Ashley G
Guide to Indoor Pools in Birmingham
It's actually cold in central Alabama, so what are moms to do when we have energetic kids or want to get ahead on swim practice for the year? We find an indoor pool! Some...
The Best of Birmingham Mom Collective :: Our Top Posts of 2023
2023 was the best year yet for Birmingham Mom Collective! Thanks to you, our readers, we were able to reach more moms than ever before. So, we’d like to revisit the blog posts that...
Ultimate Guide to Local Bookstores in Birmingham
If you know me, you know I adore independent bookstores. There are few things I enjoy more than browsing their shelves for books to add to my unreasonably long to-be-read list. I delight in...
New Restaurants in the 119/280 Area
I don't know what to call the part of town I live in. It's the 119/280 area in North Shelby County, close to parts of Hoover and Meadowbrook, and zoned for Oak Mountain Schools....
Ultimate Guide to Birmingham Christmas Tree Lightings
Nothing is cozier than a Christmas Tree, am I right? As you're making your plans for this holiday season, don't forget to go hit up some of these Birmingham Christmas Tree Lightings. Many have...
Ultimate Guide to Holiday Catering Options in Birmingham
As moms, we're busy. And as much we'd like to create all of the holiday magic from scratch without missing a beat, that's just not realistic for most of us. However, it could not...
Ultimate Guide to Experience Gifts for Kids in Birmingham
If your family is anything like mine, then your kids are not in need of any more toys. In fact, if you’re a lot like me, then you actively purge toys before big holidays...
Ultimate Guide to Local Toy Stores in Birmingham
If there is one thing I love to do to tangibly support my city, it's shopping small. The Magic City has some wonderful small businesses, from bookstores, to breweries, to coffee shops, that we've...
Great Tacos in Birmingham
October fourth is National Taco Day! Our city has plenty of options for this dish, both authentic and less authentic. (Both are delightful in their own way!) So, if you'd like to celebrate this...
What You Need to Know About Homeschooling in Birmingham
Homeschooling is a big decision for any family, and for my family it has proven to be a great one! If you are considering homeschooling in Birmingham, or if you've already decided and are...