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Great Movies during Black History Month
Great things happen in February. Family birthdays, Valentine’s Day and all month long, it’s Black History Month. Our government will have events all month long, but
Punxsutawney Phil vs. Birmingham Bill
In Pennsylvania, Phil saw his shadow. In Alabama, after a snow storm stopped the city in its tracks, Birmingham Bill at the Birmingham Zoo, didn’t see his
NFL Super Bowl XLVIII
This post is dedicated to my hubby. I think I remember him. He’s the guy I see wandering from his man cave to the kitchen
Fashion Friday: Closet Cleanse
On my last meeting with Southern Femmes’ Megan LaRussa, we spent 3 hours doing a closet cleanse. There was no kale or green tea involved,
Birmingham, AL: True Survivors
The last two days have been filled with peril, chaos and mayhem as citizens struggled to just drive home from work, school or doctors’ appointments.
Fashion Friday: Fashion Board
Are you bored with your fashion style? Then I have an exercise for you that will liven up your style and give you confidence in
Advice from a Southern Mama
Advice from a Southern Mama in Alabama Please enjoy this fun guest post from Leslie Anne Tarabella from Fairhope, AL. And since this post was
Riverchase Home
Rave Redux Decorating Services is the name of my company. My specialty is using what the client already has to make their home all they
Distinguished Young Women of Alabama
This past weekend was the Distinguished Young Women of Alabama “pageant”. This scholarship program is one of the oldest in the nation and has been
Fashion Friday: M & F Casuals
On this Fashion Friday, I will share with you one of my favorite places to shop in Fairhope, AL. It is also one of
Searching for the Perfect Job
A family member has been searching for a job for the past 4 1/2 months. It is a crazy process from what I went through
Running Wild through the Streets of Fairhope
Tonight, I actually lost it. Yes, the white coats are searching and unfortunately, they will have no trouble finding me. I went running wild through
Cooking for Two: Winter Meals
Menu planning can be a daunting task. How do you plan to cook for two with recipes that serve 6-8? To begin with, I always
A Home with a Name Contest
Driving along the coast in Point Clear, AL, you see that most estates have a given name that describes the dreams of the owner or
Fashion Friday: Southern Femme
Ladies, you are going to LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my future Fashion Friday posts. I have met the Birmingham version of “Stacy London” of What Not
The Friendships of Women
Some of the best gifts that I received for Christmas this year, were renewed friendships with several old time gal-pals. I’ve heard and believed for
Fragrances for the Home
I really prefer that my house NOT smell like the dog just drug her butt across the carpet, soooo. I am in constant search of
Auburn, AL – All We Do is Win
Chris Brymer is the son of one my dearest friends of all time. He is also a great writer and huge fan of AU football,
Fashion Friday: Jade, A New Gem in Town
A New Gem in Town There’s a new gem in town and I can’t wait to share it with you. Notice it’s spelled g-e-m and
January White Sales
It’s that time of year again. The next few months will be cold, damp and dreary so what better way to start the new year
Declutter
You are all in for a treat today. I went to school with June Harper Mathews. She is a kind, cheerful and very funny lady
Be Sure to Read the Instructions
On Christmas morning we all rip into our gifts and are sometimes so excited that we can’t wait to use our new appliances. As this
The Spirit of Surprise
The presents are unwrapped and put away. The gifts were chosen for our loved ones and the stockings were hung by the chimney with care. Even
Planning Ahead for the 2014 Balm of Gilead
In 2006 we rang in the New Year from Hollywood Studios in Disney World. It was one of our very favorite vacations, but, when I