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Alabama Auto Show

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It will be a beautiful show featuring the 2022 and 2023 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUVs, hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. Vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering two levels of the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Manufacturer’s reps, product specialists, and your local Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association will be on hand to assist in product education, feature comparisons, safety standards and other consumer points of interest on hundreds of makes and models . . . all under one roof.

The first 100 children under 12 present each day are eligible to receive a FREE pull-back toy car in their choice of available styles while supplies last! Visit the AmFirst booth on the show floor with your child to claim their car!

Where:

The BJCC Convention Complex

When:

Thursday March 31st
12pm – 9pm

Friday, April 1st
10am – 9pm

Saturday, April 2nd
10am – 9pm

Sunday, April 3rd
10am – 6pm

Admission is FREE

15 Easter Events and Egg Hunts Happening In Birmingham

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Easter Eggs Hunts and Events In Birmingham

Grab those Easter Baskets and make plans to attend one (or more!) of these fun Easter Events or Egg hunts happening around Birmingham, there are plenty to choose from!

UAB Dragon Egg Hunt
April 3rd | 1pm

Join UAB Athletics as it hosts the fifth annual Dragon Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 3 at PNC Field. three separate egg hunt areas for kids, additional parking accommodations and more event amenities.

Children ages 12 and under are invited to officially participate in the egg hunt and all ages are welcomed to enjoy in the fun. Pre-registration is now available online by clicking here and will allow quick access on event day. Fans are encouraged to pre-register to receive a UAB prize when you check in at the event! Prizes are available while supplies last. Gates open at 1 p.m. and the egg hunt will begin promptly at 2 p.m.

In addition to the Dragon Egg Hunt, fans can have their face painted, visit with Blaze and take photos with UAB student-athletes. There will also be inflatables, games, giveaways, and food trucks including Heavenly Donuts and more.

Bluff Park Methodist
April 9th | 9:30am

Calling all kids 5th grade and under. Bluff Park UMC is hosting our annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 9th.

Welcome and Registration for the egg hunt begins at 9:30 am and the egg hunt follows at 10:30 am. Everything will take place outdoors this year.

The Easter Bunny will be walking around for pictures.

The event takes place, rain or shine. So, please make plans to join us. We look forward to seeing you.

Easter Egg Hunt – Birmingham First Church
April 9th | 4pm

Hop on over to the President’s Lawn on Birmingham-Southern College’s campus on Saturday, April 9 at 4:00pm. You’ll find 1500 eggs, free Steel City Pops, crafts, a bounce house, live bunnies (and a silly one for pictures!), and a ton of fun with your church family. All are invited- bring a friend!

City of Helena Easter Egg Hunt
April 9th | 9am

Sponsored by The Church at Old Town and Helena Teen Council
At Joe Tucker Park
Age Group Hunts:
2 & under – 9:30 – 11 AM (this age group will have hunts on the baseball field throughout the morning)
3-7 year olds – 9:30 AM
8-12 year olds – 10:15 AM

Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny at the Greystone YMCA
April 9th | 9am – 10am

Donut, coffee and hot chocolate. Fun for the whole family! Bring your baskets and look for the golden egg for a prize.

First Baptist Church of Pinson – Bicentennial Park 
April 9th | Noon – 2pm

Family friendly Easter Egg hunt hosted by FBC of Pinson

Homewood Parks and Recreation – Homewood Athletic Complex
April 9th | 3pm – 5pm

Prizes, candy, and photos with the Easter bunny. Easter egg hunts organized by age group. First hunts start with the youngest ages at 3:30.

Medders Family Farm – Annual Spring Fling
April 9th | 9am – 3pm

100% FREE! Egg hunt WITH prize eggs and lots of candy and treat filled eggs
2 Egg hunt times available 10:30am and 2:30pm!
Both times will be for all ages (but the ages will be divided for the safety of all)

Birmingham Zoo
April 10th | 10am -1pm

HOP ON OVER to Birmingham’s biggest Easter Egg Hunt! Join us at our Easter Egg-sperience on Sunday, April 10th, from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. The Easter egg hunt will include more than 10,000 eggs hidden in Henley Park and four egg hunts offered for different age groups. Children can collect ten eggs and receive a plush bunny toy! The children’s egg hunts are free for Zoo members and included in admission for non-members.

ALSO RETURNING THIS YEAR, The Adult Easter Egg Hunt is back! Each participant will find one egg hidden on the Trails of Africa playground and bring it to our prize table to redeem their exclusive prize. The exclusive prizes included certificates provided by area businesses, special Zoo tours, memberships, and much more, valued at $50 or greater. Space is limited, so make sure you get your tickets now!

Easter Eggstravaganza at Wald Park
April 15th | 11am

Visit the baby animal petting zoo, take a picture with the Easter Bunny, make a craft and find a prize egg! This non-competitive, relaxed egg hunt is for children ages 6 and under.

Flashlight Egghunt – The Church at Liberty Park
April 15th | 6:30pm

Join us for a night of family fun as we hunt for Easter eggs! The Flashlight Egg Hunt is Friday, April 15, 2022 at 6:30pm. All children Preschool through 5th grade are invited to attend. Pizza and drinks will be provided. To register, please fill out this form

Oak Mountain State Park Easter Egg Hunt
April 16th | 9am – 4pm

It’s time for the annual Easter Egg hunt. Grab your Easter Basket and be ready to have a hopping good time! Egg hunts! Over 20,000 filled eggs! Live raptors, Marina rentals, Easter Bunny Rentals, Food Trucks, Dj and Musics, Yard games, Dog friendly, Dog egg  hunts and more!
*Regular park admission applies.

Shades Valley Community Church Easter Egg Hunt
April 16th | 10am -11am

Blue Ridge Playground (behind Shades Mountain Elementary School). We will have some snacks, drinks, and a playtime at the playground after we hunt the eggs.

City of Mountain Brook Community Easter Egg Roll
April 16th | 10am

Hop on over to the Mountain Brook Chamber’s Easter Egg Roll in the lawn in front of the O’Neal Library! Be sure to B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Basket) and join in the fun!

Easter Egg Drop  – Hueytown Chamber
April 16th | 12:30 – 2:30pm

Hop on over to Stadium Park for a family-fun Hueytown Chamber “Easter Egg Drop” with the Hueytown Fire Department Saturday, April 16, 2022

Fun-filled day for all:
*Easter Egg Drop: ages 4-10
*Easter Egg Hunt: ages 0-3

*Bring your camera for photos with Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny
*Bunny Petting Farm
*Easter Games
*Easter Crafts
*Inflatable
*Easter Totes (while supplies last)
*Food Trucks

Shades Mountain Baptist Church Special Needs Community Egg Hunt
April 16th | 9:30m – 12pm

A community egg hunt for those who have children or students with developmental disabilities.

Have an event or hunt you would like to see added to our list? Send message your info and we’ll get it added!

 

Thank you to our site sponsors, Sophia Leece and Scott Boudreaux with LAH Real Estate. For more information on what’s happening in the Birmingham Housing Market, or to schedule a free home buyer/seller consultation, you can reach them:

Sophia Leece, 205.895.9120 | sleece@lahrealestate.com
Scott Boudreaux, 205.835.9787 | sboudreaux@lahrealestate.co

 

Alabama State Fair at the Birmingham Race Course

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The Alabama State Fair is coming to Birmingham Race Course THIS SPRING with all of your favorite Daily Attractions, Special Events, Carnival Rides, Fair Foods, Discount Days, Games and much more! Alabama Spring Fair will kick off next Friday, April 1-10, 2022.

Hours:

Friday, April 1:   4 p.m. – 11 p.m
Saturday, April 2:   12 p.m. – 11 p.m
Sunday, April 3:   12 p.m. – 10 p.m
Monday, April 4:   4 p.m. – 10 p.m
Tuesday, April 5:   4 p.m. – 10 p.m
Wednesday, April 6   4 p.m. – 10 p.m
Thursday, April 7:   4 p.m. – 10 p.m
Friday, April 8:   4 p.m. – 11 p.m
Saturday, April 9:   12 pm. – 11 p.m
Sunday, April 10:   12 p.m. – 10 p.m

Admission:
$10  (13-59)
$5 Youth (5-12)
$5 Senior (65+)
$5 Military with ID

Ride Passes – $25
Saturday Passes $30

$10 wristbands on Tuesdays & 2 for 1 wristbands on Thursday!

For a full list of attractions and more information, visit the Alabama State Fair Website

 

7 U-Pick Berry Farms Near Birmingham

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Here in Alabama, we have a wonderful moderate Spring season that you should enjoy to the fullest!  Get the kids and get out!  A fun and unique activity is to go to a you-pick-your-own farm.  You get fresh air, the kids get a new activity that will not bore them, it can be educational, and it can yield some yummy foods for dinner that night!  A lot of the farms aren’t open until June, but there are some that start in April with fresh strawberries, YUM! Strawberries have a very brief season; and they start in early April here in the South. Happy Picking!

U-PICK FARMS NEAR BIRMINGHAM

Bear Mountain Blueberry Farm

Blueberries
8245 Clayton Road, Springville, AL 35146. Phone: (205) 286-2272.
Bear Mountain Blueberry Farm is a U-Pick farm located just outside the Clay city limits. They provide the buckets to use while picking and bags to take home the berries.
See website or Facebook page for current hours. Typically open mid-June and are open through July. Payment: Cash, only.

Blackburn

Blueberries (Call for exact opening date)
750 Blackburn Lane, Warrior, AL 35180. Phone: (205) 647.2420.
Open: Mid June-Early August Wednesday to Saturday Daylight hours.

Blueberry Hill Farm

Blueberries
6630 Quinton Road, Dora, AL. Phone: 205-674-7121. Alternate phone: 205-674-8424. Open: June to Aug., Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 7 p.m.

Payne’s Orchard

Peaches
Tim Tate Road, Dora, AL.
Phone: 205-648-9301. Open: July 1 to August 31, 7 am to 7 p.m.

Morgan Creek Vineyards

Blueberries
181 Morgan Creek Lane, Harpersville, AL 35078. Phone: (205) 672-2053. Open: June 15 – August 15, Blueberries. Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm. Facebook for more info

Mountain Meadow Farm

Blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries.
Mountain Meadows Farm is a small organic fruits and vegetables farm serving local customers south of Birmingham.
1824 Highway 30, Columbiana, AL 35051. Phone: 205-260-3124. Strawberries become available mid April through May, and the Blueberries and Blackberries start early June through July.

Holmestead Farm

A beautiful 95 acre “U-Pick”organic-practiced berry, fruit and vegetable farm  located at the foothills of the Talladega National Forest inscenic east central Alabama. Featuring Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums and more!
6582 County Road 7, Talladega, AL 35160. Phone: 256-404-4316. On inclement weather days visit their facebook page for updates
U-PICK / WE-PICK FARM COUNTRY STORE & MARKET.

Spring Break Fun Around Birmingham

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Staying in town for Spring Break? Check out these fun happenings right here in the ‘Ham!

See a Movie

The Backyard Leeds will be offering specials. March 21st – 24th and March 27th -31st. Get a free game of golf token with your purchase of a Drive -in movie special. Or See Below.

Candy
Popcorn
Soda
1 Movie Ticket
$18

Daytime Spring Special Group of 4 ($40)
2 Pizzas of Choice
4 Drinks
4 Games of Golf

Spring Break at McWane

Head down to McWane Science Center for an experience you’ll never forget! Immerse yourself in the Tropical Odyssey maze, dive deep in the World of Water or sit back and relax in the Imax dome theater!

Building with Bricks

Join the Alabama Center for Architecture in March as they celebrate architecture through Building with Bricks (LEGO), a design build hand’s on experience for kids and adults too.

Use your imagination to create your best architectural designs using LEGO bricks with an architect to help create the coolest building.

Architecture Exhibit – Featuring projects & architectural models from local architects and designers. Come gather inspiration for your next renovation, office, new construction, investment property or dream home. Learn how to read drawing with architects on site.
Address: Alabama Center for Architecture |109 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, Birmingham, AL

Mar 26, 2022 at 10:00 am – 03:00 pm (Sat)
Mar 29, 2022 at 10:00 am – 05:00 pm (Tue)
Mar 30, 2022 at 10:00 am – 05:00 pm (Wed)
Mar 31, 2022 at 10:00 am – 05:00 pm (Thu)
Apr 1, 2022 at 10:00 am – 05:00 pm (Fri)
Apr 2, 2022 at 10:00 am – 03:00 pm (Sat)

Go Bowling!

Sparetime Trussville. Games, Lanes Food and Fun!  Eat, bowl, and play arcade games, laser tag, and more!

Bounce.

Urban Air Trussville will be offering extended hours through April 1st.

Birmingham Sports Teams

The Birmingham Bulls will be at home on Saturday, March 26th and Thursday, March 31st

The Birmingham Squadron will be at home against The Texas Legends on Sunday, March 27th, and Thursday March 31st (last home game) against the Stockton Kings.

 

Members Only Night at McWane

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Member’s Only Night is back and better than ever! Don’t miss out on an exclusive event for McWane Members! McWane appreciates all of their members and wants to celebrate you so join them Sunday March, 27th from 5:00-6:30PM!

National Poison Prevention Week, Medication Safety Tips

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The Alabama Poison Information Center (APIC) at Children’s of Alabama handled more than 110,000 calls in 2021, answering questions about everything from drug interactions to snake bites to possible poison exposures. Leaders with the organization say that 90% of poisonings happen in the home, and more than 70% of callers get the help they need without having to visit a medical center.

March 20-26 is National Poison Prevention Week, and experts at the APIC are sharing information about medication safety. They say proper storage is one of the keys to protecting your children.

“Medications should be stored in the home, in a locked container, out of sight and out of reach of children,” Becky DeVore, a registered nurse educator with the APIC, said. “There is not a safety cap that is child proof – it is only child resistant, meaning if you give a child enough time, they can open the child-resistant caps, and parents can attest to this.”

If you have questions about a possible exposure or an interaction with any kind of poison, you can call the APIC at 1-800-222-1222. It’s open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You’ll speak with registered nurses and pharmacists trained in toxicology. Many are nationally certified. They can give you free, confidential advice about a wide range of poison-related questions.

“Any medication errors, medication exposures, plant exposures, mushrooms, snake bites, insect bites, carbon monoxide – we have a large wheelhouse, and we’re happy to help,” DeVore said.

The APIC opened in 1958 as the 14th poison center in the United States. It serves Alabamians of all ages, but many of the calls are related to children. DeVore says there are many ways to keep your kids safe, especially when it comes to medication.

-Do not take medicine in front of your children. Children will mimic their parents’ actions.
-Do not call medicine candy.
-Do not use kitchen teaspoons or tablespoons to measure liquid medication. This often results in the wrong dosage. Instead, use a syringe, which you can get from your pharmacist.
-Store medications out of sight and out of reach of children, preferably in a lock box.
-If you have guests in your home, make sure they are storing their purses or suitcases where children cannot reach them.
-Store the APIC number, 1-800-222-1222, in your phone in the event of a possible exposure.
For more information about medication safety, including a conversation about common medication errors, listen to the APIC episode of the Children’s of Alabama Inside Pediatrics podcast. To learn more about the APIC, click here to access its 2021 annual report.

About Children’s of Alabama

Since 1911, Children’s of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children, offering inpatient, outpatient and primary care throughout central Alabama. Ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s serves patients from every county in Alabama and nearly every state. Children’s is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and residency programs. The medical staff consists of UAB faculty and Children’s full-time physicians as well as private practicing community physicians.

Send a Valentine’s Card to Children’s of Alabama

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Here’s an easy way to spread some love this Valentine’s Day!!

Many children will be spending Valentine’s Day at Children’s of Alabama. Thanks to our friends at Spire, it’s easy and FREE to send a Valentine to let the patients and families know you are thinking of them and make their day special!

FOLLOW THIS LINK

Select the valentine you would like to send and fill out your information below. Cards will include your first name only and will be distributed across the hospital.

That’s it! Easy peasy!

Birmingham Consignment Sales for Spring 2022

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And just like that… it’s time to consign! Here are your sales for Spring 2022!

Alabaster:

Renewed Threads 
Alabaster First United Methodist Church

Friday, March 11th and Saturday, March 12th
Drop Off March 6th
Sale Info

Gardendale:

Kingdom Kids Consignment
Gardendale Mt.Vernon United Methodist

Public Sale Dates:
Thursday, March 10th 8am – 7pm
Friday, March 11th 8am – 5pm
Saturday, March 12th 7am – 12pm (1/2 most items)
Sale Info

Homewood:

Lil Lambs Consignment 
Trinity United Methodist

Friday, February 4th – Saturday, February 6th
Sale Info

Hoover:

Bargains on the Bluff (VIRTUAL)
Bluff Park United Methodist

Monday, February 21st 6pm – Friday, February 25th at noon.
Sale Info 

Tried N True (Riverchase TNT Sale)
Riverchase United Methodist
Seller Presale:
Wednesday, March 9th

Public Sale:
Thursday, March 10th and Friday, March 11th
Sale Info

Twice as Nice Sale 
BAMOM – Birmingham Area Mothers of Multiples –
Metropolitan Church of God

Open to the Public:

Friday, February 11th 4:30 pm to 8:30pm
Half Price Saturday, February 12th, 8:00 – 12:00
Sale Info

Homewood:

Giggle and Grace Consignment Sale 
Asbury United Methodist Church

Open to the Public:

February 11th, 8am – 6pm
February 12th, 8am – 12pm
Sale Info:

Irondale:

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

Public Sale:

Monday, February 28th 9am – 8pm
Tuesday, March 1st 9am – 6pm
Wednesday, March 2nd 9am – 6pm
Thursday, March 3rd 9am– 6pm
Friday, March 4th 9am -6pm
Saturday, March 5th 9am – 6pm

Monday, March 7th 10am – 3pm
Tuesday, March 8th 10am – 3pm
Wednesday, March 9h 10am – 3pm

Discount Day Thursday, March 10th 9am– 8pm
Discount Day Friday, March 11th 9am – 8pm
Discount Day Friday, March 12th 9am – 4pm
Sale Info

Mountain Brook:

Sweet Repeats Children’s Consignment 
Mountain Brook Community Church

Friday, February 25th  9am – 6pm
Saturday, February 26th 9am – 11am
*Saturday select items will be reduced to 1/2 price!!
Sale Info

Trussville:

Trussville Methodist Consignment Sale 
Trussville Methodist Church

Volunteer Shopping:

Wednesday, March 9th

Consignor & Special Groups Shopping:

Thursday, March 10th

Open to the Public

Friday, March 11th 8am – 7pm
Saturday, March 12th 8am – 2pm (many items are 50% off)
Sale Info

Vestavia:

Whale of a Sale (VIRTUAL)
Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church

Friday, February 17th –  February, 19th
Sale Info

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

Want to know how to make the most from the items you plan to sale, check out these tips and tricks!

 

Tips for Selling Your Home with Kids

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Whether it’s the first time selling a home or the 5th, there are always going to be challenges as you go through the selling process.

Selling a home can be stressful and difficult enough, but when you add kids into the equation of selling a home, it can make the process seem insurmountable, much like going to the grocery store or any  seemingly small task. Let’s be honest, any time you add kids into the mix, things can get tricky.

If you’re thinking of selling your home or are currently in the process and have kids, below are some of the best tips that can make the home selling process less stressful for not only your kids, but also for you!

Make Sure Your Kids Know That You’re Selling Your Home BEFORE it goes on the market

One of the biggest mistakes that sellers who have kids make is they do not share with their kids they are planning on selling their home.  Obviously at some point kids will figure out their home is being sold and the surprise can be painful for a child.

Think about it, your kids may have grown up in your home, have lots of memories in your home, and have probably made lots of friends in the neighborhood over the years.  If your child comes home from school one day and sees a for sale sign in the front yard, this can be very upsetting for him or her.  This can even lead to your child getting so upset that they do everything in their power to make sure your home doesn’t sell, such as leaving your home a complete mess.

Well before you list your home for sale, it’s strongly suggested that you inform your kids that you will be selling your home.  Explain to your kids why you’ve decided to sell your home and letting them know about your future plans can go a long way.  If you’re able, show your kids where they will be living in the future and point out some of the positive characteristics of their new home and neighborhood, they may get very excited for the move and be on board with the sale.

Prepare Your Home For The Market

When selling a home, preparing your home for the market is important.

If you’re selling a home with kids, one of the most important things to do before listing your home for sale is to make sure your home appeals to the masses.  Even though your kid may love their bright pink bedroom walls, the likelihood that the majority of buyers walking through your home will not love the bright pink bedroom walls is high.  It’s suggested that when selling a home with kids that you neutralize the colors of the rooms.  Another tip when selling a home with kids is to depersonalize the home:

Removing murals from walls
Removing the report cards, spelling tests, and other personal items from the refrigerator
Removing kid posters from bedroom walls
Removing kid themed wallpaper
Removing action figures, stuffed animals, and toys from dressers and shelves

Stage your Home

When selling a home with kids, it’s important to stage your home properly. When selling a home with kids it’s important that the rooms in your home are clearly defined as to what they are used for.  For example, a bedroom that has been used as a playroom for your kids should be converted back into a bedroom or home office.  This simple staging tip can make a huge difference as it will help appeal to the majority of prospective buyers who are walking through your home.

It’s important to remember when staging a home for a sale, less is more.  This is especially true when selling a home with kids.  There are many common features that home buyers are looking for in a home and many buyers who are unable to overlook lots of “stuff.”

Secure A Storage Unit, Facility, Or Space

Homeowners who have kids understand how fast things can accumulate.  One new toy here and another new toy there, before you know it your home is overtaken with toys and belongings.  It’s important when selling a home with kids that you secure the proper storage facility or designate a space for storage.  While you’re packing your kids belongings away make sure you do not pack away every single one of their toys but that you pack away the majority of their belongings, be sure to explain along the way that this is temporary.  Most kids will have two or three favorite toys that you can make sure are readily available for them.

One method that is becoming increasingly popular is the use of PODS, also known as a portable on-demand storage unit.  There are many variations of PODS.  One of the most popular PODS are units that are delivered to a homeowners driveway, packed with the homes belongings, and taken off site for storage.  Another popular type of POD is one that is stored on-site in the homes driveway.  PODS are becoming increasingly popular since in most cases it is less expensive than obtaining a storage facility.

Some homeowners who are selling their home with kids do not want to move their belongings into a storage facility or unit for various reasons.  If you’re unwilling to secure a storage unit or facility, it’s important that you designate a place in your home that will be used for storage.  It isn’t a good idea to store all your belongings in a bedroom or the living room, but store your belongings in an area that is not heavily used.  Some of the best places to store your belongings include;

Garage
Attic
Basement
Shed/Outbuilding

Whether you decide to purchase a storage unit or decide to designate a space for storage, it’s important that when selling a home with kids you neatly organize your belongings.  Make sure you have plenty of boxes or storage containers and also that they are clearly labeled in the event you need to find an item that has been packed away.

Prepare Your Home For Showings

When selling a home with kids, it’s important you choose a real estate agent who has experience in selling homes with kids.  A real estate agent who has sold homes in the past where there were kids involved will know how much is involved with showings and the preparation for showings.

If you happen to choose a Realtor who doesn’t have experience in selling a home when kids are involved, you should inform your Realtor that you need at least three or four hours notice for showings.  While three or four hours may not seem like enough time to prepare a home for showings, you need to remember that a seller who is not flexible with showings greatly reduces the chances their home will sell.

What specific steps should be taken to prepare a home for showings if you’re selling a home with kids?  Some of the most important tips for preparing a home with kids for showings include;

Clean floors and counters
Clean up all toys
Clean up all clothing
Check underneath dressers and beds for your kids belongings
Make sure there are no foul odors present in your home
Make all beds

It’s also important that if you have kids and you’re preparing your home for showings that you don’t neglect the outdoor living areas.  Before you leave for a showing, do a quick walk around your home and make sure there aren’t toys laying scattered throughout your yard.  The exterior of your home is the first thing a buyer will see and if your kids toys are scattered everywhere it can give a negative impression to a buyer before they even get inside your home.

Have A Game Plan For Showtime!

Now that your home is ready for showtime, it’s important you have a game plan in place.  When selling a home with kids, you need to understand that your home maybe shown several times in any given day.  This may mean that you may be away from your home for several hours throughout the day.

It’s important that you know what you and your kids will do during showings.  Some great ways to spend the time with your kids during any showings of your home may include;

Go to the movies
Go to the mall
Go to the library
Go to an amusement park
Go to a park
Go to a friends house
Go to the grocery store

If you have infants, it’s also very important that you have a bag ready and packed of the most important items your kid may need.  These items may include formulas, diapers, and toys.

Determine Whether You Want Open Houses

A lot of real estate agents will insist that homes sell as a direct result from an open house.  This statement is not true and the statistics show that less than 5% of homes sell as a direct result from open houses.  When selling a home with kids, you need to consider the PROS and CONS of open houses and determine whether they will be worth it or not.

Have questions about listing your home or how to prep it while working around the tiny humans? Our team would love to help!

Thank you to our site sponsors, Sophia Leece and Scott Boudreaux with LAH Real Estate. For more information on what’s happening in the Birmingham Housing Market, or to schedule a free home buyer/seller consultation, you can reach them:

Sophia Leece, 205.895.9120 | sleece@lahrealestate.com
Scott Boudreaux, 205.835.9787 | sboudreaux@lahrealestate.com

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