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Goodbye, old fridge! Moms, how many of you have been waiting impatiently for an excuse to get rid of an old appliance? You’ve put up with the noisy dishwasher or the hand-me-down clothes washer for all this time because they still work, but deep in your heart you long for the convenience of a […]
Spring Break is fast approaching AND (thanks to our elected officials) many of our schools are on different calendars this year. Thanks to the many children’s organizations who stepped up and will provide two camps this year! Here is your shortcut to the best Spring Break options. Here are the more obvious options: McWane Science […]
It’s not easy to evoke a small-town feel among a city with a population that has grown to around 90,000 in 30 years. In fact, Hoover now stands toe-to-toe with Birmingham itself within the central Alabama metropolitan area. With such rapid growth, many happy residents, and its status as a retail and car buying destination, Hoover has a lot to […]
According to a recent Birmingham News article, 36% of children in Alabama (ages 10-17) are obese. While the editorial staff expressed surprise, Birmingham Moms are not. Whether it is in our home or one of the many family venues in Birmingham, we see this statistic everywhere. But, here’s the good news – Moms can fix […]
On Friday, February 21st, Apple released a software update for the iPhone and iPad. If you are like me, I tend to ignore the app and software updates until I need it. In this case, iPhone and iPad users should not delay! This update, while pushed with little fanfare, is important because it repairs […]
Some of you BirminghamMoms bought your 2010 calendar weeks ago (you’re the ones who you got your Christmas decorations up before the second round of Thanksgiving turkey). You probably have two versions to manage: Your portable, personal calendar and the family calendar posted on the fridge or a common area at home. I enjoy the ritual of […]
I just returned from a “girls’ trip” in which nine moms slipped away from their daily routines and left the kids and spouses behind to fend for themselves. We all checked in dutifully with home each day, giving shelf-by-shelf directions on where to find clean uniforms and frozen casseroles. We were also giddy at the prospect of being untethered to all our usual responsibilities, including those that […]
Here is another great Birmingham daily deal from around the web! Curler Set ($69), Flat Iron Set ($89), Ultimate Styler Set or Hair Dryer Set ($99), or Hair Dryer and Flat Iron Set ($119) We all know that person who’d rather stay home than brave the winter weather and risk static-y strands. With today’s stylin’ […]
If you want to be in good shape for the upcoming holiday season, pick up outfits for Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas now while the selection is best. If you’re shooting for matching or coordinating outfits for Christmas card photos, you’ll need to get moving. Seasonal kids’ clothing features an ever-expanding variety of themes and colors, so you don’t have to settle for holly green or bright Halloween orange. There are […]
Hollow handle = handy storage Look at this handy brush that will be perfect for your work out bag or your daughter’s gymnastics/cheer/sports backpack. The handle is hollow to easily hold bobby pins, elastics or hair ties. Only $3.99 at Walgreens, there are several colors from which to choose, each with different hair accessories in […]