We are happy to introduce you to an amazing new product from Itzy Ritzy! In exchange for a complimentary feeding pillow, the author has provided her honest review.The Need of the Hour The newest addition to our family had just arrived: a four-day-old sweet bundle of all things that smell powdery and baby-y (swoon). Like […]
Are you in need of some fun ideas to make Valentine’s Day extra memorable for your kids? Here are a few ideas that everyone is sure to enjoy. Get crafty Making Valentine’s Day crafts with your kids can certainly be a lot of fun! It can also be super time-consuming and stressful. I’ve added a […]
Family Traditions January is always the time of year we make gumbo as a family. We also make enough to freeze and enjoy for the rest of the year because . . . 1) it’s a little time consuming, 2) there’s no need to make a tiny pot when you can make a ginormous one, […]
Yesterday Shana shared the beginning of the journey that led her and her husband to adoption. Read Part 1 here. The Unexpected Call I left you last with the knowledge that three years into walking our trial of infertility, we were given the gift of adoption. This is a tremendous story of redemption in our […]
When the Unexpected Happens Four and a half years ago, the realization that my husband Matt and I could be pregnant hit us in the face like a sledgehammer. We weren’t trying to have a baby and had not even thought about trying at this point in our marriage. We had only been married six […]
A Girls’ Weekend I am sure everyone has slightly (or dramatically) different ideas of what makes up a fun girls’ weekend. I’m sure I’ve experienced the gamut of them all (well..maybe not alllll) in different stages throughout my life. However, in this stage of being married and having children, a weekend away for myself and […]
Let’s begin here: fostering and/or adopting isn’t for everyone. I truly believe it is a calling. I also believe there is a beautiful role for everyone to play who’s willing. A Smidge of Our Story Several years ago, I remember questioning out loud why I would ever adopt/foster if I could have children of my […]
Hello, Birmingham Moms!! My name is Shana, and I am an Alabama native. I grew up primarily in Mobile, AL and its surrounding areas, and moved to Birmingham 13 years ago. That decision has proved to be one of the best decisions of my life. Birmingham has become my home. I am sure no matter […]
