Browsing all posts in August, 2008.
Find: Swap Books Without Leaving Home
Think of it as a sort of Netflix for books without the middleman: Paperbackswap.org allows you to exchange books you have finished and select your next good read, all for only the price of postage.
Over 2 million titles in every genre are available, and they need not be paperback (or even books, [...]
Birmingham Magazine: The Women’s Issue
A BirminghamMom salute goes out to Birmingham Magazine this month for its Women’s Issue and profile of several local moms. We moms comprise a large chunk of the community – not to mention the purchasing decisions - and it’s nice to see a publication turn its attention to our interests.
If you’re [...]
Outsource a Baby Shower?
Every new baby deserves a celebration to prepare for his/her arrival. However, baby showers (especially for the mom expecting her third boy in as many years) can get a bit like the 9th bridesmaid dress you had to buy. Even the expectant mom doesn’t want another blue sleeper.
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Yes We Can Birmingham! Community Conversations for Birmingham’s Schools
When you become a Mom you develop a new perspective on education. You realize that education is so much bigger than the usual talk about property values; it is the deciding factor in not only your child’s future, but also in the vitality of the entire community. Even If you sacrifice to afford [...]
Bon Appetit to Birmingham’s Participating Upromise Restaurants
Upromise has been mentioned previously as a way to put money aside for college when buying from vendors you would patronize anyway. It’s time to update the list of participating restaurants that offer you two to four percent for your Upromise account when you dine with [...]
Hair Bows for the Trendy Girl
Some girly-girls just seem to be born ready to sport big, bright hairbows along with flounces, french lace, and frothy trims. But if your daughter isn’t the gingham-and-monogram type, or if she’s starting to outgrow the bows that were once so cute on her, look to Rock-A-Bow-Baby hair [...]
Find: Baskets, Liners for Serving Fast Food Style at Home
While McDonald’s claims “Billions Served” beneath its golden arches, most BirminghamMoms don’t feel too far behind, serving dozens of meals and snacks over the course of a typical week. We can take a lesson from these big guys, who expect their patrons to gather their napkins and bus their own [...]
A Momma’s Love is at Momma Goldberg’s in Homewood
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of eating at the original Momma Goldberg’s Deli location in Auburn, you know that this thriving sandwich shop is close to campus, has great sandwiches, and your own momma might wonder what made it so special. After all, what a college student considers a cozy atmosphere [...]