Looking to get your Christmas tree this weekend? Most people put up their Christmas trees either Thanksgiving weekend or the first weekend of December. There are several Christmas tree farms in Alabama offering choose-and-cut experiences and fresh-cut evergreens. In addition to the fun of picking out your tree, many of the farms also offer festive […]

Play a round of 18 with the family over Thanksgiving weekend — but we’re not talking about golf. Selwood Farm is a family-owned hunting preserve in Alpine, Alabama that holds bragging rights for opening the state’s first sporting clay course in 1990. Thanksgiving weekend is a busy one for Selwood Farm (they’re closed on Thanksgiving […]

Thanksgiving might look a little different for people this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving at home instead of with relatives or having a virtual Thanksgiving, why not take the stress of cooking off your plate? Here are 20 restaurants that are offering Thanksgiving takeout in Alabama. You might not even […]

Alabama’s favorite Instagram account is giving away a weekend for two in Birmingham! With over a $600 value, the package includes a two night stay at the premiere Elyton Hotel (@elytonhotelbirmingham); dinner for two at Le Fresca (@lefresca); brunch for two at The Yard (@theyardbirmingham); and dinner for two at East West (@eastwestbham). To enter, […]

2020 has been a difficult year for restaurants, but that hasn’t stopped several new ones from opening up in the Magic City. Here are 10 new restaurants and eateries to try that have opened in Birmingham this year, from fine dining to casual burger joints to global cuisine. Most are offering takeout, curbside delivery, and […]

Learning about the democratic process is important, even at a young age. Because of this, Milo’s Hamburgers has teamed up with local schools to educate children on how voting works. The initiative, called Milo’s Civics, is a fun, nonpolitical, interactive program going on through the month of November. The 30-minute program, which can be in-person […]

At a new art exhibit in Decatur, you’ll see art made from discarded items — including thread spools, pill bottles, tin cans, bird nests, and more — arranged in a beautiful and organic way. Trace Barnett, a lifestyle blogger, author, and TV personality, is turning trash into treasure at his debut art exhibit at the […]

Did you know you can order free pizza to be delivered to your polling place while you’re waiting to vote today? If there’s a long line at your polling place and you’re starting to get a little hungry, there’s an organization called Pizza to the Polls that’s delivering free pizzas to voters, volunteers, journalists, and […]

The fall foliage in Alabama is starting to peak this week in North Alabama and next week in central Alabama. Our state tends to get a later leaf peak, with colors at their best end of October through the first two weeks of November. With cooler temperatures and some sunny days ahead, it’s the perfect […]

Autumn is upon us and so is fall beer season. This is the time that Alabama breweries get creative with their seasonal beers, incorporating favorite fall flavors of pumpkin spice, maple, and apple. From Oktoberfest styles perfect for sippin’ outside to darker brews guaranteed to warm you up, here are 10 Alabama fall beers you […]

A small, minority-owned business in rural southwest Alabama is producing big solutions for some of the state’s largest companies. Muskogee Technology (MT) in Atmore manufactures goods and provides services for businesses in aerospace, industrial and agricultural industries. MT President and CEO Westly Woodruff said industry leaders such as Airbus, Boeing, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, GKN Aerospace, Alabama Power, SIEMENS, Hiller Companies and Sikorsky trust MT to deliver solutions […]

In an interview that originally aired on Tuesday, Galu Tagovailoa revealed the dramatic moments surrounding his eldest son, Tua, declaring for April’s NFL Draft. Speaking with WBRC’s Christina Chambers, Galu also – not for the first time by any stretch – gave a powerful testimony about his and his family’s faith in God. Galu described […]

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 […]