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4 Websites Every Mom Should Use

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Moms are digital, that’s just how we roll.  Technology at our fingertips means we have resources to make life easier and better.  Here’s our top 4 picks for websites every mom should be using:

1.  Southern Savers–  The grocery store is basically a mom’s second home.  A large portion of our budget goes to grocery stores, which makes this a great area to trim the budget.  Nobody compiles the shopping info  like Southern Savers.

2.  Retail Me Not–  Women shop online.  There are discount codes online.  Women should be using discount codes to save on their purchases!  This is a simple equation.  Always check retailmenot.com before you click “purchase.”

3.  Jezebel or Perez Hilton or The Onion–  Everyone needs a break from reality.  Catch up on the latest juice but make sure you don’t find yourself still sitting at the computer after 2 hours.  Make sure to include an actual news site also.  We wouldn’t want you to be one of those suckers who thinks The Onion’s stories are real.

4.  Facebook–  We need to connect, and there’s no easier way than Facebook.  Moms today are different; we don’t chat over the fence.  We login, we text, we are digital.  Facebook is a great way to stay in the know on your friends’ lives.

****BirminghamMommy.com is, of course, the utmost important website on the face of the planet.  We didn’t think it would be fair to compete since we were making the list.  You know, biased and all.

What sites so you have bookmarked?

BigBham: Private Lessons from Swimwell

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$100 for $200 in Private Lessons from Swimwell
Click Here to Purchase

About This Deal

With this great deal, you can get 4 private swimming lessons for only $100 (a $200 value); or you may purchase 2 deals for an additional 4 lessons at this same great price!

With the spring-time weather introducing a summer of fun-in-the-sun activities, it is the perfect time to sign up for private swimming lessons from the one-of-a-kind Swimwell, LLC. It is their vision that any person who wants to learn how to swim can do so and enjoy it! This is a program that puts the FUN in the FUNdamentals. Their motto is to replace the fear of swimming with skill and knowledge.

The Swimwell LLC Aquatic School will guide the student into a world of knowledge and understanding of their bodies and how it interacts in an aquatic environment. Swimwell will eliminate all myths and most fears that hinder the student from achieving.

The Fine Print

  • Promotional value must be used between May 2nd 2011 and June 3rd 2011
  • Must complete swim lessons within a two week period. (2 per week for 2 weeks or 4 in a week)
  • Up to 2 children for the private lessons
  • Lessons by appointment only
  • No make-up classes for cancellation of appointments
  • Two vouchers per household (family). May buy additional as gifts
  • May purchase two vouchers for a total of 8 lessons per person/householdCall to schedule classes. Subject to availability.
  • Lessons take place on the campus of Lakeshore Foundation Olympic training site (see redemption location on right of deal)
  • View the standard terms that apply to all deals (unless noted)
  • No cash value / No cash back
  • Entire value must be used in one visit
  • Tax and gratuity are not included
  • Cannot be combined with other promotions or offers
  • Including all DealCoop.com Terms of Sale

Birmingham Events Calendar: Postponed

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We had quite a week last week and it has left our city and surrounding areas a mess (to say the least.) Due to all of the damage around the city, the power outages and closings, we are going to postpone our events calendar for this week.

We are leaving our list of local attractions up, but please make sure to check before you go, just in case. As we confirm some events we’ll update via Facebook and Twitter!

Don’t forget, if you head out to the McWane Science Center you can get free admission! Bring in supplies for tornado relief efforts & receive complimentary admission to the museum. Must bring at least 1 item per 1 admission. Must be one of the following: toothbrushes, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, soap, toilet paper. Free admission must be redeemed on drop off date.

Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

Itty Bitty Magic City –
The mini-sized Magic City – complete with buildings and factories – encourages young learners to explore new skills as they join the cities’ workforce. By dressing up in a favorite career costume and becoming a steel worker, doctor, pilot scientist or train conductor, preschoolers take one small step into the world around them. While operating cranes, turning gears, pulling pulleys, and building structures – to name just a few of the hands-on activities – children expand their understanding of themselves as they experience how objects behave and how their own actions affect the objects around them. Little explorers are free to navigate this active learning area at their own pace, allowing creativity, fun and discovery to flourish in the Itty Bitty Magic City!

NatureScope –  Explore the great outdoors from inside the museum. McWane Science Center and the Birmingham Audubon Society are partnering to create a new exhibit called NatureScope. Explore the science of the birds and the bugs in this new area! Get up close and personal with some resident creepy crawlies! Learn what role insects play in our ecosystem with the decomposition chamber. Meet large bugs including emperor scorpions, a tarantula, and even a giant African millipede!

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

Butterfly Encounter – Seasonal exhibit allows visitors to walk around emperors, monarchs, admirals, painted ladies, variegated fritillaries, zebra longwings and tiger swallowtails to name a few. Head to the Zoo to watch butterflies emerge from their cocoons with wings unfolding for the first time right before your eyes

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

Sea Lion Splash Show – Daily 11am and 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.

A Mother's Shade of Green: Even Little Hands Can Make a Difference…

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How to Teach your Kids about Reusing, Reducing and Recycling at Home.

By Kate Agliata:

In honor of Earth Day, I was invited to speak to each of my children’s classes about the importance of recycling. I gathered up the facts, brought in some examples, and even had them participate in a game. In previous years, I’d been shocked to learn how few children actually recycled at home, or even knew much about it. Yet, this year I was amazed by their knowledge, and also with the incredible examples of their recycling many shared.

As parents we work to shield our children from the harsh realities associated with many of the world’s challenges. As adults, we are able to see how dangerously threatened our environment has become. Every year, the United States generates approximately 235 million tons of waste—about 5 pounds of trash per person per day. Sadly, less than one-quarter of it is recycled. The majority of it is either burned or buried in landfills. We watch the news, we read the articles, and we talk to our friends—we can fathom the potential health concerns related to pollution, chemicals, and toxicity. We are able to make healthy and educated decisions daily based on our ability to comprehend the world around us. Our children however, are not yet capable of processing such enormity—nor would we want them to! Yet, I continually see that they are capable of understanding some of the core issues of concern, especially those that are close to home, such as trash and recycling. They do realize that carelessness most often leads to consequences. As I have seen firsthand, many children are excited about getting involved and learning about the positive changes that help us to live a greener, and healthier way of life.

We too, can help teach our children about these necessary changes. By working as examples for them to follow and by discussing with them the facts, as well as the potential solutions, we are giving our children an incredible head start in practicing lifelong green living habits. Use the explanations, ideas and tips below to begin a discussion with your children about the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. A great way to begin the conversation, and to get them thinking, is to ask them if they have ever wondered what happens when they throw out a piece of trash. Do they know where it goes? What do they think happens to it?

Landfills

When we throw garbage out, it is picked up by a garbage truck and then buried in a landfill. A landfill is a huge hole in the ground that is filled up with trash. The garbage can stay in the landfill for a really long time. It can also make the water and soil underneath of it very unclean and also unhealthy. This can hurt plants, animals, and even people.

We can all work together to make less trash. Making less garbage and learning others ways to get rid of things helps us all to take better care of our Earth.

Reduce

Reducing the amount of things we buy and use on a daily basis means we will have less to throw away. When we avoid making garbage in the first place, we don’t have to worry about disposing of waste or recycling it later.

Examples about how we can reduce our waste:

  • Writing/coloring on both sides of a piece of paper
  • Using a reusable cup or water bottle instead of a juicebox
  • Bringing lunch to school in a lunch box instead of a paper bag
  • Bringing our own bags to the store for purchases, or saying, “No thanks, I don’t need a bag,” when we buy an item that doesn’t require a bag
  • Only taking servings of food we are sure we will eat.

Reuse

Reusing means to keep using the same item as many times as you can instead of throwing it out. This also helps to take care of the Earth.

Examples of reusing:

  • Passing on clothing that we have outgrown to our siblings or others who can use them.
  • A yard sale: selling items that we no longer need to people who have a use for them.
  • Donating old toys or clothes to a charity
  • Using an old glass jar to hold pencils, markers or paintbrushes
  • Reusing gift bags or wrapping paper for new presents

Recycle

Recycle means to find new ways to use old things. If you aren’t already recycling at home, now is the time to start! Check with your town to learn about possible recycling services, or call Waste Management at 205-841-2740 to arrange for curbside recycling. Set up a small bin in your kitchen or garage and teach your children about household items that can go into the recycling bin instead of the trash.

Examples of items that can be recycled:

  • Glass bottles
  • Plastic water bottles
  • Detergent bottles
  • Cereal boxes
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Plastic yogurt cups
  • Plastic toys

About Kate:

Kate, a freelance writer and mother of two, most often finds creative inspiration in writing, but occasionally at the bottom of an empty wine glass. She has hijacked her family’s former lifestyle and is in the midst of creating a simpler and greener approach to life. To follow her family’s challenges and successes in this endeavor, visit her blog, at Kate’s Musings. She and her family have lived in Birmingham since 2009.

Birmingham Area Tornado Relief Donations

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I’ve spoken with so many people over the past 12 hours that want to help the victims of yesterdays historical and horrific weather. We have been in contact with many local businesses that are willing to accept donations that we will then collect to distribute to families and shelters in need of supplies.

Here is what we are collecting bases on what the volunteers are coordinators have indicated are their most needed items. These are items that are going to be static needs for quite sometime.

Baby/Kids Supplies – (New and Packaged)
Diapers
Wipes
Formula
Misc Baby Needs, lotion, shampoos, sippy cups bottles
Books
Small Toys

General Household Items (New and Packaged)
Paper towels
Toilet Paper
Garbage Bags
Wash Cloths
Towels
Blankets (gently used and clean are ok)
Ziploc Bags
Hand Sanitizer

Toiletries – (New and Packaged)
Shampoo
Soap
Deodorant
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Feminine Hygiene Products
Brushes

Miscellaneous
Medical Supplies
Band Aids
Peroxide
Tylenol
Sunscreen
Work gloves
Work boots
Wet Wipes
Flashlights
Batteries

Food
Non Perishable Canned or boxed food
Gatorade
Fruit Cups
Gummy snacks for kids
Granola Bars

Clothing is in abundance, we will now be taking (new only) undergarments for men women and children.

Here is where you take it:

Instant Sign Center –  Trussville
1930 Edwards Lake Rd # 118
Birmingham, AL 35235-3719 –
(205) 661-9693

Granmothers Joy – Mountain Brook
81 Church St # 102
Mountain Brook, AL 35213-3735
(205) 870-4027

Painted By U  – Hoover
1713 Montgomery Hwy South Suite 139
Hoover, AL 35244 205-988-8933

Hart and Soul Coffee Shop – Homwood
Oxmoor Road near Dreamcakes

Music Focus Four – Pelham (behind the Golds Gym) M-F 8am – 5pm
241 Commerce Parkway

Prince Wimbley Productions – Chelsea, residential.
1000 Kingston Road
Chelsea AL, 35043

Samford University – Brooks Hall for faculty, students and staff

North Highlands Baptist Church in Hueytown
4851 15th Street Road
Hueytown, AL 35023-5767
(205) 491-7921

Sign Sealed Delivered – Alabaster
844 Highway 31 S Ste F
Alabaster, AL 35007
205-621-4740

YMCA – Trussville
5920 Valley Road
Trussville, AL 35173-1071
(205) 655-2224

YMCA – Pelham
2610 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124-1323
(205) 664-3455

Bryant Art Gallery – Greystone
Hwy 280/119
5361 Highway 280 South, Ste 109
205-408-4402

If you have multiple cases of water, we are coordinating with the Junior League of Birmingham and you can drop those cases off at:

Junior League Building –
2212 20th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35223-1000
(205) 879-9861

Specifically to help Kids – Check out Shoes Boxes for Kids – Working to create packages filled with coloring books, crayons, go-fish games, small stuffed animals for the smallest victims of the devastating storms in Alabama.

We’ll be updating this list as we have more information and drop locations – We’ve covered most of the areas in the city so now it’s in your hands, please take a moment to look around and see what you have on hand or in a stock pile that you can donate!

DOGingham is helping Alabama pets donate extra supplies like crates, leashes, litter etc. Email dogingham@yahoo.com.

Thanks to everyone in advance for helping with this effort!!

Bargain Carousel Sneak Peek!

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For the past couple of years BirminghamMommy.com has had the pleasure of taking a sneak peek at the marvelous treasures at Bargain Carousel.  This year we nearly fainted when we saw the amazing items and deals!  My favorite was a cute H&M dress with tags on for $4!  Also spotted were New With Tags sandals that retail for $90, only $9. The childrens’ clothing was phenomenal, high quality and priced to sell. So much stuff was brand new!  Scroll down and check out the smocked Auburn dress for only $12!

Medical Minute: Infertility Causes

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As mothers, we understand the joy of having a child.  Imagine the pain of not being able to fulfill that dream.  Infertility affects about 12 percent of couples of childbearing age. This is not just a woman’s concern, men suffer the effects too and a problem with the male is often the sole cause, or a contributing cause, of infertility in about 50 percent of infertile couples. About one-third of infertile couples have more than one cause or factor related to their inability to conceive. About 20 percent of couples have no identifiable cause for their infertility after medical investigation.

What causes infertility?

Many different factors and problems can cause infertility, including problems in the female reproductive system, the male reproductive system, or a combination of the two. The following are some of the conditions or factors that are associated with infertility:

  • female factors
    • ovulation dysfunction
      With this condition, the woman’s reproductive system does not produce the proper amounts of hormones necessary to develop, mature, and release a healthy egg.
    • anatomical problems
      Abnormal development or function of the female anatomy can prevent the egg and the sperm from meeting. The most common anatomical problem is blockage of the fallopian tubes. Other anatomical problems may include the presence of pelvic scar tissue from previous surgeries or infections.
    • endometriosis
      Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that lines the uterus develops outside the uterus, usually on other reproductive organs inside the pelvis or in the abdominal cavity. Each month, this misplaced tissue responds to the hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle by building up and breaking down, resulting in internal bleeding which can cause scar tissue to form and affect reproductive organ function.
    • birth defects
      Abnormal development and function of reproductive organs resulting from birth defects can affect fertility. One of the most common reproductive system birth defects occurs following a woman’s exposure to DES (diethylstilbestrol) taken by her mother during pregnancy. In years past, DES was given to women at risk for pregnancy loss. Fetal DES exposure often causes abnormal development of the uterus and cervix.
    • infection
      Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is caused by a type of bacteria such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. PID can affect the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or the ovaries. It can lead to pelvic adhesions and scar tissue that develops between internal organs, causing ongoing pelvic pain and the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy (the fertilized egg becomes implanted outside the uterus).
    • immunological problems
      A problem with a woman’s immune system can lead to pregnancy loss. Antibodies (immune or protective proteins) in a woman’s system can fail to recognize a pregnancy, or there may be an abnormal immune response to the pregnancy. Women can also develop antisperm antibodies which attack and destroy sperm.
  • male factors
    • low or absent sperm production
      Without proper numbers of healthy sperm, the chance of fertilization is decreased.
    • abnormal sperm function
      Sperm must have proper motility and the ability to penetrate the egg.
    • varicocele
      This is a condition in which varicose veins develop around the testes. It is a very common cause of male factor infertility and is usually treatable and reversible with surgery.
    • lifestyle
      Use of recreational drugs (i.e., marijuana, cocaine), heavy alcohol use, cigarette smoking, certain medications, and excessive heat to the genital area (as in hot tubs) can affect sperm quality and function.
    • hormonal disorders
      Improper male hormone or endocrine function can affect sperm production and fertilization ability.
    • chromosomal defects
      Certain chromosomal abnormalities are associated with male infertility.
    • birth defects
      Abnormalities in a man’s reproductive system can occur during fetal development. Some birth defects are due to a man’s exposure to DES (diethylstilbestrol) taken by his mother during pregnancy.
    • immunological problems
      A man may have antisperm antibodies (immune or protective proteins) which attack and destroy sperm
Infertility can be brutal on a couple or a family as a whole, men and other siblings are not immune to the emotional roller coaster. It can become consuming and can cause depression and many experts advise trying to limit the amount of time you and your partner talk about your infertility. To prevent it from taking over, try to discuss it only during your cycle, let out all of your emotions, frustrations, fears and tears, then spend some quality time having fun together. Learning to manage your day to day can help minimize the emotional toll it can have on your family.
Stay tuned for our next series on diagnosis and treatment of infertility.

Birmingham Area Summer Movie Guide

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We love movies, and we really love movies when they are free or discounted. Many of our local theaters and parks will be hosting their summer series again this year for kids and families. We’ve got the rundown on what’s going on when and where!

Here are the specifics on the deals at each theater, followed by a list of shows and dates:

Rave Motion Pictures – Patton Creek and Lee Branch – Free Admission, first come first served. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10am. * Make sure to keep your stub from the Free Family Film Festival. You’ll be able to get a kids ticket for just $4 on a return trip. Must be used on or before the following Monday – See box office for more details.

Amstar Cinemas – Alabaster – Admission is $3 per person, price includes Movie, Drink and Popcorn. All movies will start at 10am, box office opens at 9:30. Seating is limited, first come first served.

Regal Cinemas – Trussville – $1 per person. Movies will start at 10am. Seating is limited, first come, first served. *A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Will Rogers Institute.

Carmike Cinemas – Summit – Admission is $1 per person, a kids combo will be available for $4, it includes popcorn, drink and snack/sweet. All movies will start at 10am. Seating is limited, first come first served.

The Edge 12 – Free Family Film Festival. 10am on Tuesdays and Wednesday. Seating is limited, first come first served.

Homewood Park – Free Friday Flicks. Bring your blankets and chairs out for family movies throughout the summer. Concessions available for purchase.

Helena Amphitheater – Sundown Cinemas show starts at 8pm. No Outside Food allowed

Veterans Park – Valleydale Road, Hoover – Friday Night Movies. Movies will start at approximately 8:15 – to check for updates or cancellations call: 739-RAIN

Alabama Theater – Saturday Children’s  Matinee – Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for children under 12. Shows are scheduled for 2pm (show times may vary due to scheduling, check before you go)

Summer Movie Schedule:

Tuesday May 31st

Amstar Alabaster – How to Train your Dragon
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – MegaMind
Edge 12 – The Polar Express, Shrek 2

Wednesday June 1st

Amstar Alabaster – How to Train your Dragon
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – MegaMind
Edge 12 – The Polar Express, Shrek 2

Friday June 3rd

Homewood Park – How to Train your Dragon
Helena Amphitheater – Despicable Me

Tuesday June 7th

AmStar Alabaster – MegaMind
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Yogi Bear
Regal Trussville – Tales of Despereaux and Chronicles of Narnia
Edge 12 – Horton Hears a Who, ET

Wednesday June 8th

AmStar Alabaster – MegaMind
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek Yogi Bear
Regal Trussville – Tales of Despereaux and Chronicles of Narnia
Edge 12 – Horton Hears a Who, ET

Thursday June 9th

Carmike Summit – Hotel for Dogs

Friday June 10th

Homewood Park – Shrek
Helena Amphitheater – Shrek Ever After
Veterans Park, Valleydale Road Hoover – Megamind

Tuesday June 14th

Amstar Alabaster – Monster’s Vs. Aliens
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Regal Trussville – Cats and Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore and Megamind
Edge 12 – Chicken Run, Shrek the Third

Wednesday June 15th

Amstar Alabaster – Monster’s Vs. Aliens
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Regal Trussville – Cats and Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore and Megamind
Edge 12 – Chicken Run, Shrek the Third

Thursday June 16th

Carmike Summit – How to Train your Dragon

Friday June 17th

Homewood Park – Wizard of Oz
Helena Amphitheater – Iron Man 2

Saturday June 18th

Alabama Theater – Ramona and Beezus

Tuesday June 21st

Amstar Alabaster – Despicable Me
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Marmaduke
Regal Trussville – Alpha and Omega and Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Edge 12 – Rugrats the Movie, Home Alone

Wednesday June 22nd

Amstar Alabaster – Despicable Me
Rave,Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Marmaduke
Regal Trussville – Alpha and Omega and Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Edge 12 – Rugrats the Movie, Home Alone

Thursday June 23rd

Carmike Summit – Kung Fu Panda

Friday June 24th

Homewood Park – E.T
Helena Amphitheater – Madagascar 2
Veterans Park Valleydale Road, Hoover – Life as We Know It

Saturday June 25th

Alabama Theater – The Wizard of Oz

Tuesday June 28th

Amstar Alabaster – Tales of Despereaux
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Ramona and Beezus
Regal Trussville – Charlotte’s Web and Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Edge 12 – Anastasia, Shrek

Wednesday June 29th

Amstar Alabaster – Tales of Despereaux
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Ramona and Beezus
Regal Trussville – Charlotte’s Web and Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Edge 12 – Anastasia, Shrek

Thursday June 30th

Carmike Summit – Madagascar 1

Friday July 1st

Homewood Park – Despicable Me
Helena Amphitheater – How to Train your Dragon

Tuesday July 5th

Amstar Alabaster – Kung Fu Panda
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Regal Trussville – Furry Vengeance and Shrek, Forever After
Edge 12 – Pokemon, How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Wednesday July 6th

Amstar Alabaster – Kung Fu Panda
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Regal Trussville – Furry Vengeance and Shrek, Forever After
Edge 12 – Pokemon, How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Thursday July 7th

Carmike Summit – Madagascar 2

Friday July 8th

Homewood Park – The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Helena Amphitheater – Footloose

Saturday July 9th

Alabama Theater – Space jam

Tuesday July 12th

Amstar Alabaster – Muppets Take Manhattan
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Regal Trussville – Kitt Kittridge and Despicable Me
Edge 12 – Charlotte’s Web, Despicable Me

Wednesday July 13th

Amstar Alabaster – Muppets Take Manhattan
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Regal Trussville – Kitt Kittridge and Despicable Me
Edge 12 – Charlotte’s Web, Despicable Me

Thursday July 14th

Carmike Summit – MegaMind

Friday July 15th

Homewood Park – Over the Hedge
Helena Amphitheater – Racing Stripes
Veterans Park Valleydale Road, Hoover – Yogi Bear

Saturday July 16th

Alabama Theater – Aquamarine

Tuesday July 19th

Amstart Alabaster – Shrek 3
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Gulliver’s Travels
Regal Trussville – Gulliver’s Travel  and How to Train your Dragon
Edge 12 – Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius – Night at the Museum

Wednesday July 20th

Amstar Alabaster – Shrek 3
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Gulliver’s Travels
Regal Trussville – Gulliver’s Travel  and How to Train your Dragon
Edge 12 – Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius – Night at the Museum

Thursday July 21st

Carmike Summit – Monsters V. Aliens

Friday July 22nd

Homewood Park – Chicken Run
Helena Amphitheater – Megamind

Saturday July 23rd

Alabama Theater – Aliens in the Attic

Tuesday July 26th

Amstar Alabaster – Alvin and the Chimpmunk The Squeaquel
Regal Trussville – Pirates who Don’t Do Anything and Marmaduke
Edge 12 – Rugrats in Paris,  Shrek Forever After

Wednesday July 27th

Amstar Alabaster – Alvin and the Chimpmunk The Squeaquel
Regal Trussville – Pirates who Don’t Do Anything and Marmaduke
Edge 12 – Rugrats in Paris,  Shrek Forever After

Thursday July 28th

Carmike Summit – Shrek 1

Friday July 29th

Homewood Park -Rango
Helena Amphitheater – The Blind Side
Veterans Park Valleydale Road, Hoover – Grown Ups

Saturday July 30th

Alabama Theater – Tooth Fairy

Tuesday August 2nd

Amstar Alabaster – Charlotte’s Web
Regal Trussville – Ramona and Beezus and Yogi Bear
Edge 12 – Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron, Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Squeakuel

Wednesday August 3rd

Amstar Alabaster – Charlotte’s Web
Regal Trussville – Ramona and Beezus and Yogi Bear
Edge 12 – Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron, Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Squeakuel

Thursday August 4th

Carmike Summit – Shrek 2

Friday August 5th

Homewood Park – Tangled
Helena Amphitheater – Tangled

Saturday August 6th

Alabama Theater – E.T.

Thursday August 11th

Carmike Summit – Last Airbender

Saturday August 13th

Alabama Theater – National Velvet


Event of the Week – Earth Day Celebration, Birmingham Botanical Gardens

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Keeping with our Green Theme this month we have chosen the Birmingham Botanical Gardens annual Earth Day Celebration as our event of the week.

Alabama’s longest continually-running Earth Day event brings education to life with unique, educational activities for kids, families and the young at heart. The day will be filled with hands-on, interactive fun and games provided by The Gardens and like-minded organizations. Learn what makes native plants so vital to our environment, how to help protect plant pollinators, why sustainable gardening matters and how outdoor activities can improve your quality of life.

This year’s celebration will be held Sunday, May 1st from 1pm – 5pm

Bargain Carousel is here again! Birmingham's fave sale

Posted on by Angie

It’s that time of year again!  Our favorite 1000 family yard sale is this weekend, and we’re already lacing up our shopping shoes.  And this year there’s an exciting announcement… the sale will be held at the Riverchase Galleria! (In the vacant dept store area)  BirminghamMommy.com is always proud to help spread the word about an event that is beneficial to everyone involved.  We’re even going to get a sneak peek of the goodies!  Don’t worry, we’ll post some pictures and video so you can get excited about shopping.

The Junior League of Birmingham’s Bargain Carousel provides shoppers with quality items at affordable prices.  The proceeds raised at Bargain Carousel are returned to the community through the JLB’s 30 Community Projects.

  • Over 3,000 volunteer hours
  • Over 5,000 shoppers
  • Over 100,000 items for sale

Sale dates and times:

  • SAVE THE DATE for the Bargain Carousel Preview Party, Thursday, April 28 – 6:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Saturday, April 30, 2011  –  8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Sunday, May 1, 2011  –  1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (ALL items 1/2 off!! – No Cover Charge)

Sale Location:

  • Riverchase Galleria – vacant anchor store

Items on sale at Bargain Carousel:

  • Clothing
  • Infant Furniture
  • Toys
  • Appliances
  • Kitchen Items
  • Outdoor/Sporting Goods
  • Furniture
  • Electronics
  • Books
  • Linens

BirminghamMommy will be at the Preview Party, would you like to come too?  We have 2 tickets for one lucky winner!  Here’s how to enter:

1.  Comment here, 1 entry total
2.  Thank the Junior League of Birmingham for the tremendous effort this sale takes on their Facebook page, 1 entry total
3.  Tweet this:  ” @BirminghamMommy has the scoop on @JLBirmingham and Bargain Carousel! ”  1 entry total
4.  Heck, it’s for a good cause… go ahead and comment here one more time!  We’ll count 2 entries!!

Good luck!  We’ll announce the winner Tuesday night!

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