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File cascades for a full view of each category If you coupon but aren’t extreme enough to have the 5-inch binder and a spreadsheet to track all your deals, check out this coupon file. To see it in the store, you’d think it’s like all the other accordion file coupon holders, but look closely: the files […]
We are so fortunate in Birmingham to have a program to teach young musicians. The Music Opportunity Program truly is your child’s ticket for musical instruction and instrument rental for an incredibly reasonable fee at convenient locations around town. I speak from personal experience, as I have a child in this program. Students receive instruction on one […]
Now that the cold weather is moving on, it’s time to get our game ready for the shift into longer days and pleasant weather. Here are some helfpful products to help: Thermacell Outdoor Lantern The old citronella candle compare to this lantern, which offers excellent insect repellant coverage without the overpowering scent. I have been […]
This year you could have your Christmas card photo with the kids holding a new bundle of joy. A furry bundle of joy, that is, with none of your usual worries of how to pay for college tuition in 18 years. The Shelby County Humane Society is offering a reduced adoption fee of only $31 from October […]
How sharp is this microfiber beach towel with matching tote? As more of a beach dipper than a serious swimmer, a wet beach towel is like the coach’s Gatorade bath after the big game. Everything after that is downhill; when my towel gets soggy, all I want to do is get dry. Besides, a towel […]
"Mom" bracelet, popular gift from the elementary school Santa Shop Hold your nose, the fragrance inserts touting “gift with purchase for mom” are tumbling out of every newspaper. Gullible dads and kids are desperately searching for a Mother’s Day gift that will answer our ‘focus-group tested’ secret wish to roll in a wildflower meadow or […]
Here’s an intriguing concept: BYOP, or the Bring Your Own Parts car repair shop of Birmingham. Their tagline is, “it just makes good sense” and you know, it does sound sensible. BYOP has two Birmingham locations, one across from the main post office downtown and another on Lakeshore Drive across from John Carrol High School. […]
Transitioning from a summer schedule to school is hard enough but, in my family, the transition from flip flops and sandals to athletic shoes is also a battle. This week, however, we discovered No Tie Shoelaces. Even though my children can tie laces, the tie isn’t exactly tight or secure and it still requires a […]
Sigh. The potty training years. Did you come to know every restroom in the city? Did you plan all your outings based on proximity to restrooms? Did you learn to never venture out beyond a quick sprint to the facilities (because “I’ve gotta go” can strike anywhere, at any time, and they aren’t kidding)? Did […]
Socks have swaaag? Moms, there was a day not long ago when a gift of socks was an insult unless it came from grandma. Otherwise your kids could not have been less interested in a pair of socks, and it was a victory to see them wear two of the same color together. Never mind […]