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Thanks to our coffee house culture, the mug is slowly being replaced by the lidded cup as the hot beverage vessel of choice. It almost feels unnatural now to stare at a computer screen and sip from anything without a white lid.This ceramic cup combines the best features of a lidded paper cup and the utility of a mug. It has a […]
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s striking to note that every man is an easy mark for jewelry stores, fragrance counters and lingerie shops. Florists happily reinforce the implicit message that you will be scorned for the rest of the year if you don’t bring gifts come February 14th. Guys, this year you get a pass on the extravagant gift. […]
As an adult, it’s easy for summer to become just another season spent in conditioned air, punctuated with a trip to the beach or a long-awaited vacation from the usual routine. Chances are you stay just as challenged with work, home projects, and volunteer/family obligations during the summer as you do with your pursuits during the rest of […]
I I’m totally intrigued by this product: Pajama Jeans. They’re billed as “Pajamas to live in. Jeans to sleep in.” Where were these back when I was on maternity leave? They’re sold by PajamaGram.com, which says they’re made of Dormisoft, a denim consisting of 95% cotton and 5% spandex. They don’t look bad. Certainly, they look a little more […]
Among the many opinions former Birmingham mayor Larry Langford used to share, one was a strong disapproval of low slung, saggy pants. Now another Larry, General Larry Platt of Atlanta’s American Idol auditions, is enjoying his own 15 minutes of fame thanks to his catchy rebuke, ”Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, lookin’ like a fool with your pants on the ground…” […]
Despite the recession, Chick-fil-A has continued to prosper, enjoying robust growth in sales and aggressive store expansion. I think I know why. Even without the spokescows asking us to “eat mor chikn,” Chick-fil-A has won a the approval of moms for understanding what we appreciate: * Great service. Although the service is fast, it doesn’t feel rushed. Courteous people ask, […]
My closest personal encounter with domestic violence was during college, when a roommate and good friend locked herself in her room for hours. When she came out we noticed her swollen eyes (from crying) and a bump on her head. She finally confessed that she and her boyfriend had gotten into a fight and he had shoved her, knocking her into […]
It’s winter and that means I’m with a lot of other BirminghamMoms trying to get our husbands to internalize this message: You are no less a man if you use basic skincare products. It amazes me that even sensitive, thoughtful men can be so unilaterally opposed to skincare of any sort. Somewhere the John Wayne decision model (If […]
Every year July 4th invites the color red with patriotic displays in every retail store. Shortly after this temporary burst of star-spangled color, much of this merchandise will be marked down for clearance, signaling your opportunity to gear up for most of your entertaining and decorating needs during the rest of the year. Red is the best value for tableware and […]
There’s no finer way to honor Veterans than with a parade, and if you’re a BirminghamMom, you owe it to yourself and your kids to experience our local Veterans Day parade that is the nation’s oldest. Raymond Weeks, a Birmingham veteran, initiated the first celebration in 1947. Although it’s a somber occasion in that we […]