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Birmingham Events Calendar: June 15th – June 22nd

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

What are you doing this week with the tiny humans? We have a few ideas of some fun happening around Birmingham! Don’t forget to check our list of Free and Discounted summer movies to see what’s playing! Hope you have a GREAT week!

 

Sunday June 15th:

Happy Father’s Day, BirminghamDaddys!!

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs Montgomery Biscuits
3:00pm

Outdoors with Dad – Birmingham Zoo
In recognition of Father’s Day, all fathers get in FREE to the Birmingham Zoo with the purchase of a full-price child’s admission ticket. Throughout the day, guests can check out Wildlife Shows, watch the Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show, experience Predator Zone, enjoy a “keeper meet and greet” in the reptile building and much more.

Repticon Birmingham Reptile and Exotic Pet Show – Zamora Shrine Temple
Repticon Birmingham is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise. Participate in free raffles held for enthusiasts, animal seminars, and kid’s activities.
Adults – $10
Children (5-12) – $5
4 & under – Free
10am – 4pm

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Monday June 16th:

Story Laboratory: Ocean – Hoover Public Library
Summer story time! Perfect for children under the age of four years.
9:30am and 10:30am

Tot Time with Ms. Eve. Mother Goose Science – Avondale Library
Please join us as we sing, laugh, and experiment our way through some of our favorite Mother Goose rhymes! Stories, songs, and crafts geared for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. 24-hour advance registration required.
10:30am

Monday Movie – Homewood Public Library
Movie Monday at Homewood Public Library! Get comfy and watch one of our favorite movies with us!
3pm

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Tuesday June 17th:

Ventriloquist – Emmet O’Neal Library
Ventriloquist Cliff Patton brings to life his hilarious puppet Skeeter. All ages. No registration required.
10:30am

Do you hear what I hear – Avondale Library
Join Alabama 4-H and their cast of kid-friendly critters as they present the sounds animals make and why. We say Fizz, Boom, Read…they say Chirp, Squeak, Ribbit!
6:30pm

Home Depot Hands On Workshop – Clay Community Center
Registration is required for this free hands-on workshop presented by a Home Depot staff member. This event is for ages 5-12 only. Call us or e-mail to register. Check with us as the date gets closer for more details on the specific project. Join us for our 5th annual summer library program! We have lots of fun events planned for the whole family, whether you are participating in the reading portion of the program or not! Everyone is invited; we want the whole community to get involved, so help us spread the word! Prizes will be awarded to children, teens, and adults who are checking out library books and reading! Summer events will be held on various days and times in order to give everyone a chance to participate. A schedule of events is available on our facebook page and our web site. Sign-up BEGINS Monday, June 2nd, and continues throughout the summer. Feel free to call or e-mail us with questions.
6pm

Skin and Bones Comedy Circus – Homewood Public Library
Skin and Bones’ Comedy Circus comes to Homewood Public Library! Fun and laughs for all ages!
10:30am

Family Tours, Africa – Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
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?

Travel across the globe to Africa!
10:30

David Engel Presents Pirate School – Hoover Public Library
Pirate School! is a swashbuckling variety show with physical comedy and a mischievous blend of improvisational clown comedy and audience participation.
10:30p, 2pm and 6:30p

Storytime for All Ages – Homewood Public Library
Story Time
10:30am

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Wednesday June 18th:

LEGO My Library – Homewood Library
It’s LEGO time at Avondale Library. Join us for an afternoon of creative crazy constructing. We will provide the LEGOS, so please do not bring any with you unless you plan to donate them! LEGO bricks are designed for children ages 4 and up. Space is limited. Registration required.
2pm

David Engel Presents Pirate School – Hoover Public Library
Pirate School! is a swashbuckling variety show with physical comedy and a mischievous blend of improvisational clown comedy and audience participation.
10:30 and 2pm

Viva La Musica – Gardendale Library
Come join the fun as Music Therapist Marion Haase reads stories, plays guitar, and sings in both Spanish and English!
9:30am

Bham Zoom Fizz Boom, Live Animals – Bessemer Library
The Birmingham Zoo will present their Zoom Fizz Boom Zoom! animal presentation at our library. Please join us for some fun learning about different animals. Get to see the animals you will learn about in person!
Ages: 2-11yrs old
10am

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
In this classic story by Leo Lionni, we are charmed by the brave and ingenious little Swimmy!
11am

Family Story Time with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
Storyteller Extraordinaire – Come join Mr Mac and his musical storytime complete with puppets! All Ages, no registration required.
10:45am

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Thursday June 19th:

David Engel Presents Pirate School – Hoover Public Library
Pirate School! is a swashbuckling variety show with physical comedy and a mischievous blend of improvisational clown comedy and audience participation.
10:30 and 2pm

Steve Burgess, Maynard, Magic and Music – Homewood Public Library
Join us at Homewood Public Library for an evening of magic!
6:15

Puppeteer David Stephens, The Reluctant Dragon – Vestavia Hills Library
The Reluctant Dragon will be presented. Second performance at Liberty Park Elementary gym at 3:00 pm.
10:30am

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Friday June 20th:

Fizz Boom Blocks – Springville Road Library
Kids can participate in fun and educational Lego building activities. We will build creatively, play games, and create a craft! No need to bring your own blocks! The library will provide all the supplies. This program is intended for elementary age children.
4pm

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Saturday June 21st:

St Vincent’s Block Party  & Health Festival – St Vincents One Nineteen Health and Wellness
• Live music from the Rock Candy Band
• An incredible demonstration from the Flyball Dogs
• Tumblebus®, games, and face painting for the kids
• Rock wall climbing
• Free chair massages
• Free Zumba®, hula hoop, and Spinning® introductions
• Food vendors
• Healthy information booths
• Strength and conditioning competitions – preview of NEW Sports Performance program
• Meet local physicians and take advantage of these FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS:
• Cholesterol
• Blood Sugar
• Blood Pressure
• Skin Cancer Screenings
• Foot Analysis
• Physical Therapy Assessments
• Vision
• Hearing
• And more!!
FREE – 5pm – 8pm

Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!
In June, we will create summer silhouettes! “Draw” with black lines and fill in the rest with color!.
11am – 1pm

Barts Books – Birmingham Museum of Art
Bart’s Books is a storytelling program for children ages 4-7. Bart selects a new book and related work of art each month that he thinks kids will enjoy.

This month, Bart has selected Mama is it summer yet?, by Nikki McClure.
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.

Tannehill Trade Days – Tannehill State Park
shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures.
Park admission
$3.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$2.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$1.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free
8am – 4pm

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Are We There Yet? written by Sam Williams and illustrated by Manja Stojic is a delightful story about Mother Duck taking her ducklings on a long walk!
11am

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Sunday June 22nd:

Tannehill Trade Days – Tannehill State Park
shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures.
Park admission
$3.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$2.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$1.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free
8am – 4pm

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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: Tornado Alley, Great White Shark, To the Arctic, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar

Birmingham Zoo:

Lorikeet Aviary – Our Lorikeet Aviary has more birds than ever! Zoo guests can feed these exotic birds every day. You and your family will see these birds’ behavior as they eat nectar out of your hand.
Weekends 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

PELICAN FEEDING – A great way to see our pelicans in action is to witness them eating their favorite treats near the pelican boardwalk.

RHINO ENCOUNTER – Embark on an African adventure and experience one of the world’s most extraordinary animals, the Southern White Rhino. Watch from only feet away as our zookeepers engage in hands-on interaction with the animals inside their African-themed exhibit. Don’t miss this exciting encounter with one of the largest mammals on the planet!
Weekdays: 3pm – 3:30pm
Weekends: 11:30am – Noon & 3pm – 3:30 pm

GIRAFFE FEEDING – This up close and personal animal encounter is a memory you and your family will have for a lifetime.
Weekday: 11am – Noon
Weekends: 10am – 11am  & 2pm – 3pm

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.

52 New Things 2014. Week 23

Posted on by Angie

Still logging some new things. What did you do new this week?

Angie –
My new thing this week was to see Bruno Mars in Concert. It was a long time waiting since we got the tickets the day after the Superbowl (which I think played a huge part in him selling out the BJCC Arena) But I can say it was completely worth the wait. Was probably the loudest concert I’ve ever been too, or maybe I’m getting old but he puts on a great show and I highly recommend seeing him if he comes back, or through your town.

Kristen –
My new thing is staying with some friends at their lake house. You can forward my mail – I’m never leaving.

What Dads REALLY Want for Father's Day!

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By Daniel Evans:

It took 58 years and two World Wars before Father’s Day would join the ranks of Mother’s Day as in officially recognized national holiday.  In the early 1900s, a florist remarked that, concerning the absence of an official Father’s Day holiday, “…fathers haven’t the same sentimental appeal that mothers have.”  I’m telling you this not out of bitterness but rather to illustrate a point – that a vast majority of the fathers I know (actually ALL of the fathers I know) spend way more time thinking about what they are going to do for their moms, wives, aunts, sisters, etc. on Mother’s Day than they ever do thinking, “What do I want for Father’s Day this year?”

Now, we all know the most traditional Father’s Day gift – the tie.  I was curious why and did some research.  What did I find?  Apparently no one has any idea why a tie became the go-to Father’s Day gift.  There’s no significant meaning behind the tie and no powerful mythology associated with the tie as a Father’s Day gift.  It seems to simply be that fathers have always worn ties, so that’s what they have always gotten on Father’s Day.  Other traditional gifts have been watches, socks, power tools, and slippers.  These are all fine gifts – I’d be happy and grateful for any one of them.  I need socks, I sometimes wear ties, I think power tools look cool and I’m great at pretending to know how to use them, and if I had a pair of slippers I’m sure I’d enjoy them.  The problem is, however, that when I really consider the question of, “What do I want for Father’s Day?” none of these are even close.
So what do I want for Father’s Day?  Here’s my Father’s Day wish list:

1.    The first one involves my four legged children.  For Father’s Day, I want my dogs to get together and agree on a six square foot area in the yard in which to do their business.  That’s right, you heard me – my first wish involves poop.  I have a very modest yard.  It doesn’t take very long to mow and it didn’t cost us a ton when we had it fenced in.  However, there is this thing that happens when I go to scoop up the dog’s poop – the yard magically turns into a vast, unending desert.  I spend what seems like hours wandering the yard, back and forth, uncovering poop treasures along the way.  I’m like the Israelites wandering in the desert.  And, of course, I always manage to miss a few spots which are soon uncovered by my three year old’s tennis shoe.  So for Father’s Day, I want my dogs to pick a spot and leave it all there.

2.    My second wish involves golf.  No, I don’t want new clubs.  I don’t want a weekend getaway with the guys.  I don’t even want tickets to the next Master’s.  Nope, what I want for Father’s Day is to be able to lay on the couch on a Sunday afternoon, turn on the final round of the tournament, and…nap.  There may be no greater sleep on earth than the kind that comes to falling asleep with the T.V. quietly humming with the sounds of golf.  It’s like an entire night’s rest compacted in to two hours.  For Father’s Day, I want an uninterrupted Sunday afternoon two hour golf nap.

3.    My third wish involves some recognition.  I would like appropriate acknowledgment for the beating I take on an almost daily basis when wrestling two small children.  I don’t care that my kids are only 7 and 3, any creature running full speed and then launching knee-first onto your back hurts like hell.  And of course, as a dad, I must show no pain.  I would like an official proclamation stating that all dads who wrestle with their kids, who take what seems like an unending barrage of errant kicks to the crotch – and still manage to continue on – are supermen.

4.    For my final Father’s Day wish I would like to continue the tradition that started when my sisters and I couldn’t figure out what to give my step-father one year for Father’s Day.  What came out of that dilemma was our new, official Father’s Day go-to item – the tacky yard ornament.  Every Father’s Day became a quest to find an awful display of lawn art worse than the last year’s.  It was an accidental tradition – always the best kind.  When I became a father, the tradition became mine, as well.  So far, I’ve been thoroughly impressed by the amazingly awful stuff my wife and kids have been able to locate.  There is something about carrying on this silly tradition that gives me a sense of connection to my father and, in a strange way, to fatherhood in general.  I hope my son will be fortunate enough someday to join in the tradition.

So there it is, my Father’s Day wish list.  No ties, no socks, no watches, no power tools, no slippers.  I’d be perfectly happy with any of them – but I’d rather just have a horribly lovely garden gnome.

About Daniel:
Daniel currently lives in Helena with his wife, Kristen, and two children – Andrew, and Victoria.  After working in the mental health field for 10 years, Daniel has recently received his teaching certificate and will begin his new life as a teacher in the fall.  Along with daily wrestling matches with the kids, Daniel spends much of his time trying to find something for Andrew to eat.

Birmingham Events Calendar: June 8th – June 15th

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

The libraries continue to be a hot spot for summer activities, if we haven’t listed your library here, check with them specifically to see what special events they have planned. So much fun, so little space here on the calendar. Don’t forget to check out which movies are free and discounted this week!

The Barons will be back home later this week and there are several things happening to help keep Dad busy on Father’s Day! Have a great week!

Sunday June 8th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jackson Generals
3:00pm

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Monday June 9th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jackson Generals
11:30am

Story Laboratory: Weather – Hoover Public Library
Summer story time! Perfect for children under the age of four years.
9:30 – 10am
10:30 – 11am

Tot Time with Ms. Eve. Let’s Get Buggy – Avondale Library
Come along and become an entomologist as you learn about Mrs. Eve’s favorite insects, arachnids, and arthropods through story and song! Stories, songs, and crafts geared for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. 24-hour advance registration required.
10:30am

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Tuesday June 10th:

Walkabout Puppets presents Goldilocks and the 3 Bears – Hoover Public Library
Bob Parsons brings Goldilocks and the Three Bears to life with his famous marionette puppets to The Library Theatre.
10:30, 2:00pm, 6:00pm

The Mobile Dairy Classroom – Homewood Public Library
10:30am

Pop Pop Fizz Fizz Oh What Fun it Is – Avondale Library
Join the Avondale Youth Department as we pop in and out and all about with our style of fizzy fun; the show is guaranteed to be very pop-ular. 24-hour advanced notice of attendance required.
6:30pm

Ms Eve Presents Science of Stories – Leeds Library
Did you know that some literature is based on science? Did you know the ancients told stories to their children to explain the things they didn’t understand? Listen, as Ms. Eve tell her stories and explains how science is a part of all stories.
2pm – 3pm

Fizz Boom ZOOm – Clay Community Center
Zoo staffers will bring some favorite zoo animals to Clay! Join us for our 5th annual summer library program! We have lots of fun events planned for the whole family, whether you are participating in the reading portion of the program or not! Everyone is invited; we want the whole community to get involved, so help us spread the word! Prizes will be awarded to children, teens, and adults who are checking out library books and reading! Summer events will be held on various days and times in order to give everyone a chance to participate. A schedule of events is available on our facebook page and our web site. Sign-up BEGINS Monday, June 2nd, and continues throughout the summer. Feel free to call or e-mail us with questions
10am

Science of Sound, The Beatin’ Path – Emmet O’Neal Library
Interactive percussion and rhythm show. All ages. No registration required.
10:30

Family Tours, Africa – Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
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?

Travel across the globe to Africa!
10:30

Storytime for All Ages – Homewood Public Library
Story Time
10:30am

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Wednesday June 11th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs Montgomery Biscuits
7:05pm

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we read How to Cheer Up Dad by Fred Koehler and find out how Little Jumbo helps dad to have a better day!
11am

Walkabout Puppets presents Goldilocks and the 3 Bears – Hoover Public Library
Bob Parsons brings Goldilocks and the Three Bears to life with his famous marionette puppets to The Library Theatre.
10:30 and 2pm

Doc McStuffins, The Doctors in Storytime – Bessemer Library
Join us for a special Doc McStuffins themed storytime. We invite families, daycares, and preschools to a song, dance, and most of all some great stories!
Ages 2-5 yrs old
10am

Family Story Time with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
Storyteller Extraordinaire – Come join Mr Mac and his musical storytime complete with puppets! All Ages, no registration required.
10:45am

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Thursday June 12th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs Montgomery Biscuits
7:05pm

Walkabout Puppets presents Goldilocks and the 3 Bears – Hoover Public Library
Bob Parsons brings Goldilocks and the Three Bears to life with his famous marionette puppets to The Library Theatre.
10:30 and 2pm

PJ Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Wear your favorite PJs and join us for stories, songs, milk, and cookies!
6:15pm

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Friday June 13th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs Montgomery Biscuits
7:05pm

Mobile Dairy Classroom – Springville Library
A real-life dairy cow will be visiting the library! We’ll learn about how milk gets from the farm to the fridge.
10am

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Saturday June 14th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs Montgomery Biscuits
6:30pm

Minion Mania – Hoover Public Library
Join every criminal mastermind’s favorite henchmen for a program filled with Minion Mania!  All ages
10:30

Father’s Day Limited- Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Treat Dad to a train ride through the forests of Shelby County!  See railroad artifacts, memorabilia, and books in restored depots, and visit the Railroad Signal Yard.

Dad rides for ½ regular coach fare when accompanied by one or more of his children!

Admission Info:

Adults ages 12 and up – 12.84
Child ages 2 through 11 – $9.17
Family Four Pack, Two adults & Two children – save $5
Caboose – $22.94
Locomotive – $32.11

General Day and Time Info:

Board 15 minutes before departure time.
11am and 2pm

Repticon Birmingham Reptile and Exotic Pet Show – Zamora Shrine Temple
Repticon Birmingham is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise. Participate in free raffles held for enthusiasts, animal seminars, and kid’s activities.
Adults – $10
Children (5-12) – $5
4 & under – Free
10am – 4pm

Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!
In June, we will create summer silhouettes! “Draw” with black lines and fill in the rest with color!.
11am – 1pm

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.

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us in celebrating hardworking dads for Father’s Day Storytime featuring Mighty Dads. Includes activities and a Father’s Day card-making craft.
11am

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Sunday June 15th:

 Happy Father’s Day, BirminghamDaddys!!

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs Montgomery Biscuits
3:00pm

Outdoors with Dad – Birmingham Zoo
In recognition of Father’s Day, all fathers get in FREE to the Birmingham Zoo with the purchase of a full-price child’s admission ticket. Throughout the day, guests can check out Wildlife Shows, watch the Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show, experience Predator Zone, enjoy a “keeper meet and greet” in the reptile building and much more.

Repticon Birmingham Reptile and Exotic Pet Show – Zamora Shrine Temple
Repticon Birmingham is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise. Participate in free raffles held for enthusiasts, animal seminars, and kid’s activities.
Adults – $10
Children (5-12) – $5
4 & under – Free
10am – 4pm

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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: Tornado Alley, Great White Shark, To the Arctic, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar

Birmingham Zoo:

Lorikeet Aviary – Our Lorikeet Aviary has more birds than ever! Zoo guests can feed these exotic birds every day. You and your family will see these birds’ behavior as they eat nectar out of your hand.
Weekends 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

PELICAN FEEDING – A great way to see our pelicans in action is to witness them eating their favorite treats near the pelican boardwalk.

RHINO ENCOUNTER – Embark on an African adventure and experience one of the world’s most extraordinary animals, the Southern White Rhino. Watch from only feet away as our zookeepers engage in hands-on interaction with the animals inside their African-themed exhibit. Don’t miss this exciting encounter with one of the largest mammals on the planet!
Weekdays: 3pm – 3:30pm
Weekends: 11:30am – Noon & 3pm – 3:30 pm

GIRAFFE FEEDING – This up close and personal animal encounter is a memory you and your family will have for a lifetime.
Weekday: 11am – Noon
Weekends: 10am – 11am  & 2pm – 3pm

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.

52 New Things 2014. Week 22

Posted on by Angie

Our New Things for this week… What did you do?

 

Angie-
My new thing this week is Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups. Holy Awesomeness, these things are Ahh-Mazing!! Like hide in the laundry room so you don’t have to share, Ah-Mazing. Try them. You know you want to!

Kristen –
This week my New Thing is that i was too busy binge watching Season 2 of Orange is the New Black to do anything new this week. Sorry but you’re probably too busy watching it to read this anyway.

Shirley –
Any week that a new Adult Beverage is your New Thing, you know it was a good week. This week, while out celebrating Kristen’s Birthday, I ordered the Strawberry Lemonade from Five and it was Yummo!

Parenting with a PhD: Spanking

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By Kristen Berthiaume:

If you try to research how often spanking is used as a form of discipline, you’ll get 59 million different answers. It depends on the study, the ethnicity of the parents, the region where they live, religious  beliefs, etc., etc., etc. From what I can tell, spanking is used here in the south. A. Lot. Estimates of percentage of parents who spank or have spanked range from 60% to 90%. Despite the fact that spanking is used to deal with problematic behavior at least as much as, if not more than, other methods, there have been numerous research studies indicating that it doesn’t work to teach children how to behave and very well may be making behavioral problems more likely to occur in the future. A larger scale study by Gershoff (2002) reviewed 88 other studies (called a “meta-analysis”) about the effects of spanking and found numerous harmful side effects, including increased aggression and delinquency in childhood, crime and antisocial behavior in adulthood, low empathy or conscience, poor parent-child relations, and mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Research consistently shows that spanking isn’t even effective in managing short-term behavior problems for many children. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association recommend that parents not use spanking at all. Of course, you will find research studies concluding that occasional, “appropriate” (Read: non-abusive) spanking isn’t harmful but the vast majority of research in this area indicates otherwise. Anecdotally, I’ve worked with countless families who tell me that they spank regularly but that it doesn’t work (of course, most families don’t come to see me because the discipline they’re trying works for their child) – there may well be a group of parents out there who use spanking with successful results and have no need for help with behavior management).

Full disclosure: my children have never been spanked and won’t be. My husband and I do discipline them and (most days but please don’t ask about this particular week…) have success. In this article, I’ve tried to summarize some of the reasons that so many parents continue to use spanking, despite evidence that it’s ineffective for many children (and may actually be making behavioral problems worse). Do any of these reasons apply to you?

Reason #1: “It works for my kids.” For some percentage of you, occasional, well-controlled spanking may works just fine. Your kids understand that spanking is a likely consequence of having broken a rule and don’t seem overly angry at you when you administer it. Chances are, you’re also using other forms of discipline (e.g., time outs, loss of privileges, earning rewards, etc.) as the situation warrants. If things are going this well, you could probably avoid spanking altogether if you wanted to. In this case, do what you feel is best but do be aware that some research shows that negative effects of spanking aren’t apparent until later in life.

Reason #2: “My parents spanked me and I turned out fine.” That may well be and, as long as Reason #1 applies to your situation also, do what you feel is working. However, if you’re spanking because you were spanked but it doesn’t actually seem to be helping improve your child’s behavior, consider whether you’re limiting yourself too much. As parents, we need a full tool belt – (millions of) different strategies that can be applied in (millions of) different situations. And keep in mind that the tools that work with one child may be useless for another. Maybe your daughter accepts her spankings like a trooper but your son has a two-hour emotional meltdown when physical punishment is even mentioned. He might respond better to a time out or discussion about his behavior (trust me, this is punishment enough for many kids). If we want our kids to learn how to regulate their own behavior and emotions, we’d do best to use the minimal amount of intervention needed to get the point across. If your child can learn from a stern look or gentle reminder, do this. Don’t feel like you have to go through the entire spanking process just because that’s how you were parented. Remember, you want your child to make good choices even when you’re not there to provide a threat or spanking. Helping him develop awareness of his behavior and the likely natural consequences of it works best for this.

Reason #3: “My parents/pastor/spouse/child’s teacher/neighbor/best friend told me to.” Well, if your parents/pastor/spouse/child’s teacher/neighbor/best friend told you to jump off a bridge… If you’re spanking because someone else has told you that you should, reconsider this approach. You know your kids better than anyone else, with the possible exception of your spouse, and shouldn’t base important parenting decisions like this on what someone else tells you to do. First, ask yourself if you feel O.K. about spanking. If the answer is “No,” find another method to use for disciplining your kids – life is too short to spend feeling guilty. Second, think about how spanking is affecting your kids. Are they better behaved for having been spanked? If yes, Reason #1 might apply to you. If no, why are you continuing to use discipline that’s ineffective for your child? Talk to your kid’s pediatrician about help coming up with new things to try. Third, does your child seem to have anger, anxiety, or depression? Do those issues get worse after she has been spanked? If this describes your child, the spanking may actually be causing or worsening significant mood or behavioral problems. Talk to your child’s doctor about getting some help for her and stop spanking right away – it’s not having the desired effect and may be harming your child emotionally. Now, if you spank because you’re following the Bible, consider this: “Spare the rod, spoil the child” is a paraphrase of Proverbs 13:24 and many interpret it to mean that parents should spank to avoid raising bratty kids. First, peruse Exodus (specifically, 35:2) and Leviticus (specifically, 11:8; 19:19; 19:27; 24:16; 25:44) for a bunch of advice from the Bible that I can pretty much guarantee most of us aren’t currently following (We can’t touch pigskin? That’s pretty much all we do around here come football season…). As you can see, not everything that applied to society then is directly relevant today. Second, choosing not to spank doesn’t mean you won’t discipline your child in any way. There are countless other methods that don’t involve corporal punishment and haven’t been shown to have any harmful effects.

Reason #4: “I don’t really know what else to do.” If spanking doesn’t seem to be helping or is making your child’s behavior worse, don’t worry – there are other options out there and something will eventually work for your child. If you feel clueless as to what to try, talk with your child’s doctor and ask for a referral for a psychologist or therapist who helps parents manage their kids’ behavior. It may not even be necessary to directly involve your child in sessions. After taking a history and finding out more about the current problem, your therapist will help guide you through trying different discipline strategies until you find a few that help your child. Trust that something will work and attempt the techniques, even if you’ve tried them before and they didn’t seem effective. Sometimes we expect our behavioral management to work magically and overnight but discipline is a learning process. In fact, the word “discipline” comes from “disciple” (now we’re in the New Testament…) and means “to train or develop by instruction.” No one trains for anything overnight! Another benefit of working with a therapist instead of doing this by yourself is that it helps you step back and see how your child’s behavior is improving a little at a time. Once you find techniques that have some benefit and that you feel good about, you stick to them and have faith that, although your child will backslide (and so will you), over time you are not “spoiling” but guiding him to successfully walk the path toward adulthood, first with you and, later, alone.

About this column: Send your parenting- and kid-related questions my way and I’ll tell you what I can: parentingwithaphd@gmail.com Please be aware that email is not a secure method of transmitting personal information so it’s best to keep your questions general. If your question is featured, your name and email will not be published. Submitting a question does not constitute a professional relationship in any way and this column is not meant to substitute for face-to-face therapy. If you feel you’re doing the best you can and still need help, it may be time to bring in a professional. Start by talking with your child’s pediatrician to get a referral.

Kristen Berthiaume, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with Grayson and Associates. She obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Kentucky. She completed a predoctoral internship in clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a post- doctoral fellowship in the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) Program at Duke University Medical Center. She specializes in providing assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families dealing with the following issues: ADHD, learning disorders, social skill deficits, organizational problems, behavioral difficulties, anxiety, and depression. She generally focuses on behavioral and cognitive- behavioral techniques, but maintains a flexible approach to therapy. Her other day job is as mom to her six-year-old and newborn daughters and three-year-old son.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort: A Family Fun Getaway

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All of my life I’ve been vacationing on the white sandy beaches of the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast. We’ve stayed in houses, condos, hotels and some very sketchy little motels that I’m still trying to wipe from my memory.

Just a few weeks ago my family had the pleasure of staying at the Beachside Condominiums at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. To sum up our trip in 1 word. Perfect.

What we loved most about this resort, being a family of 5, was that we could check in, park our car and not have to leave again if we didn’t want to. Bike Rentals and a shuttle service made this very doable. When we checked in I downloaded the Sandestin app and was able to track the shuttles in real time so our wait time to take a shuttle around the property was never more than 5 minutes.

With 2,400 acres to explore, there is something for everyone in the family. We spent a large amount of our time each night at Baytowne Wharf, exploring all of the kid friendly fun they have there. From Arcades and a playground to a carousel and zip-lining, to ice cream and candy shops. There is a great variety of shopping and restaurants with delicious food, some offering live music on the bay, so you can see the beautiful sunset.

We are very much a “park it on the beach and enjoy the ocean view” kind of family, but if getting a rental chair and umbrella with bar service isn’t your speed (and I’m not judging) there are lots of options for fun. Choose from golf for every level of play, tennis, water sports, marina, fitness center, spa, biking and walking trails, kayaking and paddle boarding. So much to do, so little time, really.

Our condo was Beachside, but SanDestin also offers accommodations Bayside, Lakeside, and in The Village, if being on the beach isn’t your thing (again, not judging.)

This was an amazing trip for our family, it was a little bit of everything we wanted in our beach trip for this year. All topped off with a staff that was helpful and accommodating with everything we needed.

If you’re planning a family vacation, check them out. You can take advantage of their special right now getting one night free with the purchase of 4. Use code: just4U

 

 

 

Birmingham Events Calendar: June 1st – June 8th

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

You can always tell it’s summer by how packed out the weekly calendar is.. Summer Camps, VBS and Summer Movies are gearing up as well as another round of home games for our Birmingham Barons! Check out Alabaster City Fest, or some of the fun storytimes and activities happening at your local library!

Sunday June 1st:

Vulcan’s 110th Birthday Bash – Vulcan Park
Make plans to attend the BIGGEST birthday bash in Birmingham! Vulcan may be the world’s largest cast iron statue, but he still needs help blowing out his birthday candles! On Sunday, June 1, Vulcan Park and Museum will host a festive outdoor community celebration offering fun activities for the whole family in celebration of the BIG GUY’s 110th Birthday! Admission will be charged and includes admission to the party, Vulcan’s Observation Tower, Museum and a special exhibition in the Linn-Henley Gallery.
$5 all ages 5+.
4 and under and Vulcan Members are FREE!
Noon – 4pm

Alabama Phoenix Festival – Sheraton Hotel Downtown
The Alabama Phoenix Festival is a family-friendly, multi-genre, fan convention featuring celebrity guests, authors, comic book writers and artists, vendors, and much more. We have activities for people of all ages and welcome you to come join us in the fun.

Pre-registration: $20-$55 (three-day only)
On-site: $15-$65 (three-day and single day)
Children under 8 are free with the purchase of an adult membership.

To attend APF all you need is a 2014 Membership.  A Membership includes a 2014 badge access to APF 2014 events and programming, Expo Hall, Author’s Alley and Comic’s Creators Corner, with the few exceptions and restrictions.  Memberships also include the 2014 Program book and schedule (while supplies last).  You may preresgister for your 2014 3-Day Membership through  through our online store or by downloading the 2014 membership application form and mailing it to us with a check or money order.
8pm – 8pm

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Monday June 2nd:

Tot Time with Ms. Eve – Avondale Library
A fun look at the scientific method, this tot time is filled with hands-on science experiments! Join Mrs. Eve as she presents stories, songs, and crafts geared for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. 24-hour advance registration required.
10:30am

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Tuesday June 3rd:

LEGO Mini Build – Riverchase Galleria
learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home – for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only.
One free per child. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. See store for more details.
LEGO Jet Ski: begins at 5:00 pm until supplies last.

Family Tours, Africa – Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
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?

Travel across the globe to Africa!
10:30

Marsh Mud Madness, Roger Day – Avondale Library
It’s time to kick-off the summer with an explosive night of musical fun. Grab your boots! Get your hat! And join us as Roger Day, a two-time Parent’s Choice Gold Award Winner, stomps in the mud…the marsh mud!
24-hour advanced notice of attendance required.
6:30pm

Amelia the Brave – Spain Park Highschool
Amelia the Brave, was written, scored, and designed by students. This award winning show tells the story of a young girl who must cope with the sudden illness of a loved one. The story is told using puppetry, shadow puppetry, music and animation without speaking: the play is performed without one word being spoken. Come see the show judges called “luminous,” “beautifully done… sweet, fresh, and unique,” a show that “made me fall in love with theatre again.”

Special guest Dolores Hydock will be joining the program as well.
Tickets are $8 and $5 for students and will be sold at the door. No advanced ticket sales.
Tickets, concessions and theater doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.
7pm

Storytime for All Ages – Homewood Public Library
Story Time
10:30am

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Wednesday June 4th:

Big Bang Bingo – Avondale Library
It’s time to take your place and get ready for a lightning fast round of Book Bingo. You’ll be surprised at the big array of books and other prizes you may win when you yell out BINGO with a bang!
2pm – Registration Required

Mobile Dairy Classroom – Clay Public Library
Trained instructors will demonstrate how to milk a cow, describe how milk goes from the farm to the consumer, and then answer questions from the audience. This is an innovative program that brings the dairy experience directly to children. Join us for our 5th annual summer library program! We have lots of fun events planned for the whole family, whether you are participating in the reading portion of the program or not! Everyone is invited; we want the whole community to get involved, so help us spread the word! Prizes will be awarded to children, teens, and adults who are checking out library books and reading! Summer events will be held on various days and times in order to give everyone a chance to participate. A schedule of events is available on our facebook page and our web site. Sign-up BEGINS Monday, June 2nd, and continues throughout the summer. Feel free to call or e-mail us with questions.
10am – 1pm

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime featuring Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar 45th Anniversary Celebration.
11am

Family Story Time with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
Storyteller Extraordinaire – Come join Mr Mac and his musical storytime complete with puppets! All Ages, no registration required.
10:45am

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Thursday June 5th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jackson Generals
7:05pm

Summer Reading Kickoff with Roger Day – Gardendale Library
Please join us as we kick off our Fizz Boom Read Summer Reading Program with a spectacular concert by nationally acclaimed children’s songwriter/entertainer Roger Day! Get ready to sing and dance along with audience participation songs the kids will love!
6pm

Rail Safety Day – Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Free Train Rides & fun family activities!
Alabama Operation LifeSaver, the Alabama Department of Transportation, and the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum co-sponsor Rail Safety Day at the museum! Come see exhibits, safety activities, as well as train rides! 9AM – 3PM Great for the whole family!
To be eligible for the free ride, you must attend Safety talk by Operation Lifesaver before hand so come early!
Train times: 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:45 pm.
Train ride last around 1/2 hour to CR 301 and return.
9am – 3pm

TomFoolery – Clay Community Center
Tom performs stilt walking, comedic balances and pratfalls, amazing unicycle stunts, and elegant juggling routines, earning the respect and love of kids of all ages and adults of all sizes. Join us for our 5th annual summer library program! We have lots of fun events planned for the whole family, whether you are participating in the reading portion of the program or not! Everyone is invited; we want the whole community to get involved, so help us spread the word! Prizes will be awarded to children, teens, and adults who are checking out library books and reading! Summer events will be held on various days and times in order to give everyone a chance to participate. A schedule of events is available on our facebook page and our web site. Sign-up BEGINS Monday, June 2nd, and continues throughout the summer. Feel free to call or e-mail us with questions.
10am – 1pm

Mommy and Me Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Story Time for our younger patrons (birth to 30 mo.) and their lap partner.
10:30

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Friday June 6th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jackson Generals
7:05pm

Science Gone Mad – Springville Road Library
We will be performing hands-on science experiments involving light and heat. This program is intended for elementary school age children.
4pm

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Saturday June 7th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jackson Generals
6:30pm

Alabaster City Fest – Municipal Park Alabaster
Something for the entire family, young or old. A FREE day of fun, music, arts & crafts, and unique entertainment. Bring your chairs or blankets and sunscreen and stay from morning to evening. See website for complete schedule of events.

VOTED BEST ANNUAL FESTIVAL in Shelby County!
For your convenience, we have several FREE public parking areas with shuttles running to and from the festival site. Shuttles begin running at 8:45 a.m. and continue until the end of the festival. We also have reserved handicap parking available with easy access to the festival area.
Come early, stay all day! Gates open at 9 a.m. Tents and umbrellas may be used for shade during the day, but must come down before the concerts begin. Don’t forget your sunglasses and sunscreen! Remember, it is a June Music Festival in Alabama.
9am – 11pm

Alabama EDSers Summer Watermelon Festival – Homewood Park
Alabama EDSers is excited to announce we have a Summer Watermelon festival. The location is Homewood Central Park. Proceeds from the race will go toward research of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). We will have lots of old time festival games and contest, a cake walk and more! Come have fun in the sun! Everyone receives an attendance bag and the prizes are AWESOME!
Festival Admission is $5.00/person. This will give you access to food, drinks, and booths.
You can purchase tickets for games, cake walk, etc.
8:00am – 11:30

Lakeview Fire District Community Day – Lakeview Fire Station #2, McCalla
2014 Lakeview Fire District Community Day featuring a health and safety fair, car and truck show, kids zone, raffles, and door prizes. All proceeds benefit Lakeview Fire District.
8am – 12:30pm

Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!

In June, we will create summer silhouettes! “Draw” with black lines and fill in the rest with color!.
11am – 1pm

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.

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we read this enchanting book about the value of sharing.true.
11am

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Sunday June 8th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jackson Generals
3:00pm

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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: Tornado Alley, Great White Shark, To the Arctic, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar

Birmingham Zoo:

Lorikeet Aviary – Our Lorikeet Aviary has more birds than ever! Zoo guests can feed these exotic birds every day. You and your family will see these birds’ behavior as they eat nectar out of your hand.
Weekends 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

PELICAN FEEDING – A great way to see our pelicans in action is to witness them eating their favorite treats near the pelican boardwalk.

RHINO ENCOUNTER – Embark on an African adventure and experience one of the world’s most extraordinary animals, the Southern White Rhino. Watch from only feet away as our zookeepers engage in hands-on interaction with the animals inside their African-themed exhibit. Don’t miss this exciting encounter with one of the largest mammals on the planet!
Weekdays: 3pm – 3:30pm
Weekends: 11:30am – Noon & 3pm – 3:30 pm

GIRAFFE FEEDING – This up close and personal animal encounter is a memory you and your family will have for a lifetime.
Weekday: 11am – Noon
Weekends: 10am – 11am  & 2pm – 3pm

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.

52 New Things, 2014. Week 21

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We had some fun with our new thing this week! Fun in the form of a new water park and frothy drink… Which we could have used after our day at the waterpark, by the way.

 

Angie and Shirley –
We were invited over by our friends at Six Flags to preview the new Water Park they’ve opened called Hurricane Harbor. It was a blast! It was just the right size for the kids to have a fun and it didn’t feel overwhelming. Everything was super clean and the employees working the slides were great. Highly recommend check this out if you’re looking for a road trip or headed to Atlanta this summer!

Kristen-
My New Thing is a Sandia Farm-Fresh Cocktail from Hot and Hot Fish Club. Watermelon Froth. Wow!

What did you do that was fun and exciting this week?

Practical Hacks for Parents: Highchair Storage

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My kids have long since been out of highchairs but I remember what a nightmare it was keeping up with all of their bibs. They would be strewn from one end of the kitchen to the other, never clean or shoved in my diaper bag never to be seen again.

Came across this little hack that’s as easy as 1 Self Adhesive Hook. So for all of you with highchair aged kiddos, give this a try and let us know how it works.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo & idea from Under the Redlich Roof

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