Beth L
Beth lives in Vestavia Hills, Ala. with her husband, Grant, and their two sons, Ian (3.5) and Colin (22 months). They also have a 95lb furbaby named Bailey that gets into more trouble than both kids. Beth grew up in Connecticut and is a Yankee at heart but moved to the South where she attended the University of Alabama and fell in love with the charm (and weather) of Southern life. After a decade-long marketing career and short stint back from maternity leave, Beth made the incredibly difficult decision to pause her career and become a stay-at-home mom. While at times she questions that decision, along with her sanity, she has absolutely no regrets. When she isn't chasing two crazy boys and trying to tame their wild beast of a dog, Beth enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, hiking, exploring Birmingham, reading, and long-distance running.
7 Best Family-Friendly Hiking Trails in Birmingham
Sitting at the tailend of the Appalachian foothills, Birmingham, takes pride in its natural beauty and cultivated miles of trail systems. Hiking with kids, especially young ones, isn't always easy; but fortunately, there are...
Knock It Out of the Park with Holiday Gifts from the Birmingham Barons
++Searching for the perfect gift for sports fanatics and Birminghamians alike? Stop by Regions Field and shop amazing deals on Birmingham Barons' gear. Almost everything is on sale (excluding jerseys) from now until December...
Goodbye Youth, Hello Botox
Last March, Birmingham Moms Blog celebrated its one-year birthday with a contributor event at Skin Wellness Center in Homewood. (They also have a location in Chelsea!) The contributors were treated to delicious Mexican food and...
Birmingham Area’s Latest Trampoline and Adventure Park: Urban Air Trussville
You know you've found a winner the moment your children break down in tears because they don't want to leave the place in which you just spent three hours playing. That's how we left the new...
Tropicaleo :: A Story of a Birmingham Mompreneur
I've always held a high regard for entrepreneurs. The pure drive and courage one must have to open a business of their own is something I could never imagine doing myself. Combine that with...
Take the Trip :: It’s Always Worth It
When I was a little girl, I dreamed of one day writing for National Geographic magazine. Every month, I would scan my dad's newly delivered issue, imagining myself in the exotic landscapes, walking through the...
Hold On, Mama — Don’t Wish the Time Away
It hit me today and I never saw it coming. I was in the shower and it dawned on me that they were right, every single person who offered the unsolicited and less-than-helpful advice...
A Farewell Letter to My Weekends
My Dearest Weekends,
I'm writing this letter with utmost regret. I'm afraid the time has finally come to bid you adieu. I've been avoiding this day for as long as possible, but the tiny dictators...
Guilt of a Stay-at-Home Mom
"What does Mommy do?" I heard my husband innocently ask my 4-year-old son as dread washed over me awaiting his response. Such a simple question that I've been asked countless times before at cocktail...
Parenting is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
On a blustery December morning, I completed my third marathon. After feeling great the first half of the race, I started to fade and had to keep my mind busy to get me across the finish line. I...