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Your Survival Guide to Spring Sports
I can’t believe spring is on the horizon! If your family calendar looks anything like mine, it is already getting filled with practices and games. For my household, baseball is already stirring and cranking...
Kwanzaa :: Family, Community, and Culture
I was introduced to Kwanzaa as a sixth grader in the mid-90s. It was in Ms. Hammond’s classroom I first learned of the Ngozu Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa. I remember being curious...
Welcome to Shadow Lake! :: In & Around Birmingham
Sometimes my little ones need more room to roam outdoors than we have in my backyard. However, some days Mommy doesn’t feel like making the 30-40 minute drive to their requested park or playground....
Sno-balls in the Magic City :: In & Around Birmingham
When I recall summer break during childhood, I remember that eating freeze cups brought so much joy. The freeze cup lady lived next door to my parents for several years. For 25 cents we...
Mom in the Mirror
Mental health is now a trendy buzz phrase that is getting more attention as it rightfully should. Recently a close friend and I were joking about the future therapy our children may seek because...
Birmingham Mom Collective :: Introducing Marquita
Birmingham
I came to Birmingham in 2001 as a college freshman at the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB). I remember thinking how loud and fast paced the city was compared to my hometown. The...