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Spring 2022 Birmingham Consignment Sale Guide
It's hard to believe it's that time again! Spring consignment sales are just around the corner. Moms can elect to contribute by passing along...
Puppy Lessons
Recently, my son and I made the decision to get a puppy. I knew, more than him, that it would be hard work (especially...
Human Trafficking Awareness Month :: How to Educate, Empower, and Equip Our Children
“If your child has access to a device that connects to the internet, then they are susceptible to predators.” says Pat McCay, chair of...
Where to Find a COVID-19 Vaccine in Birmingham
There has been a lot of information about COVID-19, and families have questions now that vaccines are available for children ages 5 and up....
Birmingham Mom Collective is Hiring :: Are you the next Social Media Manager or...
Are you a social media guru? Enjoy editing that photo and fine-tuning every detail before you post? Our Social Media Manager position could be...
Don’t Kids Lose Those Teeth Anyway? :: AMA with Oak Mountain Pediatric Dentistry
If you could ask a pediatric dentist anything, what would you ask? Would you want to know what the big deal is with cavities...
10 Things Your Friend With Cancer Really Wants
No offense, but having cancer is bad enough. Having to eat an endless parade of frozen casseroles while you navigate your newly diagnosed life...
The Blue Stool
The Blue Stool at Grandma's House
My grandmother was a sweet and simple woman who lived in a teeny tiny rural farming town in Kansas....
The Intentional Clean-Out
New Year, Time to Clean!
It's the beginning of a new year, which often comes with the intentional clean-out of different spaces in our homes....
Severe Weather Season :: How to Prepare and Make a Plan
It is the time of year to be thinking about severe weather. The winter months in Alabama make up a secondary tornado season, whereas...
Schedule Your Way to A More Productive Day
If you find yourself wondering how to feel more successful in your day-to-day time and energy management, you are not alone.
Women, especially mothers, are...
Join Our Writing Team! {Open Call for Birmingham Mom Collective Contributors}
Are you one of the next Birmingham Mom Collective contributors?
Do you love writing and enjoy sharing your story with other moms? The BMC writing...
We CAN Do This :: It’s Our Children’s Turn
While I’m not a healthcare professional, I am a mom–an often anxious mom at that. And I’m an Enneagram 5 (for those who don’t...
The Secret Life of Strong Friends
Who is She?
We all know her. Or at least have one.
You know, that friend that no matter what always seems to have together....
Moms, Get Motivated to Move :: Fitting in Your Workout
Whether you are a brand-new parent, have toddlers and preschoolers, or are flying through carpools as the parent of a school-aged brood, chances are...
Five Photo Resolutions for Mothers in the New Year
While spending the holidays at my childhood home, I came across our old family photo albums. With five siblings, you can imagine how many...
Parenting Support During Divorce
The United States reportedly holds the third-highest divorce rate in the world. While divorces decreased from 2009 to 2019, we await reports from the...
National Mentoring Month :: January Is The Time To Make a Change or Be...
“A mentor is not someone who walks ahead of us and tells us how they did it. A mentor is someone who walks alongside...
To The Postpartum Mama As We Begin A New Year
Confession: I wrote this piece last year when I was barely two months postpartum in December 2020 but, in the newborn haze, I forgot...
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Antique Shopping in Birmingham
Antique shopping is a creative outlet for me. While some might consider a spa trip to be the ultimate in “self-care,” give me an...
The Ultimate Guide to Pumpkin Patches and Fall Events Around Birmingham
Break out the pumpkin spice and watch the leaves start to come down -- it's (almost) fall, y'all! Fall means pumpkins, outdoor festivals, and...
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