Being a Mom

I’m 20 weeks pregnant with a precious little boy the day that I’m writing this. I should be happy, but I’m not. I’m cracking under the weight of all this. The other morning my husband asked me why I...

I don’t think I’ve officially said it on here, but our little family is beginning the adoption process! The decision to begin this process is what can only be described to be straight from God: there are so many...

Football games and tailgating are just one way to spend your family time in the fall. Whether you want to avoid the gameday crowds, find something to do on an away game weekend, or need ideas for fall break,...

February 25th - 27th, 2022 is designated as Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday across the state of Alabama. Purchases of flashlights, batteries, tarps, plywood, weather radios, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, coolers, and other supplies priced under $60...

I knew that there was a really high chance that our son would have some allergies. Both my husband and I had food intolerances that affected our skin as babies and children and now, we both have seasonal allergies,...

I want to be that mom chasing her child through the yard, the mom hiking through a local state park with a baby on her back, or even just the mom that makes it home at the end of...

“Hello? Did you even hear what I said? Hey! Hello? That’s it, drop your phone and put your hands in the air!” “Huh?” Have you ever gotten the blank stare? Have you ever given it? You know the look, eyes slightly...

I’m what I have dubbed a “first generation southerner.” I have the accent (a little bit) but not the pedigree, the values but not the traditions. One set of grandparents was from New England, the other set from Ohio....

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...

Consider you are out to eat with friends. You go with a group of 8 ladies to have a nice night out. You find yourself laughing at each other’s jokes and enjoying the events of the day. It’s April...