When I was a little girl, I dreamed of one day writing for National Geographic magazine. Every month, I would scan my dad's newly delivered issue, imagining myself in the exotic landscapes, walking through the ancient streets, and swimming in...
For those who feel a bit safer to travel domestically, Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL reopened to guests in July 2020, after being closed for a couple of months due to Covid. If you plan to visit Disney...
We all know a road trip with kids can sometimes take a good five years off our lives. Some of my most stressful parenting moments have involved interstates, screaming toddlers, and dropped loveys. However, after three months of quarantine, most...
Spring Break is right around the corner and Alabama has so much to offer when it comes to fun and family-friendly places to visit! Here's the Top 7 Spring Break Destinations in Alabama...
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores
Spring Break is...
A "Wild" Hair
You see what I did there? I got a "wild" hair over Labor Day weekend to take the family on a quick road trip to the Alabama Safari Park in Hope Hull, Alabama. It is very doable...
When my oldest daughter was in kindergarten, we took our first vacation without her. I honestly never considered traveling without her, but my husband had a business trip just outside New York City. It seemed silly not to meet...
My 15-month-old son and I had MLK, Jr. Day off together. Since moving to Birmingham in July, I’d visited the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute here in town as well as many of the museums/historic sites in Montgomery, but had...
For the longest, I was convinced we weren’t “Disney people.” In fact, I had never been to Disney, my husband had only been once as a child, and we really didn’t have any interest in going. That all changed...
Pack your sunscreen, your favorite swimsuit, a good read and your best floppy hat because we're going to the beach! Lucky for Birmingham residents who are already thinking about summer vacation or spring break, there are many drivable beaches from...
My family and I love to travel, but we realize how expensive travel can be for some families. Luckily, Birmingham is equidistant from a lot of fabulous locations like the beach and the mountains. We also have a great...
In + Around Birmingham
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...
