by L.K. Whitney “Part One” of a lifelong story because, as you well know, motherhood is not something that you can put in a well-marked, masterfully-wrapped box. So you just peed on the stick and all signs point to “plus” (one).  Congratulations.  You’re pregnant. Say goodbye, honey. ...

Mr. Mac – North Shelby Library Mr. Mac has become a Birmingham favorite among Moms when considering a local storytime. He’s even advertised as a “Storyteller Extraordinaire” at the North Shelby Library. He sings, he plays the banjo and harmonica, and he brings a bag of tricks,...

Jamie - My new thing this week was a new recipe.  Shocker. It was a great almost-summer meal.  Light, but full of flavor! Summer Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli and white beans Ingredients 1 pound whole wheat pasta shells (small) – or any type of smaller pasta will do 2 tablespoons olive...

By Country-Fried Mama By rights, I should love the Birmingham Airport.  After many years of dealing with Boston’s Logan Airport – the insane traffic into the city, the usurious cost of parking and the labyrinthine security lines that stretch all over the terminal and move forward approximately two...

You’re a mom, but you’re a hip one. You’re not like the other moms. You don’t wear mom jeans, you drive your minivan a few miles over the speed limit… you live on the edge. And you know everything you need to know about being a mom in Birmingham, thanks to this list of...

We asked our Birmingham moms to tell us about things they’d love this Mother’s Day!  Here’s a sampling of what they had to say: Reader and contributor L.K. Whitney would love: Dinner and a movie (really! It’s been that long!), a day alone with yoga or a hand-written love letter...

Jamie - I planted broccoli! I’ve never had broccoli in my garden – well this is in my daughter’s garden.  They’re actually doing quite well for a first-time try!  Yay Broccoli! Trish - My new thing this week was to start online bill paying.  I live in the dark ages when it...

We decided to have even more fun this month putting together the Juicebox Jukebox and called on our friends and fellow BirminghamMommy’s Brooke Smith and Wendy Garner, hosts of NBC’s Daytime Alabama to help us out and let us know what they listen to with their kiddos. Here’s what they...

by Amanda In college at UA, we had an awesome Rec Center. I have never been the “workout” type of gal, but after my first year (as a Sophomore), I came around. My then boyfriend (now husband) was in Birmingham and I had to find something to do. So, off I went. Frankly mah dears, I was looking...

Hey Birmingham Moms, listen up!  This Birmingham-based business is taking your decorating ideas to the next level and offering you some of the most creative ideas we’ve seen for kids rooms in a long time. Stuck on You, a new business, based here in Birmingham caters to Moms that are looking for...