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If you’ve ever had the pleasure of eating at the original Momma Goldberg’s Deli location in Auburn, you know that this thriving sandwich shop is close to campus, has great sandwiches, and your own momma might wonder what made it so special. After all, what a college student considers a cozy atmosphere – an aging building with posters and handbills covering dark interior walls -is not necessarily the […]
Most home economists would tell you that eating in is more economical than eating out 95% of the time. But what about the other five percent? Surely there are times when a restaurant, because of bulk purchasing, special promotions, and overall efficiency, has an advantage over the home cook. Here are BirminghamMom’s picks for deals […]
Since you’re organizing your closets and clearing clutter anyway, you might as well turn some of those perfectly good but outgrown kids clothes, toys, and baby items into cash. The spring consignment sale season is quickly approaching, and now’s the time when you can recoup some of the money you spent outfitting the kiddos. There are […]
If you are kicking yourself for procrastinating on teacher gifts, take heart. Stores knew you would arrive at this moment and are happy to help you out. Maybe this last minute dash for a gift will help you empathize with your panicked spouse who is searching for your gift right now (if not waiting until December 24th). You will understand why […]
Like everyone else who bought a PACT contract, I’m thinking, “Now what?” with a building sense of panic. It felt so good to have a big red mental checkmark next to even one category among the Things Moms Worry About. Regardless of how the situation is resolved, Alabama’s PACT scare illustrates that one method alone is not sufficient for planning major future […]
When spring fever hits, go to a home superstore any sunny Saturday and notice what has almost become the suburban version of a mini state fair. Besides truckloads of colorful plants and row upon row of grills and lawn mowers, you are likely to find a hot dog truck and cold beverages at the door during peak season. The enthusiasm is infectious; attend a workshop […]