Every couple with young kids loves a date night, right?! But those date nights come at a high price, because you’ve gotta pay the babysitter AND buy dinner, or movie tickets, or pay for whatever entertainment/activity you choose. To...
Oh, family pictures . . . I have such a love-hate relationship with you. I love the idea of having a beautiful photo documenting a moment in time, where we all look happy, relaxed, and skinny. Where we appear...
Making school lunches for kids seems like an easy task, right? A Lunchable here, a turkey sandwich there . . . But even with my best intentions, sometimes my tiny human still comes home and says, "I didn’t like...
The other day, my six-year old came home from school and asked me with big eyes: “Mommy, did you know a man took a gun and shot many, many people. They are all dead. Is this true?” Sadly, my...
I get serious spring fever from about spring break until school starts. The sunny weather makes me want to get out of the kitchen and do something, anything, other than cook. I also try to knock out projects in...
Do you remember the television show Kids Say the Darndest Things? Kids sure do say funny stuff, but I’d argue that it’s actually grown adults who say the darndest and most ridiculous things. This is especially true as it...
We have all heard it said that time is the only non-renewable resource. Think of productivity like budgeting your time just like you would budget your finances. For example, if I have X amount of money I want to...
As our kids start closing in on high school graduation, we ask ourselves if our kids are ready for life after graduation. For some kids that will mean going away for college. Other kids will be living at home...
Normalizing Therapy
I grew up in a household that didn't recognize mental health. There was a mindset that you can control every aspect of your life, so you don't need help from anybody. So, that is what I went on...
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...
In + Around Birmingham
The Ultimate Lake Martin Getaway
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...
