Archive for the ‘to make’ Category

Upcycled Clothes, it’s like recycled couture!

Upcycled Clothes, it’s like recycled couture!
Imagine using your discards to make high quality, original clothes! You will smile when you see your hip and modern kid, and your wallet will sigh a breath of relief. It’s time to rethink couture… Moms in Birmingham love to dress their children. Stroll around any given shopping center...
April 8th, 2010 | featured, to craft, to make | Read More

Droolicious Cuisine at Birminghammommy: Tom Kha Gai

So, I’m probably not pronouncing it correctly as I say it, but that won’t stop me from savoring every droolicious bite. Mommadrool says it’s one of her favorites, and once again, she has graciously shared it with us. Tom Kha Gai Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 drops sesame oil...
March 16th, 2010 | columns & features, to eat, to make | Read More

Fun with kids: Making “Sushi”

Fun with kids: Making “Sushi”
Sushi is delicious. Birmingham has its fair share of delicious sushi restaurants. We at BirminghamMommy love it and we want to share the fun with our kids. The only problem is that most kids aren’t really comfortable with seaweed and tuna. So when we see a problem, we find a solution! We got to...
March 4th, 2010 | to do, to eat, to make | Read More

Droolicious Cuisine at Birminghammommy: Hot and Sour Soup

If you love Hot and Sour Soup, you’re going to LOVE this one. Mommadrool has blessed us with this awesome version of the Chinese restaurant favorite. Also, she notes that this freezes well, so make it Mommas! MommaDrool’s Hot and Sour Soup Ingredients: 8 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4...
February 15th, 2010 | to eat, to make | Read More

Where to eat with kids in Birmingham: Jim ‘n Nick’s!

Where to eat with kids in Birmingham: Jim ‘n Nick’s!
Birmingham Moms, I’m here to tell you that I’ve eaten out A LOT since I moved to Bama.  I’ve hauled my kids to just about every restaurant in town and I’ve had some good times and some bad times.  By bad times, I mean that I unknowingly found myself in a definitely adult only...
February 15th, 2010 | to eat | Read More

Fresh Ideas for Valentine’s Day!

Fresh Ideas for Valentine’s Day!
We love conversation hearts, pretty little folded valentines and roses galore.  But we thought we’d share a few fresh ideas we found here or there,  to spruce up Valentine’s Day this year – and have some fun while we you’re at it! 1.  Bear Hugs Supplies needed: Red &...
February 7th, 2010 | columns & features, to make | Read More

Valentines for a Cause!

Valentines for a Cause!
One of my favorite things to do each Valentines day is help to my kids make Valentines for Children’s hospital. We’ve been doing it since my art obsessed 4 year old was old enough to hold a crayon. A lot of libraries will accept homemade cards or will have a place set up in the children’s...
February 4th, 2010 | to give, to live, to make | Read More

Listen Up Birmingham! Zoe’s Menu is Now Even Better!

Listen Up Birmingham! Zoe’s Menu is Now Even Better!
All right moms, let’s be honest. There are a few things that we love, love, love so much that we’d eat it all the time. One of mine is feta. You can put feta on a shoe and I’ll at least try it. Zoe’s Kitchen is already a favorite spot of moms in Birmingham for several reasons:...
January 28th, 2010 | to do, to eat | Read More

Droolicious Cuisine at BirminghamMommy: Pseudo-Shepherd’s Pie

Mommadrool has done it again! She’s concocted a delicious dinner for us to savor on a cold winter’s night. Enjoy! Mommadrool’s Pseudo-Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients: 1 pound ground sirloin 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup frozen peas 1 onion, finely chopped 1 bell pepper, finely chopped 3...
January 26th, 2010 | to eat, to make | Read More

Going out (sans kiddos) in Birmingham, AL

Going out (sans kiddos) in Birmingham, AL
Legwork, done. Going (and enjoying yourself), up to you… ~Kristine Gresh Right off the bat and most importantly, you are not going to enjoy yourself if you are feeling guilty. So, shrug off any of it you’re feeling (I mean, you deserve this) and replace it with a fabulous pair of party shoes....
January 25th, 2010 | Kristine Gresh, to do, to eat, to go, to live | Read More