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Yes, We Hire Babysitters :: Keep Your Judgments to Yourself, Please!
We (my husband and I) hire babysitters to watch our kids for a few hours every so often. Gasp! *Cue the silent (or not-so-silent)...
Parent Now . . . Friend Later
A few weeks ago, my 23-year-old daughter turned to me during a routine car ride and asked, "Do you still say that you can’t...
“May I Help You?”:: How The Service Industry Made Me A Better Parent
“May I Help You?”: How The Service Industry Made Me A Better Parent
One of the first things you hear upon entering a restaurant is...
Moving Forward :: Celebrating Juneteenth
Yesterday the U.S. Senate approved a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. This is wonderful news for Black culture as we are still...
Our Adventure at Alabama Splash Adventure {2021}
I’ll never forget reading about Alabama Splash Adventure on my good friend’s Instagram account:
"Such a fun day at the water park! I have to...
Four Ways to Keep Kids Engaged Academically Over the Summer
The longer kids spend on summer break, the more they forget from school, and the more skills they lose. This can put a huge...
The Devil Works Hardest on Sunday Mornings :: Getting Your Family to Church On...
It's Sunday morning and you snoozed your alarm one too many times. You got to bed later than normal last night because you finally...
A Screen-Free Summer? :: What I Learned After My Kids Went Screen-Free for a...
I know I’m not alone here because when I made a post about it on my personal Facebook page, several friends said they had...
Tweenage Drama :: What I’m Learning About Adrenarche and My Eight-Year-Old
My firstborn daughter has always been a breeze. She was a dream baby who ate and slept when I wanted her to, and save...
{2021 RECAP} Virtual Bloom :: An Event for New and Expecting Moms in Birmingham
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Our 4th annual Bloom was part virtual event, and part in-person! We were THRILLED to offer moms a chance to experience many...
Bloom 2021 Live Panel: What the Experts Had to Say
Birmingham Mom Collective proudly presented its fourth annual Bloom event with presenting sponsor, Ascension St. Vincent's Hospital and co-title sponsor, Shipt. Bloom is for...
I’m in the Sandwich Generation–Now What?
Preparing for the “Sandwich Generation"
When I was a kid, my grandmother moved from New York to Kentucky so she would be closer to us....
What is Left of a Lost Pregnancy
I was eight weeks and two days pregnant when I saw the unmistakable look of sadness and pity on the ultrasound tech's face. Her...
Mom Shaming :: Are You Doing It?
Mom shaming comes in many subtle forms that can be hard to identify at first.
Here's a theoretical example from a mom group online:...
Why I Love Our Jefferson County Libraries
It’s almost summertime! That means it's time to get excited about all the fun things: day camps, splash pads, family vacations, and your local...
Motherhood :: The Unknown Resume Builder
The many jobs of a mom
Customer Service associate, Mediator, Planner, Accountant, Project Manager. What do all these job titles have in common? Well, they...
Money Saving Mamas :: Your “Ibotta” Guide and Why You Should Be Using It
Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored in any way, I’m just a big fan of getting cash back on purchases and want to spread...
Don’t Stop Celebrating!
Mother's Day 2021 has come and gone. I hope it was wonderful. Listen, I love being honored on Mother’s Day complete with the absolute...
The Best of Birmingham :: Burgers
It’s an American classic, a family favorite. It’s simple, easy to make at home or find on any menu, and they’re relatively inexpensive. It’s...
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Why I Love Our Jefferson County Libraries
It’s almost summertime! That means it's time to get excited about all the fun things: day camps, splash pads, family vacations, and your local...
Party Time :: Vulcan’s Birthday Bash (and You’re Invited)!
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Even though he doesn't look a day over 17, can you believe our beloved Vulcan is about to turn 117?! It's true! And he...
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