*This post first appeared in June 2008.  We loved it so much we decided to share it again, in case you missed it! Project: Memory Bear We all have baby clothes that we can’t seem to part with… maybe we’re saving them for future babies, or someone special gave them to us, or we think our grandkids...

One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is bake for my friends and family.  But, I should let you in on a little secret – I’m not that great of a baker!  But, I have managed to conquer a few recipes that make wonderful gifts for those you cherish.  Here are a few tried &...

Don’t throw those wrapping paper scraps away.  We repeat: Don’t throw them away! You can make a really sweet holiday decoration from them that the kids will not only love to make, but will love to display.  Like last weeks “Simple Salt Dough Ornaments“, we’re trying to...

Simple salt dough ornaments draw up fond memories for me.  They are some of the oldest Christmas memories I have.  You see, when my parents were first married and had little to nothing, my mom got creative and made salt dough ornaments to decorate their first Christmas tree.  It was a tradition kept...

Who doesn’t love a good meatloaf? Well, leave it to our favorite recipe maven Mommadrool to make a knock-your-socks-off version of the family favorite for all of you Birmingham moms. MommaDrool Meatloaf Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 and 1/2...

It’s the first Saturday of the Month and you know what that means, another great workshop from the folks at Home Depot. This week, it’s a wagon. Check it out. www.BirminghamMommy.com

The time has come to get into the holiday mood.  Yes, the stores and radio stations have been pushing us into it for a while, but now…it’s December.  Let the festivities begin! Here’s a fun recipe to get into the spirit of things. Reindeer FoodIngredients:2 cups chocolate...

The next Build and Grow Clinic is this Saturday, stop by Lowe’s and let the kids make this adorable Gingerbread house. Saturday December 5th, 10am – 11am For more details visit their site. www.BirminghamMommy.com

Visit LEGO Store at the Riverchase Galleria tomorrow and you can learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home – for free! Quantities are limited to approximately 250 per store and offer is good while supplies last only. A new model will be available every month and will be specially themed...

Here’s a twist on the oldest Thanksgiving craft ever–turkey hands! It’s quick and simple, which is always good for busy families, right? If you can trace your hand, then you can make this decoration. Here’s what you need: scissors, tape, a pen, construction paper in fall colors,...