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...
I am not one for resolutions, I am more a goal oriented individual. I found years ago that I would write down a list of resolutions and like others, I would be dedicated to them till about mid-February and...
"I guess I really don't know what Christmas is all about. Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?" Charlie Brown asked this of his friend Linus in the 1965 CBS Christmas special, Charlie Brown Christmas.
At our...
Some of my fondest childhood memories are when my mom would take me to our local library to explore and check out books. It was always so quiet, and the tall shelves were packed with books on what felt...
Have you been looking for a list of festivities or events to celebrate this fall? Look no further! We have gathered a list of Auburn and Opelika Halloween Festivities to help your family have fun this season. Explore our...
What do two teachers and one stay at home mom choose to do with a half week in the middle of summer? Take a mom and kid beach trip, of course! A mom and kid-cation, if you will! I...
Parenthood
“Attitude Reflects Leadership”
The movie Remember the Titans resonates with me on many levels. Like Coach Bill Yoast's daughter, I was nine years old when integration was...
