Alabama Symphony Announces Symphony in the Summer
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra invites you to their annual Symphony in the Summer concert series! This series features 3 FREE outdoor concerts at Birmingham’s own Railroad Park. The concerts will feature a range of classical and popular works in a beautiful setting with local food and beverage vendors for your [Read More]
Look Under the Hood Before Booking a Pet-friendly Hotel
Pet parents increasingly want to take their furry family members with them wherever they can. This has led to an uptick in pet travel, whether around town, on business, or across the country. In response to this demand, more hotels are taking steps to accommodate four-legged guests. While there may [Read More]
PARENTS: How to Prepare for College Payday
Many students are finally deciding which college they’ll be heading to in the fall, or even in 2024. However, although students may get accepted to every school they’ve applied for, it’s not always possible financially for them to attend. Here is how parents can know if they can financially afford [Read More]
13 Fun Activities to Check out This Summer
School is out (or almost!), summer is officially here and there’s ample time to get outdoors, explore, and enjoy all the season has to offer. There’s no better place to do it than in and nearby the Magic City. From historic hotspots and picturesque landscapes to hands-on fun and animal [Read More]
Why I Chose a Less Scheduled Summer
When I was in high school, I was involved in more activities than my kids are now. I participated in all different types of extracurriculars like piano lessons, the debate club and the tennis team. My summers were just as busy because I worked 12-hour shifts as a lifeguard. I [Read More]
How To Get Your Kids Started With Pickleball
This fast-paced sport is sweeping the nation, and it’s a perfect way to get your kids moving while having fun. With online guides and sessions at nearby courts, getting started with pickleball has never been easier. In this article, we’ll show you how to get your kids started with pickleball [Read More]
5 Life Lessons Learned at Camp
Life lessons. These are moments where the lightbulb goes off over a child’s head. They understand the concept of two plus two. They see something they can’t un-see or learn something they’ll never forget. Over the last 150-plus years, camp has provided opportunities for children and adults to discover or [Read More]
New Starr Children’s Fund & Children’s of Alabama
One of Alabama’s most beloved sports families, the Starrs, launched a $1 million fundraising campaign during a luncheon on April 18 at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Funds raised will support a pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship for the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s of Alabama that will help [Read More]
Jane – A KIDS FIRST! Movie Review
Jane, a 9-year-old budding environmentalist on a quest to save endangered animals. Using her powerful imagination, Jane takes her best friends David and Greybeard the chimpanzee on epic adventures to help protect wild animals all around the world because, according to her idol Dr. Jane Goodall: “Only if we understand, [Read More]
Be Skin Cancer Aware
In advance of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, Dr. Jeremy Brauer, a NY-based board-certified dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon and founder of Spectrum Skin and Laser, shares below 3 ways to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Self Exam: You should do an at-home skin check-up once a month by checking [Read More]