"We don't inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." I recently read this Native American proverb, and it really convicted me as a mom. I desperately want to leave the earth a better place for my...
Happy Holidays, Birmingham! It's the best time of the year in the Magic City... shopping and gift-giving time! We have compiled a list of the best local gifts for everyone on your list! Our list not only includes actual...
We have already felt the drop in temperatures, which means Halloween will be here before we know it! So, I have asked around and found out the town favorites for trick-or-treating in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Whether it’s good...
Can't find a babysitter for Valentine's Day? Consider doing a family date night instead.
Family date night can be as formal or as informal as you want to make it. It can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want...
Over 100 years ago in Tulsa, Oklahoma, there was a very successful community called Greenwood. In this neighborhood there were black doctors, black lawyers, and black teachers. This gave black people the opportunity to be successful among other black...
From extra sugar (literally - and also kisses if you’re from the South) and relaxed rules to always having a wise perspective and someone on your side, grandmothers and grandfathers often hold a very dear place in our hearts....
If you want to share some Magic City love with friends and family this holiday season, I've compiled a list of places where you can find some great gift ideas while also supporting local businesses in and around Birmingham.
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I was introduced to Kwanzaa as a sixth grader in the mid-90s. It was in Ms. Hammond’s classroom I first learned of the Ngozu Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa. I remember being curious and intrigued about the holiday...
Birmingham families may not be able to attend large Easter egg hunts this year, but with a little help from our local communities, we can go on an Easter egg hunt while still practicing social distancing. Similar to the...
I’ve always loved learning about unique cultural traits or variations on how other countries celebrate holidays. After college, I had the opportunity to spend a few weeks working as a waitress at my friend Michaela’s family pub in Bannockburn,...
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One Easy Tip for Sustainability :: Thrift Stores in Birmingham
Summer is approaching and lots of us are looking for ways to improve ourselves and our family. For many of us that includes taking...
