield Burks will lead this creative activity for...

New Years Eve and Champagne, they go together like peas and carrots. If you’re not a fan of the bubbly straight up, try some of these concoctions for your New Year’s celebration! Classic Champagne Cocktail Soak a sugar cube in bitters, drop it into a flute, fill the flute with Champagne and...

We all know that Santa loves his cookies and milk but have you been forgetting that the reindeer really do all of the work? It must take a lot of energy to pull a fat man around the world with a sled loaded down with toys! This year, use this simple recipe to make some food for Rudolf and the gang. You...

There are a few things every woman should know when it comes to getting pregnant. A healthy pregnancy starts well before you start showing your adorable baby bump. The 2 most common rules of thumb are Don’t drink or smoke. Here’s why: Don’t smoke! Smoking can damage the fetus in several ways and...

Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah or teaching your children the beliefs of others, here are some fun books for you to read with your little ones.. 1. The Hanukkah Hop! Rachel and her parents prepare the house for their family to visit for Hanukkah. They’ll light candles, play dreidel, eat latkes,...

Photo Courtesy of igossip Well, well, well. Look who is making the most of her muffintop! Jessica Simpson just signed a deal with Weight Watchers for $3 million to lose the weight after her baby is born. I don’t know about you, but if I had that kind of money on the line, I’d  happily have...

A seasonal must for all Birmingham Families is the Annual Holiday Film Festival at the Historic Alabama Theatre. We think the Alabama Theatre is a pretty magical place year round, but when you add in the Christmas Decorations it’s a sight and feeling that you just can’t get anywhere else...

Earlier this year we talked about saving money on wrapping paper by saving your little Rembrandt’s drawings throughout the year. Well, the time has come, have you been saving? If not, don’t worry, it’s not too late. Roll out some kraft paper, give the kiddos some crayons (markers if...

Tired of the same ole Pine? If you’re looking for a unique idea for next year (or this year if you have the energy,) check out some of these very creative Christmas trees. If you're a book lover or Librarian                       For the...