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Super Bowl, Super Excuse to Throw a Party

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Super Bowl XLV is coming up this Sunday. The Carolina Panthers (War Cam Eagle) will take on the Denver Broncos and we are always looking for a reason to eat, drink and be merry.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a Denver fan or a pulling for the Panthers, we all like to eat and football parties to me, scream appetizers and dips! If you are attending or hosting a Super Bowl party this weekend.. Try one (or more) of these recipes to make your guests and friends happy! Don’t forget your easy gameday staples, like nachos, wings and a big crockpot of your favorite chili!

Chicken Enchilada Dip

1lb Boneless skinless chicken breast half, grilled and shredded
1 8oz pkg. Cream Cheese, softened
1 c. Mayonnaise
1 8oz. pkg. shredded Colby Monterey Jack Cheese or Mexican Blend
1 4oz can diced, green chili pepper
1 jalepeno pepper, finely diced

Mix all ingredients together. Cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips and Salsa

Crack – I’m not really sure how this dip got it’s name other than the fact that it’s down right addictive.

2 Rolls of Jimmy Dean Sausage (hot or mild, to your preference)
2 8oz Pkg. Cream Cheese
1 large Bottle of Salsa (we use Picante, as hot or mild as you want)

  • Brown Sausage and Drain
  • While browning sausage, soften cream cheese in microwave
  • Mix sausage and cream cheese together
  • Add salsa to desired consistency (just over 1/2 of bottle works well) Mix well
  • Bake for 30 minutes on 350 degrees

Serve with Frito Scoops

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

8 hot dogs (your favorite brand)
8 hot dog buns
8 slices bacon

Optional Sides: Mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise,  grilled onion slices, chopped tomatoes, marinated jalepeno peppers

  • Wrap bacon around each hot dog and put on the skillet and cook until bacon is done (cook the bacon to your liking) the bacon usually sticks to the hot dog if not you could use toothpicks to keep together. When dog is done pull from grill or oven.
  • Spread mayonaise on the hot dog buns.
  • Place buns under broiler or grill for just a minute.
  • Put the bacon wrapped hot dog on the bun, at this point you may dress your dog with the optional sides.

Mac and Cheese Cupcakes

  • 1 pound baked pasta (rotini, bowtie, or macaroni)
  • 1/2 cup hot water, saved from the water you boiled your pasta in
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (8 oz.) package 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • ground pepper to taste

In a large bowl, whisk together the cream cheese and hot pasta water until softened.  Whisk in the egg, then stir in the cheddar cheese, onion salt, and pepper.    Spoon into muffin tins prepared with cupcake wrappers.  Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes or just until the tops of each ‘cupcake’ have been lightly browned.  Serve warm and enjoy!

Tell us what will be on your menu this Sunday!

Easy Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards

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Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.. Whether you’re the buy the premade box of cards Mom or the Try everything on Pinterest Mom, you’ll love this sweet, Super Easy handmade card you can do with any age.

Supplies needed:

  • plain white prepackaged cards and envelopes – available at craft stores
  • red or pink acrylic paint
  • a dish sponge

Grab a dish sponge and cut it into a heart shape – use a small cookie cutter as a pattern if needed.  (Just dip the cookie cutter in some paint or use a stamp pad and transfer the design to the sponge.)

Dampen the sponge and wring it out so that it’s pliable but barely wet.  Alongside your child (at least for the first few), dip the sponge into the red, or pink acrylic paint and then “stamp” the heart shape onto your white card.  Have your child write or draw on the inside – no matter what it reads it will say “love.”

 

 

Out of the Mouths of Babes: National Children's Dental Health Month

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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, teachers and of course, parents.

Tooth decay (cavities) is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood in the United States. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning.

  • About 1 of 5 (20%) children aged 5 to 11 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth.
  • 1 of 7 (13%) adolescents aged 12 to 19 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth.
  • The percentage of children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 years with untreated tooth decay is twice as high for those from low-income families (25%) compared with children from higher-income households (11%).

The good news is that tooth decay is preventable. Starting your child off with good dental care and developing good habits at a young age along with regular dental visits will help children to have lifelong healthy teeth and gums.

This month BirminghamMommy.com has teamed up with Abenoja Orthodontics to supply you with a wealth of information on getting started with your child’s dental care, from your first pediatric dental visit, to your first set of braces and everything in between! So be sure to check back and see what all we have to talk about!

 

About Abenoja Orthodontics:

Dr. Christine Abenoja graduated at the top of her class from the University Of Connecticut School Of Dental Medicine in 2005, where she was elected to membership in OKU, a dental honor society and received numerous awards including the prestigious American College of Dentists Award.

She completed her specialty training at the University of Alabama in Birmingham and received her Master of Science in Orthodontics in 2008. She maintains a position as Associate Professor at UAB School of Dentistry where she teaches the current Orthodontic residents while treating patients at the Veteran’s Administration in Birmingham.

Dr. Abenoja brings an eye for beauty and detail from her artistic background as a graduate from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and an enthusiasm for bringing that beauty to each patient’s smile. She encourages patients to grow in their strengths through the challenges of orthodontics and enjoy the positive power of a smile. She is currently an Orthodontist in a private practice in Birmingham and Warrior Alabama.

Abenoja Orthodontics is located at 8000 Liberty Parkway in Vestavia
www.bracesbham.com

 

Birmingham Events Calendar: January 31st – February 7th

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Hello, February!! Hard to believe how fast we sailed through the first month of the New Year! Ringling Bros is in Birmingham through Sunday night, if you have time to catch a show, do it! Lots of Storytimes, and if you’re a Harry Potter fan check out what’s happening at the Homewood Library this Thursday Night!

Valentines Day is just around the corner, and many local libraries are accepting cards for Children’s Hospital, get those in before it’s too late!

It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!

Sunday January 31st:

Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus – BJCC
Behold the living legends! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDSSM unveils the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages™. Experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination until now: the Unicorn, Pegasus and Woolly the Mammoth! Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDSSM at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.
1pm and 5pm

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Monday February 1st:

Monday Musical, Annie – Homewood Public Library
Join us for popcorn, drinks and a fun sing-along family film from Columbia Pictures!
6pm

Tot Time with Ms Eve, Mardi Gras – Avondale Regional Library
Be prepared to get silly as we celebrate Mardi Gras! Tot Time is geared for 2- to 4-year-olds with an individual caregiver; no groups please. 24-hour advance registration required.
9:30am and 11am

Toddler Tales – North Shelby Library
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration Required.
9:30am

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Tuesday February 2nd:

Groundhog Day – Birmingham Zoo
All Alabamians want to know: will Birmingham Bill see his shadow or not? Join the Zoo for the annual Groundhog Day prediction in the Birmingham Zoo Auditorium and find out if we’ll have six more weeks of winter. Don’t miss a chance to play kid-friendly games, watch a special Wildlife Show and more.

9am-10am: Games and more

10am-10:30am: Wildlife Show

10:30am: Photo Opportunity with Birmingham Bill

Toddler Days – Steel City Jump Park
Story, snack and jumping! Parents jump for free, Children, $8.00. Parents free.
10am – Noon

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Wednesday February 3rd:

Tinker Toddlers – Homewood Public Library
This new monthly storytime for ages 5 and under encourages toddlers to explore their world through stories and play.
1:30am

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Thursday February 4th:

Harry Potter Book Night, Book of Spells – Homewood Public Library
The whole family is invited to join us for an evening of wizarding fun as we celebrate the magic of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books.
6:30pm

American Girl Girls Just Like Me – Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Creating something yummy for our tummy and sharing with another is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Gardens. As we explore the story of Grace Thomas, an enthusiastic young baker, we’ll learn a little about French culture and bake a delicious treat in honor of Heart Day.

For children age 5 and above
Instructor: Robin Geurs
Thursday, February 4 | 3:30-5 p.m.
$20 Members | $25 Non-Members

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Friday February 5th:

Holy Inappropriateness! We couldn’t find any special events happening in the ‘Ham today. Make sure to check our list below for fun exhibits happening daily at our local attractions.

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Saturday February 6th:

Beaker Bash Galactic Road Trip – McWane Science Center
This year’s event will take you out of this world on a Galactic Road Trip through the stars. Visit new planets, meet strange lifeforms and even take a detour into a black hole.  Funds raised through Beaker Bash directly support statewide science education programs throughout the year.
5pm – 8pm

10th Annual Chinese New Year Festival – Boutwell Auditorium
The Chinese American community will celebrate Lunar Chinese New Year in Downtown Birmingham Boutwell Auditorium. To showcase ancient articrafts, dance, music and food. Focus on extravaganza colorful stage show and culture booths. Great for K-12 students diversity/Asian educational learning. Come to explore China in Birmingham!
$5 per person, age 12 and under is free
11am – 2:30pm

Family Tour, Terrific Textiles – Birmingham Museum of Art
Join the Museum educators to explore the galleries in a fun, interactive experience! Discover Bart the Art Bat’s favorite artworks during these FREE, drop-in tours. After your tour, visit Bart’s ArtVenture to make an art project inspired by what you saw. What will you discover?
Terrific Textiles!: Across many different time periods and cultures, textiles have been used for practical, ceremonial, or decorative reasons. Learn more about the art of textiles at the Museum!
10:30am – 11am

Silly Wonderful Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
From bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker and award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell comes this funny and tender love letter from a parent to a child. Silly Wonderful You expresses how life is so new and different and filled with love with a little one around. Join us for Storytime and activities
11am

Family Storytime – Emmet O’Neal Library
Bring the entire family and join Mr. Mac for stories and music each Saturday morning.
10:30 a.m.

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Sunday February 7th:

American Girl Girls Just Like Me – Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Creating something yummy for our tummy and sharing with another is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Gardens. As we explore the story of Grace Thomas, an enthusiastic young baker, we’ll learn a little about French culture and bake a delicious treat in honor of Heart Day.

For children age 5 and above
Instructor: Robin Geurs
Thursday, February 4 | 3:30-5 p.m.
$20 Members | $25 Non-Members

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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

IMAX
McWane Science Center’s IMAX® Dome Theater puts you in the center of the action by projecting breathtaking quality images onto the 5-story-tall dome screen and delivering intense surround sound through almost 3 tons of speakers and subwoofers.
Now Showing: Star Wars the Force Awakens, Ocean Oasis, Journey to Space

Birmingham Zoo:

The Birmingham Zoo offers a variety of daily activities from Giraffe and Pelican Feedings to Bird Tours and Lion Training. For a daily schedule of whats happening at the Zoo, visit their site.

Vulcan Park and Museum:

Vulcan is the world’s largest cast iron statue; made of 100,000 pounds of iron and 56 feet tall, he stands at the top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. But, Vulcan is more than a statue. Vulcan Park and Museum features spectacular views of Birmingham, an interactive history museum that examines Vulcan and Birmingham’s story, and a beautiful public park for visitors and locals to enjoy. With an official information center that is operated by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vulcan Park and Museum serves as the first stop for visitors to the Birmingham area!

Railroad Park:

Railroad Park is a 19 acre green space in downtown Birmingham that celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage of our great city. Situated along 1st Avenue South, between 14th and 18th Streets, the park is a joint effort between the City of Birmingham and the Railroad Park Foundation. Hailed as “Birmingham’s Living Room,” Railroad Park provides a historically rich venue for local recreation, family activities, concerts, and cultural events, while connecting Birmingham’s downtown area with Southside and UAB’s campus.

Southern Museum of Flight:

Earn Your Wings – Bring your little pilot and soar above the clouds in our little pilots room. Kids enjoy building aircrafts, flying kites, and more.
Museum Open Tuesday – Thursday
9:30am – 4:30pm

Do you have or know of an event you would like to have added to our weekly calendar? Please email us at contact@birminghammommy.com, subject line “Events Calendar” – We would love to hear from you!

** All information listed on our calendar is subject to change without notice to us or you… We do our best to keep the information accurate and will always update as soon as we learn that something has changed. It’s always best to double check with the event via their website or a quick call,  especially when weather can impact the event.

Valentines for Children's Hospital, 2016

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Will you be their Valentine?

Anything we can do to help put a smile on a childs face makes us smile too and this is a super easy way for all ages to get involved and help the Children at Children’s of Alabama have a special Valentines Day!

Check out which local libraries are participating in Valentines for Children’s this year and let your kiddos get busy making some cards!

Homewood Public Library
Make a Valentine or bring in a homemade Valentine to the Homewood Library between February 1-9.  No candy or glitter please.
February 1st– 9th

Hoover Public Library
Want to share the love with the patients at Children’s of Alabama?  Bring a signed valentine (no candy) for a patient and receive a treat. We are accepting these valentines January 31st-February 9th

North Shelby Library
North Shelby and Mt Laurel Libraries will be collecting Valentine Cards for kids in Children’s Hospital. You can stop by either library to make a card or bring by a store-bought card. No candy please. Cards must be dropped off by Thursday, February 12th.

Pinson Public Library
Stop by anytime between February 1st and February 6th. You can drop off your own valentines or make some at the library!

Southside Branch Library
Teen Time Valentine
Create a valentine for yourself and one for Children’s Hospital.
February 10th

Woodlawn Branch Library
Participants will design valentine cards for patients of the Children’s Hospital. They will also be able to design a valentine to take home with them.
February 4th – 3pm

 

If you know of another library or location participating in this program we would love to add them to our list!

Body Worlds at McWane Science Center

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We get so excited when the McWane Science Center brings a cool new exhibit to Birmingham and this time is no exception!

Parenting Notes:

BirminghamMommy had the opportunity to explore the new exhibit, we found it to be incredibly informative and fascinating, but keep in mind that this exhibit is geared more towards middle school aged Children. What you will see are actual human body’s that have been donated to science. There is no censor on this exhibit once you are inside. Entry is ticketed. We think this is an excellent learning tool in teaching Health and Wellness to your children, and is sure to be a conversation starter…  you’ll just have to decide for yourself if that conversation is right for your child.

On January 27, 2016, McWane Science Center in Birmingham, AL will offer a spectacularly unique chance for visitors to explore the intricate biology and physiology of human health and the dramatic effects of disease in BODY WORLDS RX.  This new exhibit is presented by UAB Medicine.

This exhibition, from anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens—inventor of Plastination science and creator of the trailblazing BODY WORLDS exhibitions—will make its world premiere at McWane Science Center.  His new exhibition focuses on the most prevalent contemporary diseases that afflict children and adults alike along with their causes and effects.  BODY WORLDS RX is an informative and entertaining presentation of the latest research on top health issues and shall inspire visitors to embrace preventive healthcare.

From organs, to muscles, to the nervous system and to skeletal structures; visitors will have an unprecedented look inside the intricate systems of the most sophisticated mechanism in the world, the human body. Preserved by the process of Plastination, a complex technique that removes the fluids from the body and replaces them with plastics that harden; the specimens on display show impressive comparisons and contrasts between healthy bodies and organs and those stricken with disease. Particular emphasis is put on some of the most common ailments such as back pain, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases like arteriosclerosis and heart infarctions, dementia, and more.

“We are so happy to bring this exhibit to McWane and to Birmingham.  As a science center, we want to bring exhibits to teach our guests and the public, “said Amy Templeton, President and CEO of McWane Science Center.  “We are fortunate to have such great community partners with UAB Medicine to let us achieve our goal of opening this exhibit.”

Dr. Angelina Whalley, exhibition curator and creative and conceptual designer of the BODY WORLDS exhibitions adds, “BODY WORLDS RX shows human anatomy with far more detail than any textbook. I created this exhibition to encapsulate the key messages of BODY WORLDS and to make each of us aware of the challenges and consequences our current lifestyles may have on our body, our health and our wellbeing at all stages of our life. My intention is to empower the visitor to adopt health habits that are easy to integrate in our daily routines.  BODY WORLDS exhibits have had powerful and lasting effects on visitors, it is my
goal that BODY WORLDS RX is a continuation and distillation of this idea.”

BODY WORLDS RX includes:

Iconic Whole Body Plastinates such as the X-Lady, the Pole Jumper, the Swimmer, the Ligament Body, and more.

Focus Points of the Exhibit:

  • Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States. Visitors will learn the functioning of the cardiovascular system; explore its dense and long network of arteries and how it can be affected by common diseases.
  •  Smoking and the lungs: We all know smoking is unhealthy, but have you seen it with your own eyes? One look at the blackened smoker’s lungs alongside vibrant healthy lungs provides a dramatic and convincing appeal to anyone who cannot quit smoking.  Visitors will learn how smoking impacts the overall metabolism of the body.
  • Locomotive system: Learn how our current sedentary lifestyle causes effects that are noticeable in our locomotive system. In the exhibition diseases and ailments such as arthritis, arthritis, back pain and other bone disorders are explained.
  • Dementia: Twenty-four million people worldwide suffer from Dementia, 5 Million of which are Americans. It is the 5th leading cause of death in Americans age 65 and older and will be growing dramatically. By 2050, 135 million people are expected to suffer from Dementia. A multi-media installation shows the effects to better understand this disease.
  •  Cancer is the second highest cause of death in the United States. Plastinated organs show cancerous tissues and tumor metastases.
  • Obesity is widespread and continues to be a leading public health problem in the U.S. Almost a quarter of 2-5 year-olds and a third of adolescents are overweight or obese in the U.S. Obesity is impressively revealed in this exhibition through the juxtaposition of body slices of an obese and lean body.

Tickets to the exhibit will be free for members on their first visit to Body Worlds RX. $2 per person each additional visit.
Non members, $5 per visit.
You may not purchase tickets just to that exhibit, they can only be purchased with admission to the whole museum.

This traveling exhibit will be in Birmingham January 27, 2016 – May 1, 2016

Are you planning to visit Body Worlds RX? We look forward to hearing what you think!

Photos Courtesy: Scott Butler

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDS

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Behold the living legends! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDS unveils the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages™. Experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination until now: the Unicorn, Pegasus and Woolly the Mammoth! Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGEND at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.

Tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS start at $15.00. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by calling 1-800-745-3000 and at all Ticketmaster outlets. For group rates and information, call 256-533-1953. For more information, visit Ringling.com.

The All Access Pre-Show begins one hour before show time, and is available to all ticket holders at no extra charge! During the Pre-Show, you will be able to be on the arena floor and experience The Greatest Show On Earth up close in ways you never could before! Please note that Educational performances do not include a Pre-Show.

Show Schedule:

Wednesday, January 27th 7:00p

Thursday, January 28th 10:30a & 7:00p

Friday, January 29th 10:30a & 7:00p

Saturday, January 30th 10:30a, 2:30p & 6:30p

Sunday, January 31st 1:00p & 5:00p

Birmingham Events Calendar: January 24th – January 31st

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A BIG Week for special Events in Birmingham! The Circus will be rolling into to town, opening this Wednesday. According to the most recent media release, there will be no Elephant Walk this year. It is however the last year to see the Elephants in Birmingham.

Also this week, McWane Science Center will open it’s newest exhibit, Body Worlds.. It will run through May 1st and cost is included in the price of admission.

Have Great Week, Everyone!!

It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!

Sunday January 24th:

Birds of Prey, Masters of the Skies – Alabama Wildlife Center Oak Mtn.
Callaway Gardens, Guest Speaker. Refreshments are offered at 12:30 pm in the AWC observation room followed by the programs at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm in the auditorium. Due to popular demand we are offering two programs, both of which will feature live birds “on the glove” from the Callaway Gardens Birds of Prey Program. Birds of prey are truly masters of the skies. They have keen eyesight, sharp talons and are adept hunters of both birds and animals and, fortunately for us, Alabama is home to several species. During this program you will learn their various features, adaptations and field marks to help you identify them in the field. Bring your children & camera to capture the moment!
12:30 Refreshments available in Observation Room 1:00 First of two programs in Auditorium 3:00 Second of two programs in Auditorium

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Monday January 25th:

Tot Time with Ms Eve – Avondale Regional Library
Bring your wiggles and your giggles and your death defying nerve, because the circus is coming to town. Join us for a storytime of circus fun! Tot Time is geared for 2- to 4-year-olds with an individual caregiver; no groups please. 24-hour advance registration required.
9:30am and 11am

Toddler Tales – North Shelby Library
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration Required.
9:30am

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Tuesday January 26th:

Libraryflix – Homewood Public Library
Popcorn and refreshments served. Located in the Large Auditorium.

A girl named Ella who loses her parents at a young age strives to have courage and be kind as she grows up. A wicked stepmother and two ugly step sisters try to make her life miserable, but Ella finds help from the mice and birds around her home. When the prince holds a ball, Ella’s wicked family tries to crush her hopes and dreams. Through the help of a fairy godmother Ella makes it to the ball and wins the heart of the prince. When the magic ends at midnight, Ella must leave her prince and race home. Will he be able to find her and live happily ever after?
3:30pm

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
From brave and bold to creative and clever, the rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful and sometimes humorous illustrations, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids. Join us Saturday, January 26 at 11:00AM for a special Storytime and activities featuring The Wonderful Things You Will Be.

Family Fun Night – Avondale Library
It’s time to grab your sunglasses, put on your summer attire, and lay out on your beach towel as you join us for our 3rd annual January Beach Bash! It’s fun in the cool winter sun Avondale style. 24-hour advance registration appreciated.
6:30pm

Toddler Days – Steel City Jump Park
Story, snack and jumping! Parents jump for free, Children, $8.00. Parents free.
10am – Noon

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Wednesday January 27th:

Opening Night for the Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus – BJCC
Behold the living legends! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDSSM unveils the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages™. Experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination until now: the Unicorn, Pegasus and Woolly the Mammoth! Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDSSM at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.
7pm

Bodies World Exhibit Opening – McWane Science Center
This exhibition, from anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens, inventor of Plastination science and creator of the trailblazing BODY WORLDS exhibitions, will make its world premiere at McWane Science Center Wednesday, January 27. This new exhibition focuses on the most prevalent contemporary diseases afflicting children and adults alike, along with their causes and effects. BODY WORLDS RX is an informative and entertaining presentation of the latest research on top health issues and will inspire visitors to embrace preventive healthcare.

From organs, to muscles, to the nervous system, and toskeletal structures, visitors will have an unprecedented look inside the intricate systems of the most sophisticated mechanism in the world, the human body. Preserved by the process of Plastination, a complex technique that removes the fluids from the body and replaces them with plastics that harden, the specimens on display show impressive comparisons and contrasts between healthy bodies and organs and those stricken with disease. Particular emphasis is put on some of the most common ailments such as back pain, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, dementia, and more.

BODY WORLDS RX illustrates common ailments such as back pain, arthrosis, cancer, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases dementia, and more. Whole-body plastinates, organs and translucent body slices show the complexity of the human body, and its vulnerability in a way that textbooks cannot.
Runs through May 1st

Wiggleworm Wednesdays – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Mandy for our weekly all-ages storytime filled with music, wiggling and fun!
10:30am

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Thursday January 28th:

Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus – BJCC
Behold the living legends! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDSSM unveils the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages™. Experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination until now: the Unicorn, Pegasus and Woolly the Mammoth! Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDSSM at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.
10:30am and 7pm

Peppa Pig Live – Alabama Theatre
The new live-action adventure ‘Peppa Pig’s Big Splash’ will bring the hit Nick Jr. TV Series to life on stage.
$27.50 and $37.50. Available through Ticketmaster

CHILDREN 1 YEAR AND UNDER CAN SIT ON LAP FOR FREE.  ALL CHILDREN THAT HAVE HAD THEIR 1ST BIRTHDAY MUST HAVE A TICKET.
6pm

Storyday with Nay Nay – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Nay Nay for this fun-filled storytime.  Children ages three and under and a parent or caregiver are invited to shake their beanbags and listen to this amazing storyteller!
9:30 and 10:30

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Friday January 29th:

Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus – BJCC
Behold the living legends! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDSSM unveils the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages™. Experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination until now: the Unicorn, Pegasus and Woolly the Mammoth! Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDSSM at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.
10:30am and 7pm

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Saturday January 30th:

Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus – BJCC
Behold the living legends! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDSSM unveils the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages™. Experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination until now: the Unicorn, Pegasus and Woolly the Mammoth! Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDSSM at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.
10:30am, 2:30 and 6:30pm

Groundhog Day Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
A special Storytime celebrating Groundhog Day! At this Storytime we will feature two titles Groundhog’s Dilemma and Groundhog Day Off.
11am

Family Storytime – Emmet O’Neal Library
Bring the entire family and join Mr. Mac for stories and music each Saturday morning.
10:30 a.m.

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Sunday January 24th:

Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus – BJCC
Behold the living legends! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDSSM unveils the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages™. Experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination until now: the Unicorn, Pegasus and Woolly the Mammoth! Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDSSM at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.
1pm and 5pm

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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

IMAX
McWane Science Center’s IMAX® Dome Theater puts you in the center of the action by projecting breathtaking quality images onto the 5-story-tall dome screen and delivering intense surround sound through almost 3 tons of speakers and subwoofers.
Now Showing: Star Wars the Force Awakens, Ocean Oasis, Journey to Space

Birmingham Zoo:

The Birmingham Zoo offers a variety of daily activities from Giraffe and Pelican Feedings to Bird Tours and Lion Training. For a daily schedule of whats happening at the Zoo, visit their site.

Vulcan Park and Museum:

Vulcan is the world’s largest cast iron statue; made of 100,000 pounds of iron and 56 feet tall, he stands at the top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. But, Vulcan is more than a statue. Vulcan Park and Museum features spectacular views of Birmingham, an interactive history museum that examines Vulcan and Birmingham’s story, and a beautiful public park for visitors and locals to enjoy. With an official information center that is operated by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vulcan Park and Museum serves as the first stop for visitors to the Birmingham area!

Railroad Park:

Railroad Park is a 19 acre green space in downtown Birmingham that celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage of our great city. Situated along 1st Avenue South, between 14th and 18th Streets, the park is a joint effort between the City of Birmingham and the Railroad Park Foundation. Hailed as “Birmingham’s Living Room,” Railroad Park provides a historically rich venue for local recreation, family activities, concerts, and cultural events, while connecting Birmingham’s downtown area with Southside and UAB’s campus.

Southern Museum of Flight:

Earn Your Wings – Bring your little pilot and soar above the clouds in our little pilots room. Kids enjoy building aircrafts, flying kites, and more.
Museum Open Tuesday – Thursday
9:30am – 4:30pm

Do you have or know of an event you would like to have added to our weekly calendar? Please email us at contact@birminghammommy.com, subject line “Events Calendar” – We would love to hear from you!

** All information listed on our calendar is subject to change without notice to us or you… We do our best to keep the information accurate and will always update as soon as we learn that something has changed. It’s always best to double check with the event via their website or a quick call,  especially when weather can impact the event.

Recipe: Cookie Butter Cheesecake

Posted on by Angie

If you know of Trader Joe’s, you know of the addictive yumminess that is Cookie Butter. Instead of eating it by the spoonful, which we’re not opposed to and will not judge you for, we are always looking for other ways to share the cookie butter goodness with our other foods.

Over the holidays a friend suggested the idea of a cookie butter cheesecake, so I attempted it, and it was good. So very-incredibly-delciously-good I decided it needed to be shared!

So if you’re a cookie butter fan, you can thank me later. (Or curse me when you have to pick up an extra spin class or 12 to work off those extra calories #sorrynotsorry)

What You’ll Need:

1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust
1 Box of Cookie Butter Cookies (for topping)
Whipped Cream (for topping)

32oz of Cookie Butter Cream Cheese (yes this is a thing!!)
1 Cup of Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla
4 Eggs

What You’ll Do:

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour into crust.

Bake 55 min. or until center is almost set. Run a knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.

Crumble cookies and top over cheesecake with a heaping spoonful of whipped cream

Mother of All Consignment Sale Lists, Spring 2016

Posted on by Angie

It’s Consignment Time in Birmingham! Time to put that wire hanger stash to good use.. Receiving kicks off very soon for many of these sales, so make sure to follow on through to the actual sale site to get all of the information you might need if you’re planning to sell!

Gardendale:

Kingdom Kids Consignment
Gardendale Mt.Vernon United Methodist

February 7th  – February 13th
Open to the Public 10th– 13th
Sale Info

Helena

Chic Repeats
Helena United Methodist Church

Registration begins February 6
Receiving, March 6th
Volunteer/consignor pre-sale March 10th
Public Sale:
Friday, March 11th
Saturday, March 12th
Sale Info

New 2 You
Cahaba Bend Day School

Receiving, Sunday September 27th

Open to the Public:

Friday, March 4th
Saturday, March 5th
Sale Info

Homewood:

Lil Lambs Consignment
Trinity United Methodist

Open to the Public:

Friday, February 26th – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday, February 27th– 9:00 AM – 12 Noon
NOTE: Volunteers can shop early at our Preview Sale at 4 PM Thursday, February 25th
Sale Info

Hoover:

Bargains on the Bluff
Bluff Park United Methodist –

Open to the Public:
Friday, February 26th, 9am – 6pm
Saturday, February 27th, 9am – 2pm Discount Day
Sale Info

Kids Wear Plus
1581 Montgomery Hwy –

Receiving – February 27th-29th

Public Sale – March 3rd and 4th
Public Sale (discounted 50%) March 5th and 6th
Sale Info

TNT Sale
Riverchase United Methodist –

Seller sign up begins February 1st.
Open to to the Public:
Friday, March 4th – 9am to 6pm
Saturday, March 5th- 8am to 1pm.
Select items are 30% off on Saturday.
Sale Info

Irondale:

Kids Market and Mom
Located in the old KMart  in the Eastwood Shopping Plaza.
7845 Crestwood Blvd (Hwy 78),
Irondale, AL

Receiving (by Appt)
Tuesday, February 9th 9a-7p
Wednesday, February 10th 9a-7p

Regular Receiving:

Saturday, February 13th 7a-6p
Monday, February 15th 9a-7p
Tuesday, February 16th 9a-7p
Wednesday, February 17th 9a-3p
(Clothing items on hangers only on the 17th)

Public Sale:

Monday, March 7th 9a-8p Opening Day.

Note: During the opening day, No diaper bags or large purses allowed while shopping.
Fanny packs are acceptable

Tuesday, March 8th 9a-8p
Wednesday-Saturday, March 9th-12th 9a-6p

CLOSED Sunday, March 13th

Monday-Wednesday, March 14th-16th 10a-6p
Thursday & Friday, March 17th & 18th 9a-8p
Saturday, March 19th 9a-4p
Site Info

Twice as Nice Sale
BAMOM – Birmingham Area Mothers of Multiples –

Open to the Public:
Public Sale
Friday, February 26th, 2016
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Half-Price Sale
Saturday, February 27th, 2016
8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Only items marked with an asterisk (*) or a “Y” next to the word discount are sold at half-price.
Sale Info

McCalla:

Bellview Buddies Consignment Sale
Bellview Baptist Church
6674 Eastern Valley Road

Public Sale:

Friday, March 11th 9am – 6pm
Saturday, March 12th 9am – 2pm

*1/2 Price sale after noon on Saturday
Sale Info

Moody:

Community Kids Closet
Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Public Sale:

Thursday, April 7th 8am – 7pm
Friday, April 8th 8am – 3pm
Saturday, April 9th 8am – Noon (Highlighted items will be 50% off)

Sale Info

FBC Closet Consignment
First Baptist Church of Moody

Public Sale:

Friday, March 17th 9am – 8pm
Saturday, 18th 8am – 2pm
Sale Info

Mountain Brook:

Sweet Repeats Children’s Consignment
Mountain Brook Community Church

Friday, February 5th 9am – 6pm
Saturday, February 6th 9am – 12pm
*Saturday select items will be reduced to 1/2 price!!
Sale Info

Oak Mountain:

Giggles and Grace
Asbury United Methodist

Receiving: Wednesday February 25th and Thursday February 26th

Open to the public:
February 26th 8am – 6pm
February 27th  8am – 1pm
(Select Items will be 50% off on the 12th)
Sale Info

Trussville:

Growing Kids
Trussville Methodist Church –

Worker/Consignor Registration is January 25th, at 10am
Consignor Registration is January 26th, at 10am

Friday, March 4th,  8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 5th, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
(Saturday is 50% off many items in sale)
Sale Info

Vestavia:

Butterflies and Bowties
Liberty Crossings Methodist Church (behind Liberty Park)
February 24th – February 27th

Wednesday, Feb. 24 presale 6-8 PM ($10 admission, presale only)
Thursday, Feb. 25, 8 AM- 6 PM
Friday, Feb. 26, 8 AM- 6 PM
Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 AM- 12 PM (many items 50% off)

Whale of a Sale
Vestavia Hills Untied Methodist Church
Thursday, March 3rd, 5pm – 9pm
Friday, March 4th, 9am – 2pm
Most items 1/2 off on the 4th, from 1pm – 2pm.
Sale Info

Market on the Mountain
Student Center, Mountaintop Community Church –

Friday, March 4th 9am – 6pm
Saturday, March 5th 9am – 2pm
Sale Info

Sales Near Birmingham

Cullman Wee Swap

February 29th – March 5th
Located at the Atrium on Hwy 157 in Cullman
www.cullmanweeswap.com

** Please remember that all dates and times are subject to change without notice to BirminghamMommy. Please make sure to double check the sales website and/or Facebook pages for the most current and up to date information. If you have a sale you would like to see on our list, email us at contact@birminghammommy.com

 

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