Holiday Traditions to Treasure
Holiday traditions are a fun way for families to bond and create fond memories. The traditions you choose are limited only by your imagination in the way you and your family carry them out. The [Read More]
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Seven-Day St. Patrick’s Celebration to be Held in Five Points South March 11-17
The Five Points Alliance (FPA) is pleased to announce the dates and event schedule for the Five Point South St. Patrick’s Celebration, Birmingham’s premier and most historic celebration of the Irish holiday. From Monday, March 11 [Read More]
“Alabama Justice: The Cases and Faces That Changed a Nation” Exhibition at Vulcan Park and Museum
A new exhibition commissioned by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission will make its Birmingham debut at Vulcan Park and Museum’s Linn-Henley Gallery, February 15 – May 9. This exhibit tells the stories of eight landmark Alabama-based [Read More]
Simplify Your Morning Routine to Get More Out of Your Day
Some people wake up each morning refreshed, bright-eyed and ready to take on the day. Others slap the snooze button repeatedly, and drag themselves begrudgingly from a cocoon of blankets. Whether you embrace the morning [Read More]
5 Easy Ways to Say “I Love You”
If gift-giving isn’t your strong suit, occasions like Valentine’s Day are likely to bring on stress and worry, but procrastinating will only serve to elevate your unease. Follow these steps to simplify your shopping, [Read More]
Nearly 5,000 Children Ran in the 2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Mercedes-Benz Marathon
According to the Centers for Disease Control, childhood obesity now affects 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the United States. “We are proud to support events like the Kids Mercedes-Benz Marathon,” says Koko Mackin, [Read More]
Children’s of Alabama is Hosting an Adoption Bootcamp February 23 in Pelham
The UAB International Adoption Center (IAC) at Children’s of Alabama will be hosting an adoption bootcamp on Saturday, February 23, at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church (5080 Cahaba Valley Trace in Pelham, 35242). This event is typically [Read More]
The Roll That Love Built
The Roll That Love Built is a a charity sushi roll that has shrimp tempura & kani inside and is topped with tuna, hamachi, sweet eel sauce, Japanese mayo & tobiko. A percentage of proceeds [Read More]
Help Pets Ward Off Winter Risks With These Simple Tips
When temperatures drop, humans know to bundle up, and avoid excess time outdoors. The same approach should be taken when it comes to pets. They may be covered by cozy fur coats but not all [Read More]
Begin the New Year Hugging More and Stressing Less
Whether circumstances are good or bad, exciting or stressful, there are several simple ways to improve emotional and mental fitness. For example, sharing a hug with a loved one has been found to boost immune [Read More]