Activities + DIY

One of the realities of the small children phase of parenting is that time for taking care of yourself is limited. I can't remember the last relaxing bath I've had and being kicked in the back by my kid...

Where to Find Fireworks :: Auburn Auburn Independence Day Celebration Celebrate Independence Day with the Entire Auburn Community! Bring your chairs and blankets, and enjoy food trucks and music. Where:: Behind Duck Samford Stadium 1840 East Glenn Avenue Auburn, Alabama 36830 Date::  Monday, July 4, 2022 Time:: 5:00...

Alabama summers generally have two settings: brutally hot and humid, or thunderstorms. When water play isn't an option and you need a change of scenery that's indoors and air-conditioned, here are some ideas to try to beat the summer...

School’s out! For me these words have always ushered in my favorite time of the year. The kids were home and we had lots of unstructured family time. “What’re we gonna do today?” wasn’t usually a problem because there...

Summer is here, and there's something about the warm (ahem...hot!) weather that automatically makes me ask, "When's our next vacation?" I know road-tripping with kids can sound daunting - you may have heard the saying, “with kids, there are...

The summer is upon us! This is Alabama's longest season, with temps in the 80s and 90s from May to October most years. If you're looking for ways to cool off, here is a list of places your family...

Warmer weather, blooming flowers and trees, longer daylight hours, and Easter are some of the many things to enjoy this spring. Our local area is hosting many fun family events and cultural festivals that you won't want to miss....

"Nature play aids children in every area of development. If you want your child to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and physically you have to build time into your life to spend outdoors.”  – Ginny Yurich A movement that requires movement! One...

As an intern at Opelika High School, I taught a unit on bird identification. My mentor teacher in biology had twenty slides of birds common to our area and required his students to learn to identify them by sight....

February is the shortest and sweetest month of the year! There are lots of opportunities to spend special time with your loved ones in these four weeks. Check out this list of local events and set a date with...