Christmas Village

Posted on Sunday, November 1, 2009 by Angie

Always a seasonal favorite! The Christmas Village is back at the BJCC, get ready to stock up on some great gifts and maybe a thing (or 2!) for yourself!

November 4 – 8, 2009

Wed. 9am – 4pm VIP Hours hours do not change you must have an advance ticket.

November 5-8,

Thurs. – Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. noon-5pm

Early Bird Advance Tickets enter 1 hour earlier than times above!

Ticket prices are $10.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children (6-12) Under 6 is free. The private shopping day ticket price is $20.00. (Includes shopping bag and entrance to the show.)

Model Trains at McWane!

Posted on Friday, October 30, 2009 by Angie

It’s time for the little ones to put on those Engineer hats and hit up the Model Train Exhibit at McWane, opening November 7th.

Discover trains of every shape and size inside this popular exhibit which features over a dozen different train displays. Sets include several tiny trains that are built to scale with surrounding cities and scenes including the LG&W that depicts central Alabama in the 1950’s and even a magical Harry Potter layout!

A variety of larger trains are also on display including an O-scale set with an elevated track, a huge G-scale floor-level set, and a beautiful, three-level G-scale mountain layout with a circus train!

Every set in the exhibit is designed to scale with the size of the trains. The meticulous detail of the scenery including covered bridges, downtown storefronts and of course, several train stations will keep your family entertained for hours!

Disney on Ice Discount

Posted on Friday, October 30, 2009 by Angie

If you don’t win the family 4 pack that we’re giving away, you can always get a great deal this way!

Family 4-Pack Offer – 4 tickets for $50
Just use the code SPECIAL when ordering tickets (HERE or by calling 1-800-745-3000)
This discount offer is only available on the $24 and $15 price levels and for the following performances: Thursday Nov 5th at 7pm, Friday Nov 6th at 7pm, and Sunday Nov 8th at 2pm.

For more information on Disney on Ice, see their site.

Lego League!

Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 by Angie

Who Knew? Head on over to Alabaster library and let the kiddos play with Legos in their mobile unit.

10 Years old and younger are welcome. Tuesday, November 3, 4:00 – 4:45.

Giveaway!! Family 4 pack of tickets to Disney on Ice!

Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by Angie

All you have to do to enter is head to our Facebook page and write on our wall! You have to be a fan to write on the wall, so if you’re not already make sure to do that. How could you not want to be friends with us?!? We give you all the best info AND free stuff!

*You can enter once per day by commenting on our Facebook wall.
*Contest starts on 10/28/09 and will end at 11:59pm on 11/1/09.
*Winner will be announced on 11/2/09 and will need to coordinate with us on how they want to pick their tickets up. The show runs 11/4-11/8. For details on shows, go here.
*For an extra entry, come out to see us at the MOMS Open Market Show on Sunday 11/1/09 and fill out an entry form. We’d love to meet you! (And there will be other giveaways at the show that are door prizes!)

As always, if you’ve won one of our fabulous prizes in the past 30 days, you’re not eligible. But your friends are! Get them to enter!

For details on our giveaway rules and privacy policy, head to “About Us” at our site.

Disney on Ice is here! (Free tickets are too!!)

Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 by Angie

Disney on Ice is here!!
Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic
Join the celebration as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You’ll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and many Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from The Lion King; Mulan; and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you’ll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!

Ticket prices range from $15-$75, and are on sale now here.

Dates are Nov. 4 – Nov. 8.

Make sure to check back with BirminghamMommy.com daily and on Facebook to enter our contest for a free 4 pack of tickets! Valued at $100!

Birmingham Mommy: Gift Ideas- Thumbprint Necklaces

Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 by Angie

The holiday season is upon us which means it’s time to find some thoughtful and creative gift suggestions. At BirminghamMommy.com we’re always on the lookout for a unique gift that won’t break our budget. We’ll be showcasing some of these finds for you!

Our first find is a Thumbprint Necklace. It’s adorable, thoughtful, and affordable! Grandparents will flip for it, and really anyone who is close to your kiddos will love it. (I had one made for my mom, mother-in-law, and snuck one in for myself too!)
All you do is take your kid(s) in, do a quick thumbprint and then wait a few days for the kiln to do it’s magic to the silver. And for $40 for up to 4 small thumbs, it’s a great deal.

So head to Do*It*Yourself Crafts in Homewood and let the friendly staff help you get started. My mom and MIL LOVED their necklaces! It’s kind of a modern take on the traditional birthstone necklaces from our grandmothers’ days. DIYC’s website is here, in case you need directions.

**Special TIP*** You get 4 smalls for $40, so if you only have one child, you could make 4 necklaces, 2 kids could make 2.

Trick or Treat at Whole Foods!

Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 by Angie

Stop in for a Halloween Storytime with Miss Emma, then trick-or-treat through each department! Pick up your treat bag at customer Service and shop around each department for treats! Don’t forget your costume, they’re required!!

Friday, October 30

Storytime starts at 10am – Can’t make it? No worries! Trick or Treat anytime throughout the day.

Whole Foods Market on Hwy 280.

M.O.M.S – Mom's Open Market Show!

Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009 by Angie

Want to get a head start on your Holiday Shopping?

This Sunday, November 1st, 2pm – 4pm come out to the Welcome Center at Ross Bridge and take advantage of some great products for sale by local Moms.

Here is a sneak peak at some of the vendors planning to be there …Too Sassy, KnickNats Designs, Thirty-One Gifts, Sew Adorable, Bergie Bows, Disney Vacations, Sassy Polka Dots, Pampered Chef, Twisted Tiara and Tastefully Simple!!!

BirminghamMommy.com will also be there, so stop by say Hi! and register for our upcoming giveaways!

We’ll see you there!

Pottery Barn gets Spooky!

Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2009 by Angie

Celebrate Halloween at the Pottery Barn Kids at the Summit.

They will be turning their weekly storytime on Tuesday October 27th into Halloween themed reading.

11:00am

A special Spooktakular Sing Along is scheduled for Friday, October 30th. Go sing dance and play at this very special concert. Costumes are encouraged.

2 Showtimes! 10am and 11am

See you there!