Archive for the ‘to live’ Category

4 Websites Every Mom Should Use

4 Websites Every Mom Should Use
Moms are digital, that’s just how we roll.  Technology at our fingertips means we have resources to make life easier and better.  Here’s our top 4 picks for websites every mom should be using: 1.  Southern Savers-  The grocery store is basically a mom’s second home.  A large portion...
May 3rd, 2011 | featured, to live | Read More

A Mother’s Shade of Green: Even Little Hands Can Make a Difference…

A Mother’s Shade of Green: Even Little Hands Can Make a Difference…
How to Teach your Kids about Reusing, Reducing and Recycling at Home. By Kate Agliata: In honor of Earth Day, I was invited to speak to each of my children’s classes about the importance of recycling. I gathered up the facts, brought in some examples, and even had them participate in a game....
April 29th, 2011 | A Mother's Shade of Green, featured, to green | Read More

Birmingham Area Tornado Relief Donations

Birmingham Area Tornado Relief Donations
I’ve spoken with so many people over the past 12 hours that want to help the victims of yesterdays historical and horrific weather. We have been in contact with many local businesses that are willing to accept donations that we will then collect to distribute to families and shelters in need of...
April 28th, 2011 | featured, to give | Read More

Medical Minute: Infertility Causes

Medical Minute: Infertility Causes
As mothers, we understand the joy of having a child.  Imagine the pain of not being able to fulfill that dream.  Infertility affects about 12 percent of couples of childbearing age. This is not just a woman’s concern, men suffer the effects too and a problem with the male is often the sole...
April 27th, 2011 | featured, to live | Read More

Birmingham Area Summer Movie Guide

Birmingham Area Summer Movie Guide
We love movies, and we really love movies when they are free or discounted. Many of our local theaters and parks will be hosting their summer series again this year for kids and families. We’ve got the rundown on what’s going on when and where! Here are the specifics on the deals at each...
April 27th, 2011 | featured, Summer Movies | Read More

Breaking the Organic Code

Breaking the Organic Code
By Amy Whitfield Richardson: Food recalls seem to happen on a more regular basis now, and acronyms like GMO and HFCS are popping up in conversations regarding food and children pretty much everywhere you turn. You can buy Organic, Locally Grown, All Natural, Free Range, and Grass Fed but what does...
April 22nd, 2011 | featured, to live | Read More

Working Mommy Madness: Mother’s Day In

Working Mommy Madness: Mother’s Day In
By: Harmony Hobbs Ugh … daycare. How I loathe and love you. The hardest part of being a working mommy is the issue of childcare. I love to work, but I hate leaving my son. It sent me into a major depression-like funk for the entire first year of his life because I was so laden with guilt over it....
April 20th, 2011 | featured, to live, Working Mommy Madness | Read More

Easter Baskets Can be Fun and Healthy, Really!

Easter Baskets Can be Fun and Healthy, Really!
I love a good candy holiday as much as any 3 year old, but as a parent I’m quickly learning that giving in on all of the themed out candy isn’t always the smartest idea. Sure, it makes them happy, and you can use it to bribe them for the family picture but then what? Sugar rush! And when...
April 19th, 2011 | featured, to live | Read More

Composting 101: It’s Hip, It’s Easy, It’s Green

Composting 101: It’s Hip, It’s Easy, It’s Green
By Kate Agliata: The U.S. Is the #1 trash-producing country in the world, producing about 40% of the entire world’s garbage. Every year the average American throws out about 1,200 pounds of organic waste. This organic garbage is the number one least recycled material in the U.S. Composting this...
April 19th, 2011 | featured, to green, to live | Read More

Save Green by Going Green

Save Green by Going Green
In keeping with the “Green Theme” this month we thought we would throw out some ideas on how you could actually save some green by going green! We all love an incentive to save money! 1. Host a toy swap!  This is a great way to illustrate to children how to reuse something.  Let the kids...
April 14th, 2011 | featured, to green | Read More