Thrifting with Kids
My teenage daughter said the magic words to me after mentioning she needed an outfit to wear to the drama club end-of-the-year event. “Let’s try Goodwill first,” she said, and I had to suppress the [Read More]
Article Category: Family Values
Children’s Charity Birthday Parties
At a time when parents are pulling out all the stops for their children’s birthday parties, some families are hosting hooplas to give gifts away. Children’s charity birthday parties are an emerging concept that encourages [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]
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]
Local Catholic School to Host a Sensory-Friendly Mass for Community
Prince of Peace (POP) will hold a sensory-friendly Mass in their main sanctuary on Saturday, February 16 at 5 pm dedicated to those with special needs and their families, caregivers, teachers and friends. The Mass [Read More]
The Birmingham Museum of Art Traces Depictions of Jesus through Art History
The Birmingham Museum of Art is pleased to present an exhibition that considers the wide-ranging representation of one of art history’s most pervasive subjects, Jesus. Drawn largely from the Museum’s permanent collection, Embodying Faith: Imagining [Read More]
7 Impactful Tips to Prevent Home Fires This Holiday Season
According to the United States Fire Administration, two of five home-decoration fires are caused by unattended candles, and one in four Christmas tree fires is caused by home electrical problems. “Practicing winter holiday safety is [Read More]
Area School Participates in Annual Coat Drive for Local Children
The Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 11537 purchased 72 coats and donated them to several charitable organizations in the Birmingham area. It’s all a part of the national program called Coats for Kids, and the [Read More]