Welcome back to your weekly dose of grace. Are you feeling overwhelmed today? Overworked? Undervalued? Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and no one is there to lighten the load? Are you staring at your calendar and realizing that if you try to fit one more thing in […]

What are some of your favorite Christmas memories from childhood? I’m guessing that if we could all sit, sip on some hot cocoa and share with one another, several of us would mention holiday traditions as some of our fondest memories. Sitting around the fire. Attending Christmas Eve candlelight services. Reading The Night Before Christmas. […]

“White Christmas” December 6, at 7:00 p.m.; December 15, at 2:00 p.m. (sing-along); December 17, at 2:00 p.m.; December 22, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $9; for tickets click here “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” December 7, at 7:00 p.m.; December 16, at 7:00 p.m.; December 18, at 7:00 p.m.; December 21, at 7:00 p.m. […]

Best December holiday events in Birmingham Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the BJCC Concert Hall December 6-7, 2019 Tickets start at $ 66; for tickets click here Zoolight Safari at the Birmingham Zoo December 6-30; 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tickets are free for members and $10 for non-members; for tickets and more info click here

‘Twas the month before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse. The children are nestled all snug in their beds with visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads. Me in my nightgown and hubs with his nightcap have just settled in for a long winter’s nap … […]

Best November holiday events in Birmingham The North Pole Express via the Heart of Dixie Railroad November 15 – December 14 Tickets start at $ 28; for tickets click here The Christmas Show at the Alabama Theater November 19-22; November 30 (show times vary) Tickets start at $ 100+; for tickets click here

This year my mom and I got started talking about traditions. You know, what activities do we want to pass down from generation to generation, especially since there are grandbabies runnin’ around now! We chatted about all the standards: painting/carving pumpkins at Halloween, baking cookies/gingerbread houses at Christmas and present wrapping parties throughout the year […]

Women Crush Wednesday has arrived in Birmingham! Kendra Scott, a popular female-owned and operated fashion lifestyle brand out of Texas, has decided to take a positive spin on the Instagram famous hashtag by honoring women making an impact in their communities each Wednesday this holiday season. Beginning Wednesday, Kendra Scott will recognize a woman each […]

Back to school means back to business for all the mommas out there. With those few extra hours of “me” time during the day, moms have to use their time wisely to keep their families on track and organized. If you are anything like me, I want to make sure I’m up to date on […]

How many of you are members of the “Wash the Load Three-Times-a-Charm Laundry Club?” You know what I mean: You throw a load in the washer. Insanity ensues. You return two days later, discover the old (now damp and slightly smelly) load and wash it again. Repeat previous steps. On the third day, you wash […]

What happened to the days when we could saunter down the aisles of the grocery store without being bombarded with 500 options for each item in the store? Organic. Non-dairy. GMO-free. No artificial flavors. Lite. Fat-free. Gluten-free. Taste-free. My head is spinning. Retailers should start labeling packages with the following disclaimer: “Will need nutritionist to assist […]

Fall is finally here! The temps are dropping, the leaves are falling, the costumes are stocked and Hobby Lobby has all the Christmas stuff out. So, you know what that means: Get your pumpkins out, y’all! Every year, Fall creeps up (even though I’ve been pining away for it for months) and I scramble to […]

My babies have only been back in school for a few weeks and we’ve already had a few brushes with some sick bugs. I’m guessing any mommas out there reading this have dealt with these typical school bugs, frequent colds and maybe even the dreaded pink eye …dun dun dun… Kids tend to pick up sicknesses fairly easily, […]

Momma Manual: Top 10 pediatrician picking pointers Whether you have just learned you’re pregnant, or already have a few youngsters running around, one thing we can all agree on is that picking your child’s pediatrician may be the single most important health-related decision you ever make as a mom. After all, this is the individual […]

Wine lovers rejoice! Homegrown, LLC of Huntsville, is planning an incredible weekend just for you. If you need a mini escape from football craziness and are not quite ready to carve your pumpkin, make sure to reserve September 25-29 on your calendar for some boozy fun at the sixth annual Crush Wine & Food Festival. […]

Let them be little I was rocking my littlest one to sleep this weekend when out-of-the-blue stressful thoughts began savagely invading my somewhat peaceful brain …

Happy Birthday, Alabama! Did you know our great state is celebrating 200 years this December? With so many years of memories, the folks at Alabama200.org are making sure we each take a second to celebrate. The Alabama Bicentennial Commission has spent great time and effort putting together so many opportunities for Alabama’s citizens to celebrate […]

The following is the fourth edition of Mondays for Moms: When messes turn into messages I had some big plans for Saturday, y’all. We’re talkin’ deep cleaning, closet ransacking, pantry purging and even some yard sprucing. Well, I probably don’t need to tell you that those grand intentions got dashed real quick once the little […]

The following is the third edition of Mondays for Moms: Making your way in the margin mommy moments A few weeks ago I was talking with some momma friends about their careers (before mommyhood). I loved listening to them talk about all their achievements and their dreams for the future. What struck me was how […]

“Cheers to Ten Years!” 2019 marks the 10th year that foodies all over the state will flock to Birmingham to live it up on the culinary scene. If you have traveled through the Magic City lately, you likely observed all the brand new restaurants popping up all over town. In fact, many attribute the food […]

The following is the second edition of Mondays for Moms: A mother’s love Years before I had children, I attended a mother-daughter event with my own mom. The speaker encouraged the audience to share with one another how we felt our mother’s love. The moments that followed transformed my views of motherhood in a meaningful […]

For the fifth year in a row, EatMGM is kicking off Friday in Montgomery. Organized by the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitor Bureau, the 10-day restaurant week event, running from August 9-18, boasts 10 days of deals, foodie get-togethers and online contests. Local restaurants are kicking off the week with special deals up […]

Are you bored with date night? Do you end up slouching in the same ‘ole movie theater seat or get stuck ordering the same burger every time you head out for a night on the town? Let’s start a new trend: date night, done right! Today, we are sharing 45 creative date night ideas to […]

Editors note: ‘Mondays for Moms’ is Yellowhammer’s first weekly lifestyle offering. Every Monday, Erin Brown Hollis will bring doses of love, humor, encouragement and empathy to Alabama’s moms. Check back every week for a new post, and be sure to download the Yellowhammer News app on your smartphone and subscribe to Erin’s “Cheers to That” […]