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Team colors – holiday shirts Take a look at these fun holiday T-shirts and sweatshirts (obviously the cell-phone photo does not do them justice). Tiger Santa looks tailor-made for all the girls who just want a National Championship for Christmas. Of course, crimson remains the timeless Christmas color. If you want to wear your colors in […]
Moms, get your sleighs over to Garden Ridge in Irondale for the best selection of holiday décor at competitive prices. Granted, Garden Ridge’s location at 5401 Beacon Drive, Irondale, AL 35210 is a bit off the beaten path (in a near-empty shopping center near the I-20/Kilgore Memorial interchange). However, don’t let the location deter you. […]
Every Birmingham Mom should know about the Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse Book Sale that takes place each year in Pelham. You’re familiar with the book fairs that take place at schools and work places, which are always a great source of current books at attractive prices. The annual warehouse sale is even better, with plenty of choices just in time […]
A favorite Valentine’s poem by an eight year old girl: Valentine’s Day I hate you so much Too much love and all that stuff. I hate you Valentine’s Day OK? Soon enough Valentine’s Day will become fraught with expectations and will likely alternate between heartbreak and euphoria. But for now it is a comfort to know […]
I’m a sucker for anything that’s cute and different, and this is fun little necklace is right on trend for you or a sweet girl in your life. The usual holiday motifs can seem a bit trite. If you’re in the mood for something other than candy canes and snowmen, this reindeer is the cure, […]
Even Santa gets overwhelmed The holiday break begins and you mentally start the timer. How will you fit in family, hostessing, relaxation and couple time during a few short days? With young children, you’ll be up with the roosters just like usual. Plan to load up the mornings. You can get in and out of the Galleria […]
I know I don’t have to mention this to moms, the citizens of the world who teach everyone else manners, respect and gratitude. However, it’s not too soon to remind you that if you want a Christmas turkey this year, you need to know how to keep your beak shut. Let me explain. If you […]
Sandy brought up the question, “Why? Why did the elves come into our lives?”, and I have debated this theory with several moms. Based on their input, I submit the following usubstantiated but entirely plausible theory: Once upon a time, (probably during the ’90′s), there was a really bored yet competitive mom who didn’t have […]
A fantastic card by Amy Collins available at AlabamaGoods.com The Birmingham Mom Calendar includes all of these wonderful family events but it is so full that we thought a quick preview would help you plan. November Events in Birmingham November 11th – Veterans Day Downtown Veterans Day Parade at 1:30pm. This parade is recognized at the […]
If ever you wanted to add a new dimension of terror and intrigue to your holidays, I highly recommend you foster the class pet. If there is anything more frightening than the specter of mishandling your own pet animals, it has to be that of mishandling the creature of the classroom. Imagine returning in January with an […]