Something for everyone
If you are looking for a family getaway that includes great views, water, hiking, and fun activities for everyone, look no further than a quick 1.5-hour drive to Lake Martin! We spent the week of Spring Break...
I saw a funny meme recently with a picture of a lady who looked completely overwhelmed and exhausted. Next to her picture, the caption said "Why do they want dinner every single night?" I thought it was hilarious! And...
Well . . . the time is almost here: backpacks, books, and binders; pencils, pens, and paper. Yep, it's back to school time. It’s time for shopping, cleaning, and most importantly, scaled back bedtimes and morning routines. I know...
I am an American woman married to a Chinese man. My husband was born and raised in China, moving here as an adult to pursue a graduate degree. While he is now a U.S. citizen, his entire family still...
These little necklaces started as an idea to connect with my daughter as she was beginning preschool. I wanted a way for her to feel close to me while we were apart. We promised each other we'd wear ours...
How do you feel about cooking these days? Like many parents, you might have started out the quarantine/stay-at-home period relieving some of your stress in the kitchen and experimenting with new recipes and cooking techniques. That was fun for...
If you haven't sat down with your mother, especially after you became a mother yourself, then I definitely recommend doing it.
Honestly I only heard bits and pieces about my mother's upbringing throughout the years-- especially when she was trying...
The Dilemma:
My son is 18 months old and he has recently started attending daycare. I love that he is learning to share and he is making friends with other babies. However, I have to admit that my favorite part...
If you were a kid of the 90s, you might remember the ABC sitcom, Dinosaurs, which featured an average working class pre-historic family of dinosaurs navigating the ups and downs of raising three kids. My favorite character was Baby...
It was 10:00 p.m. and the contractions were coming in hot! Clearly, baby number three was raring to go, so I woke my husband with the tried and true “It’s time!” and we were off to the hospital. I...
In + Around Birmingham
Homewood’s Central Park is Updated & Better than Ever
The newly updated Homewood Central Park playground is now open! As Homewood residents who love to be outside, my family spends a lot of...
