Today is the Fourth of July, Independence Day, the day we take a break from the daily grind to celebrate the fact that we live in a free and democratic society, in the greatest nation on Earth, the United States of America. I know the norm for the Fourth is barbeques, fireworks, swimming, and vacati...

My boys and I just got back from Gulf Shores last Monday. My husband stayed at home and enjoyed his break from our everyday pulling him from one place to another. I think he enjoyed his mini vacation as much as we did. While we were at the beach, a few things I think parents should be aware of happ...

My 4-year old daughter had two big events in her life the past couple of days. The first being that we FINALLY got her into a real big-kid bed. Yep, it's been 1 year and 2 months since I originally told her that she was getting a big girl bed. My goal was May of last year but that went out the windo...

Everyone's got one. (At least I hope I'm not the only one.) One of those moments when you realize you've done something so incredibly stupid you want to crawl under a rock and stay there. One of the moments where, if someone didn't know you caught a glimpse of your life right then, they would swear...

When I think of the 4th of July, I always think of fireworks. I am originally from a very small town in Tennessee and I have very fond memories of my family getting in the car and driving to South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, for the best selection of fireworks. My brother and I always got a little "mad m...

This is a first for me - posting a blog. I am excited about sharing a "Hot Topic" on Bama Moms, but a bit overwhelmed at the thought that anyone would read or care. As time goes on, hopefully something of what I share will be "food for thought" or an opportunity for knowledge gained. I have been...

During a recent visit to the homes of my parents and my parents-in-law, I had to chuckle at how organized things are. Both of their homes stay in good order, even if a little dusty in spots. Cabinets are orderly, even if a little cluttered around the edges. Closets are the exception: They all have w...

It's tough...huh!? Some days I'm left standing in my kitchen, dust cloud settling around me, wondering how I got there. It's everyday events like shuttling to and from school, ball practices, extracurricular activities, housework/maintenance, pets, laundry and add a job (for those that have one) tha...

Everyone is afraid of something or other - whether it is a fear of creepy, crawly things of heights, speaking in public or any number of other things that send shivers up our spines and send our eyes and mouths agape. Personally, my big fear is bees. It's the only fear I've never been able to cont...

When I was 28 years old and had no prospects of getting married, I knew I wanted to have children someday (though that hope was fading). I came from a big family, and I thought having a big family myself would be fun, but I never knew that children could help complete me as an individual. God had...

Everyday should be a day where we can all be proud of our kids. But for today's Hot Topic, I want to hear what has made you so proud of your kid(s) lately! For me, I was most recently proud of my son when he decided it was a cooler idea to use the potty at home than the $12 per pack of Pull-ups we...

Call Nancy Drew! I've got a case for her. Ever since I weaned Maya a few weeks ago I've noticed a disturbing trend - my boobs are deflating! I was always small anyway, and never minded before but this is getting ridiculous. Now, I knew some minor sagging was to be expected, and just went with the...