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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 […]
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 […]
There’s a place for the serious portrait, complete with gilt frame and formal background. And then there is a place for the portrait that is a bit saucier and maybe unexpected, something that conveys personality reflecting both the subject and the portrait owner. Photocandy.biz can create an unforgettable image ranging from elegant and avant guard to whimsical and fantastic. What I love is that the Photocandy artist […]
It’s common practice to receive a register tape with an offer for a gift card in return for completing an online or phone survey. Target, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart routinely offer a shot at a giveaways for your opinion. Those are okay, but it’s apparent the odds winning that $500 bounty are unlikely given the number of entries or the infrequency of the award […]
Lots of BirminghamMoms wouldn’t take anything for the sweet art projects and ornaments their kids have made over the years. They pack away these fragile little creations of construction paper and glitter as if they were made of the finest crystal. Trouble is, another summer stored away in the attic just accelerates the decay and brings […]
Calendars are all over the place right now and the selection will never be better than the weeks leading up to the new year. We all want a new start and imagine a fresh calendar will make the task of getting everyone to the right place at the right time a bit more managable. There are a few calendar […]
It’s time for teacher conferences and I took the opportunity to ask a few captive teachers on the bus en route to a field trip for some ideas. I got some excellent suggestions and am passing along these insider tips. My favorites are in italics: *Remember that most teachers offer extended conference schedules in an effort […]
Christmas, as we all know, is the litmus test of a fledgling relationship. Do you remember the agony of gift exchanges during your dating days? Would his gift be something neutral and noncommittal, something sentimental, or perhaps of real value? And what if the gift you gave wasn’t comparable to the one you received? Would that mean he liked you more than you thought, that he […]
There are some people who are made for bringing their lunch and, in particular, eating the same thing every day of their working lives. I know moms who pack the same lunch daily for their kids (except on pizza day in the lunchroom) and I’m amazed that the kids don’t rebel. It’s probably a good habit, though, as I’ve thought back […]
There’s never a truly convenient time to renew your driver’s license, but if you’re a BirminghamMom in Jefferson County, now is surely the worst time. Since the county placed many of its employees on administrative leave due to a funding crisis, your visit to the courthouse or license office promises an exasperating experience. If you thought your last license photo […]