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You don’t have to wait until dusk to begin the Halloween fun on Wednesday. Dress your little one in costume and take him or her to the Riverchase Galleria. Between 10 and 12 a.m., kids get free carousel rides and take photos with the “Eat mor Chiken” cow. That gives you plenty of time to […]
Here’s a handy diversion for your child: Teletales, a free audio recording of a children’s short story provided by the Hoover Public Library. Dial 205-444-7838 and hear a new story each week. This number is helpful for the wait at the doctor’s office, a long line at the checkout, or simple practice dialing a phone number. Save this number in your cell phone […]
Aren't these still the coolest uniforms in basketball? For a sports-crazed city that doesn’t have hope of a professional basketball team (we’re a football town, after all), the Harlem Globetrotters are a dose of dunking, slamming, and showboating that we just don’t get otherwise. The Globetrotters have several surprising connections with Birmingham: They were formed […]
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 […]
Many an anxious mom is waiting for the postal carrier to deliver the letter that will determine their child’s lifelong fate. These moms have already projected how the right kindergarten teacher will either scar a child forever or assure a good foundation in math, hence good grades, hence acceptance into medical school, hence financial independence […]
Mike Rice, basketball coach at Rutgers, was just fired for abusing players during practices. It seems that public opinion generally supports the decision, but it’s interesting to note that some former players went on record to say that they had no problem with Rice’s behavior. They more or less were conditioned to expect the harsh […]
Do you know any seniors with spry, agile minds who use their natural curiosity to… work the newspaper crossword puzzle every day? My mom is part of a retired bunch who tear into the daily crossword puzzle as if they were contestants on a reality show. It’s nice to see them so excited about their puzzles, but is […]
The Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam opened tonight at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Complex in downtown Birmingham. For two hours, monster trucks jumped over or crushed old cars and tested each other about the distance of those jumps (Gunslinger won the contest tonight besting a crowd favorite, Maximum Destruction). A surprise and highlight of […]
After cup holders, the greatest revolution in family road trips has to be the DVD player. If you’re braving a trip over the holidays, you’ll want to scout out some entertainment for your back seat riders that won’t make you crazy by the time you arrive at your destination. Here are some ideas: Kung Fu Panda was just released and is $15.97 at […]
There was a phase when the kids were younger when every weekend was spent at one (or two) parties at an inflatable play gym. Soon the kids seemed to feel they had outgrown the inflatable venue, but they never tired of jumping (do we ever outgrow the fun of jumping, or do we just become […]