When you volunteer your time in service of others – the time you spend is its own reward.  From the simplest gesture to long, hard hours, volunteers bring a warm heart and happy smile to situations of need. What a better way to teach the gift of volunteering than involving our kids?  While the...

Mommadrool is a one-woman show. She does it all – and boy can she cook. She does not let us down with this one either. Fish tacos are one of my favorite things to eat.  Ever.  I can’t wait to make this one. Enjoy! Tuna Tacos with Marinated Slaw Ingredients: 4 cups shredded green cabbage 3...

Ladies, grab your biggest and best hat.  Gentlemen, grab your best Derby attire.  Let’s all get together for a little Derby-themed fun to benefit research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Join the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Saturday, May1, 2010 at the Matt Jones Gallery in Birmingham for...

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Earth Day than at our favorite spot for respite among the urban sprawl of Birmingham – The Birmingham Botanical Gardens. On Sunday, April 25th from 1-5 pm, head out to the 13th annual “Earth Day at the Gardens” celebration.  “Earth...

What’s new, what’s new? Jamie ~ My new thing this week was actually last week I celebrated Easter for the first time in my life without my extended family.  Usually, Easter is a busy, busy day filled with church service, Easter Lunch at one grandmother’s house, dessert at another...

Have you ever realized how your life as a Mom could easily read as an ad in the Personals? SAHM seeks other local Moms with children ages 2-4. Must enjoy parks, zoo, gossip and afternoon playdates. (wine optional)  If interested call: 555-1234. If you’re new to Birmingham, are a new mom, or...

Gimme 5! Tips from a mediocre Mom, neatly packaged in list form ~Kristine Gresh It takes a village… a village and a portable entertainment device Sure, it’s nice to be able to “do it all” and feel that sense of Supermomma pride, but sometimes the cape needs a rest. And so do you. Plus, kids benefit...

By Country-Fried Mama The sun sets slowly behind The Piggly Wiggly.  Across a four-lane road clogged with rush-hour traffic, a dozen three- and four-year-olds gather on a dusty field.  Clothed in new cleats, heavy socks, too-long shirts and varying degrees of disinterest, the kids eye each other, their...

Jamie - My new thing this week was….I baked a cake from scratch.  I confess…I’m a box-cake girl.  I finally tried my hand at baking a homemade Red Velvet Cake, and it was…awful.  It was dry and hot pink! But the frosting was fantastic, so I ate that instead. Angie - This week,...

Children’s Toys Kids will leap for joy when they see this Rooftop Garden Home by Hape Help them develop those skills with this unique tower stacking toy by Plan And a definite winner – this Bamboo Hot Rod by Hape! Brand new to the market, released in time to celebrate Earth Day’s 40th...