Julie T
After graduating from college, Julie worked for ten years as a paralegal and as a medical software programmer before becoming a SAHM to her and her husband's two children. Life is crazy for her these days, but a lot of Jesus and a little exercise and painting keeps her sane! When she's not editing for Birmingham Mom Collective, you can find Julie illustrating wedding gowns and heirloom keepsakes--check out her Instagram page @bridal_illustration_by_julie for more information!
All the Moms are Straightening!
If I had any advice for my awkward 14-year-old self on the day my braces were finally removed, it would be, "Wear your retainers, woman!" (Also, side note: yes, my mother made that sign for...
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
If I'm completely honest with you, this topic is something I would usually avoid reading (much less writing about). I'm already a bit...
Relay Running — Seriously, I Couldn’t Do It Alone
I ran a couple of half marathons before having kids, and after that, I thought, "Yeah, I'm good -- glad that's out of my system!"
But I still enjoy running shorter races for a number...
Engaging Your Kids During Black History Month in the Magic City
I think I'm probably the Birmingham history buff of the group (see here, here, here and here), wouldn't you say?! Yes, it's true. I'm 80. In a 30-something-year-old's body.
THE Institute
Our fair city is home...
Thank you. Thank you very much.
Lost Art
Maybe it's because I'm from the South, or maybe it was because my mom always insisted we do it growing up, or maybe it's because I'm an introvert ... but I love writing...
Today I Am A Ma’am
"Today I am a Ma'am"
That's the title of an episode from my all-time favorite t.v. show: The Mary Tyler Moore Show. On this particular episode, Mary is called "ma'am" for the first time. She's recently turned...
The Worst LASIK Patient Ever!
LASIK corrective eye surgery. Have you done it? When I was in eighth grade, we read The Diary of Anne Frank at school. I remember hearing the Nazis made people in the concentration camps...
Memaw’s Pale Pink Polka Dot Dress
By this point, I think it’s pretty obvious I have an appreciation for history and “old things”--see here and here. Beyond Birmingham’s history and historical homes, I also have a fascination with vintage clothing. As...
Houses of History
I'm an old soul -- an unapologetic old soul. My college minor was theater (costume design). I love old clothes, old houses -- really, anything having to do with history, especially related to Birmingham....
Potty Training Tips :: I Don’t Like Cold Turkey!!
The Internet is overloaded with potty training tricks and tools. All I can say is this: this is what worked for us, and most of what I used to potty train our child came directly from...