October is here and so is pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. I'll be honest– I'm here for it. I'm your typical lover of all the fall things. At the same time, there are so many items marketed specifically for fall these...
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so what better way is there to document sweet moments and milestones with your family! The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Birmingham Photographers is here to help you do just that....
Breakfast is Hard.
At least, for our household it is. With three children aged six, three, and one, it’s quite honestly a whirlwind of checking who needs milk, who needs a spoon, who needs seconds, and whether the baby actually...
Designing a child-friendly interior is all about creating a visually appealing environment and providing a safe, functional, and inspiring space for children to thrive and grow. A well-designed interior for children should cater to their needs, stimulate their creativity,...
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Ah, gardening. My first true love.
A a teenager in Birmingham, my high school partnered with Jones Valley Teaching Farm to offer courses in sustainable agriculture, something the organization continues to do in various schools across...
I heard an astounding statistic the other day. Once you reach age 33, you stop listening to new music. How wild is that? But then I started thinking about it, and, if I am honest with myself, it has...
I am a planner.
I was a wedding planner for 10 years. I've had a paper calendar since middle school. NOTHING gives me satisfaction like crossing something off my to do list.
We all always seem to have the best...
The Truly Inconvenient Truth
As parents, we have so much to worry about on a daily basis. We coordinate family schedules, pull together 21 different meals (and 1500 snacks) per week, and ensure the house stays, at minimum, hygienic. We...
When I think about traditional Easter foods, my mind pictures a baked ham with fresh peas on the side. My husband, who is more southern than he realizes, says those little "pear salads" are key. (You know, the ones...
Do you find yourself feeling exhausted at the end of the day with only a few items marked off your checklist? Me too, sister! That is, until I made some changes back in January. It is easy for the...
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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...
