Storytime Spotlight! Hoover Public Library.

Once summer reading winds down and school starts back there is always a small lull in the storytimes that are offered by the local libraries around Birmingham. We tend to wander aimlessly during that time, as storytime is kind of a staple in our weekly routine. But have no fear! Many programs will be...

August 30th, 2012 | featured, to do | Read More

School Tips: Handwriting

If you’ve ever visited an elementary classroom, you probably noticed that some kids have messy handwriting and some have beautiful letters. You may have even noticed that boys tend to write messier than girls. Here are some ways to help your child improve their handwriting: Evaluate. If your child’s...

August 30th, 2012 | featured, to live | Read More

Book Review: Bringing Up Bebe

As a devoted reader of all kinds of parenting books, I have to say this one was great. It’s not just a list of how things should be done, it’s more of an anthropological survey of a way of life. The author, Pamela Druckerman, is an American who moves to France and notices that French women...

August 29th, 2012 | featured, To Read | Read More

Medical Minute: Pregnancy and Weight Gain, What to Know

Everyone wonders how much weight they should or shouldn’t gain during pregnancy. It really all depends on your weight before pregnancy, but the real goal is always to eat healthy and do what is best for baby. Many Moms will use pregnancy as an excuse to eat whatever they want, or to “eat...

August 27th, 2012 | featured, to live | Read More

Birmingham Events Calendar: August 26th – September 2nd

Just in case you aren’t busy enough with back to school and starting your after school activities, we’re going to give you a few more options of things to do around town this week! Check out the Alabama State Fair going on all week out at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater, and Dora and Diego...

August 26th, 2012 | featured, to do | Read More

Naptime Confessions: Naptime becomes Bedtime

What happens when your kids stop napping? Trish is learning what it’s like when kids stop taking naps, have you been there recently? How to you manage those long days when the kids need to nap, but just won’t?

August 24th, 2012 | featured, to live | Read More

What to Expect When Baby Comes Home

The first few days and weeks at home with a new baby can be overwhelming. So Brookwood Medical Center and BirminghamMommy have assembled a great group of moms – one is an OB/GYN and another has been called the “baby whisperer” – to share tips and tricks that will help you survive...

August 23rd, 2012 | featured, to do | Read More

Juicebox Jukebox with Jeannine from Magic 96.5

We had the pleasure of catching up with local DJ, and soon to be Mom, Jeannine from Magic 96.5, The New Magic Morning Show with Rob and Jeannine. As many of you might know, Jeannine is expecting her first baby very soon. We asked her to give us a list of songs that she’s listening to, or letting...

August 22nd, 2012 | featured, to live | Read More

Pinspired Dinners: Mini Chicken Meatball Soup, perfect for Fall!

My love for pinterest grows with every yummy recipe I try. I love soup, and I can’t wait for fall to get here so I can get my soup on! This recipe was simply delicious. The prep time was not too bad- making the chicken meatballs took a few minutes, but then you’re almost done. The recipe...

August 21st, 2012 | featured, to make | Read More

Life Lessons from My First Grader

It seems like when my kids head off to school this time each year, I start to reflect over the last 12 months. What I’ve done, who I’ve met, did I spend enough quality time with my kids (that answer is always no,) am I happy with the path I’ve chosen as a stay at home mom (that answer...

August 20th, 2012 | featured, to live | Read More