Birmingham Mom Collective

With International Women's Month upon us, I started thinking of different television shows and movies with a female lead. I specifically wanted to find shows and movies that younger children would appreciate–I do have three-year-old twins after all! Encanto is...

Stressful Environments Let’s be real. In their lifelong journey through parenthood, many caregivers feel touched out, cramped, and generally overstimulated every now and then in the presence of their (ever-so lovable) littles. When too much is too much, the physical...

I always look forward to the warmer weather that springtime brings. The sunshine and near-perfect temperature makes it so refreshing to go outdoors after spending the cold winter days inside. Spring is also synonymous with cleaning and making our...

  Spring is right around the corner which means . . . Easter is on its way! And this means traditional egg hunts are in the works for many neighborhoods. Check out this list of Easter Egg Hunts and Activities...

St. Patrick's Day is one that is well celebrated in our family. I’d say it’s one of my favorite holidays, but in all honesty, I love each of them and any excuse to celebrate! Growing up, my mom, the...

I remember watching my first awards show like it was yesterday. It was 2002. My pre-teen self was amazed at the glitz and glamour on the old school, box-like TV screen. Halle Berry won Best Actress for her role in...

I was recently reminded of how easy it can be to feel disconnected from your spouse in times of stress or busyness. Illness, travel, crisis, and even ordinary chaos can lead to feeling disconnected. For example, we recently had...

In the coming months I am going to be working on compiling a list of places that I have found, and been told of, that are excellent for the special needs kids in our community. I’m excited to be...

Unsolicited advice has gotten a pretty bad reputation in the last 5-10 years or so, and I totally get it! As mothers, especially, it's so exhausting to constantly be getting a stream of advice that oftentimes is contradictory from...

Pack your sunscreen, your favorite swimsuit, a good read and your best floppy hat because we're going to the beach! Lucky for Birmingham residents who are already thinking about summer vacation or spring break, there are many drivable beaches from...