2020 can be recorded in history as "a time to remember." Never did we think back in March of this year that we would still be talking about and navigating through an environment that requires us to "mask up"...
It is the season of giving. But, when you have little kids it is easy to get so caught up in their Christmas lists and the “it” toy. Often, I would lose sight for a moment of the “reason...
It seems the holiday season is upon us in full force yet again. There are so many things I love about this time of year, from the food to the family time to the special church services; however, the...
Whether you and your family celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, or any other cultural and religious traditions, the holiday season is here. As moms, we often expend lots of energy and considerable time creating holiday magic for our children,...
The magic of Christmas extends far beyond the few minutes spent opening presents on Christmas morning. In fact, my favorite part of Christmas is all the festivities that happen beforehand and help add to our anticipation. After the craziness...
Shortly after moving to Birmingham in 2012, I was invited by coworkers to what would soon become one of the most beautiful and meaningful events of the year for me. I had a vague memory of learning about Dia...
If you've never had the pleasure of talking with the owners of Rainbow Balloon Company, you are missing out. Jessica and Mary Lou have personality, creativity, and energy like you wouldn't believe! Together, this female-owned company is one of...
Halloween as We Know It
I know that Halloween 2020 looks much different than in years past, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun! We always love to go to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin and...
By now, we all know that Halloween will look different this year. We've already had to think of alternative ways to make Easter, summer break, the Fourth of July, birthdays, and even the return to school fun while still...
It's one of our favorite days of the year -- National Ice Cream Day!
Now, I completely have to be honest, I have been eating a little extra ice cream during this crazy time, but I will take any excuse...
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Getting Dirty:: Kids in the Great Outdoors
That feeling of the cool, smooth dirt between your toes.Maybe the sound of crystal clear water pouring over the mossy rocks as it bubbles...
