Birthday parties are a big event in our kids’ lives. Finding a delicious and affordable cake is not an easy task. We’ve tried a lot of different options. The best kept secret in the cake world is Louise’s Cakes & Things in Hoover. The cakes are delicious and affordable. Case in point: I’m slightly neurotic. ... Read More
Around my house, we’ve been learning our ABC’s. Here are a few of our favorite tools:1. Our favorite book is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault . It’s colorful and clever; you go through the alphabet twice and the rhythm of the book makes for easy memory.2. ABC Tater Tots!! ... Read More
Birthday parties seem to be happening every weekend now, and we have a great way to give that gift to your friends!Instead of paying close to $5 for a bag that will most likely get thrown out, try using a reuseable grocery bag. The grocery store kinds aren’t very pretty, but Toys R Us ... Read More
Let’s face it, there are some scary people in the world. One of the hardest struggles of my life is letting go of my children and letting them go into a scary world. I am terrified of what or who may try to hurt them. The thought of one or both of them being lost ... Read More
There are so many photographers out there vying for your business… and all they ask in return is the contents of your wallet! Here at BirminghamMommy, we have found a favorite photographer in Birmingham. She is priced reasonably, as she is a mom herself and understands the financial demands that children place on you. Images ... Read More
Just a reminder:If you’re a Jefferson County resident, please take advantage of a wonderful literacy program funded by the Dolly Parton Foundation and administered by the Junior League of Birmingham. Imagination Library ~ One free age-appropriate hardcover book per month, per child, up to age 5. www.BirminghamMommy.com ... Read More
The mommies and I headed out for lunch the other day. We’re looking for healthy food, kid friendly atmosphere, and prices that won’t make the husbands complain. We headed to Newk’s in Mountain Brook, and it was delicious! It was also CLEAN. I love going anywhere that is clean, it puts me at ease instantly. ... Read More
Many of us in the Birmingham area rely on Publix. They offer a UPromise card to help rack up more money in the college account(get one now! and add the grandparents to it too!), and they seem to go out of their way to give deals to families. If you haven’t already joined their BabyClub, ... Read More
Really? You need to go potty AGAIN? You just forced 8 drops out 10 minutes ago. Newly potty trained kids everywhere are testing their mothers’ patience by insisting on using every single public bathroom in the city of Birmingham. If there’s a bathroom, my kid wants to try it out. I find it alarming how ... Read More
Tornadoes scare the crap out of me. I’ve lived in this state all my life and it doesn’t get easier. You may have seen the billboards around town. Sponsored by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), they read “Get 10 – Get Ready for Emergencies.” The signs correlate to a website to help Alabama ... Read More
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