Mallory M
Mallory grew up in Oklahoma, met her husband Dave in college there, and they have lived in Maryland, Michigan, and now Alabama since getting married in 2008. She graduated from Michigan State University with a PhD in Exercise Physiology in 2014, and her family then moved to Birmingham so she could start a job as a college professor. She is mom to five great kids ages ten and under, and considers it a tremendous joy to get to invest in the lives of both her kids and her students. In her free time, Mallory enjoys family walks around the neighborhood, reading to her kids, bargain hunting, home improvement projects, and being involved in the children’s and missions ministries at her church.
Best of Birmingham :: Barbecue Joints
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Now That I See You
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Welcoming A Baby When It’s Not Your First
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The Best Spots for Bargain Hunting in Birmingham
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10 Things You Need to Know About Exercise During Pregnancy and Postpartum
If you want to stir up some controversy, just make a statement about what a mom-to-be should (or should not) do in terms of exercise while she is pregnant. Arguments ranging from "Crossfit for...
When Life with Littles is Monotonous and Mundane
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When Friendship Clicks (not Cliques)
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Please Quit Saying “You’ve Got This!”
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Meals for Moms :: Restaurant Family Meals in Birmingham
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