Veterans Day Parade!

Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by Angie

Lot’s of things going on this week to celebrate our Veteran’s. Watch our Facebook Page for quick updates.

In the meantime here’s the skinny on this years parade. Something fun for the whole family.

Parade begins at 1:30 pm and will start at Eighth Ave North and 19th Street and will travel down 19th Street to 5th Ave North. Will go East down 5th Ave North to 22nd Street, then South on 22nd Street to Second Avenue North. They will go West on Second Avenue to 18th Street and North on 18th Street to Sixth Avenue North.

So there you go, your parade route. Find a good spot and enjoy!

Twerds & Tweeks! It's Time for the New Moon Giveaway!

Posted on Monday, November 9, 2009 by Angie

Oh the drama. Oh the pain. Oh to read New Moon…and now to see it on the screen. We die. Oh. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – we’re moms who love Twilight. Like, we LOVE Twilight.

But you lucky gals get a chance to win some awesome New Moon swag before the show! What’s more? We’re linking this fabulous giveaway up with our November Holiday Giving Highlight, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, so it’s all for awareness of a great cause!

The New Moon giveaway will run November 9th through November 13th (giveaway will close at noon) and is open to all continental U.S. residents. As usual, if you’ve been super-lucky and won one of our giveaways within the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win. But we’ll see you at the premiere November 20th!

The giveaway includes:

An autographed picture of Peter Facinelli (Carlisle Cullen)
A super-cool “St. Marcus Day” tote
A Sea Stone Ring featuring a stone from La Push Beach and a 5×7 photo of La Push beach, compliments of Georgia at the Etsy shop Gypsy Wings – we all rock one. Now you can too!
A gift card to Rave Theatres to help out with those return trips to see the movie
A Team Jacob bookmark (hey, we know you guys are out there…somewhere)

Here’s how to enter:

Fill out the super-easy comment form below (one entry like this per day)
You can get one additional entry (not per day – just this once) by following @alexslemonade on twitter – in support of our November Holiday Giving Highlight! (please return to the comment form and let us know, along with your twitter id)
You can grab an additional entry (per day) by posting about the giveaway (with a link) on your own blog (please return to comment form below and let us know – along with the url of your post – otherwise, we won’t know)
You can get another additional entry per day by copying the following and tweeting it on twitter: Show your @alexslemonade support! Visit the awesome #NewMoon giveaway over @birminghammommy #Pfach autograph + more goodies. (return to the comment form and let us know you tweeted, along with your twitter id!)
** please note, effective immediately posting on facebook is not a way to enter. As of today (Friday, Nov. 13, you can get an additional entry just by filling out the comment form twice instead. We apologize for changing things up during the contest, but we just found out about Facebook’s new guidelines)

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Reuse and Save!

Posted on Saturday, November 7, 2009 by Angie

Finally, a reusable bag program that we can take advantage of here in Birmingham. I know that Kroger has been doing this for a while and it was only a matter of time before other stores and retailers caught on to this great incentive program.

As of November first, Target and CVS will offer customers a rebate for bringing in and using their own shopping bags. Target will offer a .5 cent discount for every saved bag.

CVS will work a little different, offering only to the participating customers in the ExtraCare program. CVS customers will also need to purchase their .99 cent “green tea bag.” Then every time you shop at CVS using their bag, or no bag at all you can swipe your EC Card and for every 4 swipes receive a $1 coupon on the bottom of your receipt for your next visit.

Finally a little incentive to remember those bags… Now if only Publix would get on board, I would really be saving some dough!

Kids Workshop from Home Depot.

Posted on Friday, November 6, 2009 by Angie

This Saturday the kids will be making a Trivet. I’m thinking a great gift idea for the Grammy!

Veterans Day Fun at McWane!

Posted on Friday, November 6, 2009 by Angie

Wednesday, November 11

School is out so bring the whole family to McWane and make your own American flags!

Then, watch the Veteran’s Day parade from our plaza! The parade starts at 1:30 pm.

All day Veteran’s FREE admission to the museum!

McWane Science Center’s parking deck will be closed during the parade.

School House Rock Live, Jr.

Posted on Friday, November 6, 2009 by Angie

A pop culture phenomenon comes to the Red Mountain Theater Company stage! The Emmy Award-winning 1970’s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs is instructing a whole new generation to “Unpack Your Adjectives” and “Do The Circulations.”

Tom, a new school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters come to life and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through beloved songs like “Just A Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction.”

November 13-15, 2009
Friday-Saturday, 7:30 PM
Saturday-Sunday, 2:00 PM
Tickets: $20

For more information or to order tickets, visit their site.

Veterans Day at the Zoo!

Posted on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by Angie

Military Appreciation Day

All active duty and retired military personnel and their dependents will receive FREE admission into the zoo on Wednesday, November 11 in honor of Veteran’s Day. Military and dependent ID’s will be required.

Homewood Holiday Open House Tonight!

Posted on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by Angie

Shopping, caroling, specials and more! Join your neighbors and friends tonight as the merchants of Edgewood welcome a little of the holiday spirit! Homewood’s Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 5th from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Patrons can enjoy special extended hours, trunk shows, artist signings and other delights – including carolers and live entertainment on 18th Street.

For more information, visit the Homewood Chamber of Commerce website

Little Harp Designs Sample Sale! Thursday Only!

Posted on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by Angie

Thursday November 5 at the Ross Bridge Town Hall from 10am-2pm. They will be selling boys and girls clothing from the fall/winter and spring/summer collections, so lots of great choices!

Sizes run from 6 months up to size 12. They offer traditional smocked garments, appliqued items, and trendier pieces made with designer fabrics, like peasant dresses and knot tops. EVERYTHING IS MARKED $35 OR LESS.

Cash and credit cards are accepted. Parking is EASY at the Ross Bridge Town Hall…right at the front door. Children are welcome…there will even be a small play area for them inside.

To check out some of their items visit their site