May is National Foster Care Month is the U.S. The first Tuesday of the month (May 5 for 2020) is recognized as National Foster Care Day. If you’re looking for a way to support foster children and families, check out…
Looking for a reason to smile? From tail wags to balls of fluff, here are 12 local Birmingham pets to follow on Instagram.
The Birmingham Zoo just welcomed some new(born) additions. We’re celebrating by sharing a preview + letting you know how you can support eight animal rights nonprofits in Birmingham today. Check it out!
If you were fortunate enough to know Murray Johnston, you knew that she was incredibly passionate about two things: contemporary quilt making and Bernese Mountain dogs. Chances are, you’ve seen her work and didn’t even know it. Murray Berry Johnston, better…
The Nature Conservancy in Alabama (TNC) has tapped Mitch Reid as its new director.
Kiddos are spending more time than ever at home right now. With many parents working from home, 24/7 attention can be a challenge. Ann Slattery, Director of the Alabama Poison Information Center at Children’s of Alabama, weighed in on how…
Birmingham is filled with fascinating people, and I love that part of my job is to help share their stories with you. Dr. Steven Austad is Distinguished Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Biology at UAB’s College of…
We’ve been cooped up for a while now, and one of the worst parts of that means not getting to fully enjoy the beauty of spring. Birmingham Botanical Gardens is one of the most stunning spots in the state, and…
For the first time in years, social distancing is allowing us to slow down. The pandemic has broken every barrier and shown that we are truly all in this together. It’s the perfect time to reflect and refocus our thoughts…
Our local nonprofits need our help, Birmingham. We’re making it easy. Check back once a week and see who we’re spotlighting—we’ll be adding more nonprofits as the COVID-19 response continues. Learn how you can be a part of important work…
Here is something to do in the morning between 5:00am to 7:00am: Open your window or walk out on your porch Quietly stop. Listen to the hundreds of birds singing a “dawn chorus.”
While it used to be the foundation of most economies, bartering has become fairly outdated in recent decades, particularly in the states. With many incomes slowing down, the practice is gaining traction. Check out the details + learn how to…
Just about the only thing, we CAN do right now is go outside—at least it’s spring. However, not everyone is able to travel to Birmingham’s beautiful state parks in response to COVID-19 precautions. Luckily, they’ve worked hard to bring the…
Our local nonprofits need our help, Birmingham. We’re making it easy. Check back once a week and see who we’re spotlighting—we’ll be adding more nonprofits as the COVID-19 response continues. Learn how you can be a part of important work…
Having a cat or two while working from home can be a bit of a challenge. To make sure your workflow keeps…well…flowing, here are six things I’ve learned about working from home with cats.