Love is in the Air – Every Day!
Chocolates? Roses? Been there, done that. Everyone wants to make sure the special someone in their life knows how much they care. Here are some easy and fun ways to prove that he or she [Read More]
Article Category: Holidays
Tips to Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests
From loading up on pumpkin-scented candles to leaving out clean towels and upgrading that old air mattress to a real bed, it’s important to help loved ones relax when they’re away from home. Make the [Read More]
5 Money Moves to Make Before the End of 2017
Before December 31, 2017, you need to make sure you’ve done everything you can to maximize your retirement savings and minimize the taxes you’ll pay in 2018. You’ve probably allowed this area to go on [Read More]
Spread Holiday Cheer By Helping Those in Need
The holidays have finally arrived. The time of year when families come together and shoppers flock to their computers for the latest sales and most popular gifts. During this chaos and excitement, it is easy [Read More]
Scouting for Food Community Food Drive Donates Over 6,000 Pounds of Food to Local Food Banks
Over 900 Girl Scouts from the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama “scouted” for food donations to fill community food banks across two-thirds of the state. Because of the Girl Scouts involvement in the Scouting for [Read More]
Party Planning Makes Turning Two a Barnyard Blast
As I began planning for my twin daughters’ second birthday, I became afraid of another hilarious and relatable “Pinterest Fail.” We’ve all seen them on social media, and I didn’t want our party to be [Read More]
5 Great Gift Ideas for Your Child’s Teacher
Raise your hand if you have ever gifted a teacher with an apple or a Christmas ornament saying something along the lines of “Number 1 Teacher.” You raised your hand, didn’t you? As a society [Read More]
Several Birmingham Area Restaurants Offer Christmas Dinner Fare
You’ve bedecked the tree. Bought and wrapped gifts. Helped with classroom parties. Mailed cards. Now, ready or not, the holidays are upon you. But wait – what in the world will you feed your family [Read More]
UAB’s Hospital to Host Veteran’s Day Celebrations and Ceremonies on Friday, November 10th
The hospital at UAB has recently created a new affinity group, VAMFF, which stands for Veterans, Active Military, Family and Friends. VAMFF is dedicated to providing camaraderie, support and assistance to meet the specific needs [Read More]
Budgeting for November
In November, we travel and we eat. We shop for Christmas gifts, and we eat some more. With that in mind, here are some budget items to be ready for in November: Cookware Are you [Read More]