We recently hit what felt like a milestone where you realize your baby is not a baby any longer. We moved our four-and-a-half-year-old daughter up from a convertible car seat to the Britax Frontier ClickTight Harness-2-Booster Seat. She looks like...
Have you ever noticed that there seems to be a country song for every situation in life? My grandmother’s house is quite different than the one in Miranda Lambert’s song "The House that Built Me," but it has had...
When we got ready to buy a house a few years ago, the biggest thing that drew us to Crestwood was the incredible sense of community. Our neighbors are known to put together fun events like Easter egg hunts,...
As you may be aware, kids can be expensive. But, I’m a firm believer that kids are as expensive as you make them (with the exception of daycare, ugh. If both parents work, this really is expensive; it doesn't...
The mommy (play) dating scene can be cutthroat. Sometimes it can feel like you’re a twentysomething navigating the singles scene all over again, except now your wing gal has been replaced by a toddler with Capri Suns instead of...
We have all been there. We are in a public place with a child and they observe someone who is different. I have actually been on both sides of this! My son’s disability is visible on the outside because...
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...
If you find yourself in the position where you have to send your baby or young child to daycare, it can be a little overwhelming. Whether you have to work to support your family financially, choose to work because,...
My Dearest Weekends,
I'm writing this letter with utmost regret. I'm afraid the time has finally come to bid you adieu. I've been avoiding this day for as long as possible, but the tiny dictators who rule the rest of...
We just got a dog, and it's basically like I had another baby. I am overwhelmed, sleep deprived, and totally smitten all at the same time. I always wanted four kids, and now I have them! Our family is...
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...
