Family Life

Christmas has always been my absolute favorite. My whole life long, I’ve looked forward to this time of year. That excitement in the air and those joyful feelings haven’t changed since becoming an adult and a mom. However, over...

Oh gosh, I sound like “that mom” don’t I? That sanctimonious “I don’t give my kids Happy Meals” kind of mom. Ugh, sorry to do that to you. This is my first Birmingham Mom Collective post and I don’t want...

The summer before my kids started kindergarten and third grade, my husband said he wanted to buy an RV. It was a bit of a shock to me, and I had to ask him if he was experiencing some...

It was very important to me that my kids know what to do if they were to fall into a pool on accident. I am a strong swimmer, and I absolutely take basic pool safety for granted. I jumped...

School is back in session. Sports are back in full swing. Life is busy and fast-paced. Let's face it, fellow moms:  Most of our cars or SUVs are a wreck . . . not literally-- just on the inside. Some...

If the sight of someone scratching his or her head triggers you, you've possibly had a run-in with lice. And, once you've experienced those little horrors, nothing is worse than hearing your child say, "Mommy, my head itches." Having...

Around here, we love a good snack plate! I’m almost positive that my kids would be perfectly content to eat only snacks and no meals for the rest of their lives. What is it about calling something a “snack”...

It's time for “Back-to-School,” which means you are likely getting pulled in every direction! On top of your typical parenting responsibilities, you're also meeting teachers, completing paperwork, buying new clothes and supplies, managing busy schedules, shuffling kids from A...

Is anything better than a tasty, refreshing treat on a hot, sunny day? Summer is in full-swing, and we are thrilled to partner with Organic Valley to share our favorite summer recipe - a delicious frozen mocha made with...

I have five kids and have hosted a lot of birthday parties, though not as many as you might think. You see, I have four girls and all four have May birthdays (!!), so I’m a big fan of...