Archive for the ‘to live’ Category

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

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

Never Say Never….

Never Say Never….
I think at some point in every woman’s pre-kid life there are things that they swear they would never do or say when they become a mom…  When I was kid-less I was never going to be “that” parent. I was going to be Mother Superior, I had it all mapped out…. In my head. It...
August 18th, 2010 | featured, to live | Read More

Type A Mom: Baby Fever vs. The “Plan”

Type A Mom: Baby Fever vs. The “Plan”
By Alison It’s not hard to spot a woman with a bad case of baby fever.  Put her within a fifty-foot radius of a curly newborn and suddenly, her voice softens and heightens in pitch.  Her arms stretch out, a smile erupts, and then, the magical inhale.  You know the one – where the nostrils are...
August 17th, 2010 | columns & features, contributors, featured | Read More

52 New Things – Week 32

Angie - Since I’m still eating no meat, I’ve started exploring the world of vegetarian recipes. This week I tried Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers – While they were hearty and filling the flavor was lacking. I will definitely try this or a similar recipe again in the future, it will just...
August 17th, 2010 | 52 New Things, to live | Read More

Juicebox Jukebox – Back to School Tunes

Juicebox Jukebox – Back to School Tunes
We’ve got a few tunes here that will hopefully make carpool time a little more fun and maybe ease some of those back to school butterflies..We’ve geared this month a little more towards “kids music” but hopefully these songs and the versions of these songs will be something all...
August 16th, 2010 | featured, to live | Read More

Does Living With Bad Air Affect Your Childs Life?

Does Living With Bad Air Affect Your Childs Life?
According to the American Lung Association the greater Birmingham area has the worst air quality in the south, and some of the worst air quality in the country. Poor air quality is not healthy for anyone, but especially for children, since their lungs are still developing. If a child already has an existing...
August 13th, 2010 | featured, to live | Read More

How to Master SmartPhone Photography

How to Master SmartPhone Photography
We recently ran an article giving you tips on how to take good pictures of your kids, even though you’re well, not a photographer. Turn off the flash, don’t force a smile and the best time of day to get that money shot. All of that is great advice when you’re working with an actual...
August 11th, 2010 | featured, to live | Read More

Working Mommy Madness: Accepting the Mess!

Working Mommy Madness: Accepting the Mess!
By Harmony Hobbs Neat-freak (neet-freek). •    A person compulsively obsessed with cleanliness. There are only a few things in this world that I really believe in. They include (but are not limited to) love, laughter, wine, Spanx, and Paula Deen. The last two items go hand in hand, obviously. Something...
August 10th, 2010 | columns & features, featured, to live, Working Mommy Madness | Read More

52 New Things – Week 31

Angie - Let me start by saying that we were at the beach last week and I put zero effort into anything that didn’t require soaking up the sun and lounging by the pool. I was going to mention the new gum that I tried while I was there but realized it was given to me by a freind and I had no idea...
August 10th, 2010 | 52 New Things, to live | Read More