In the summer of 1992, Shania Twain released a music video that would change my life. The #1 video, “What Made You Say That,” featuring a young Shania Twain was daily viewed by me and my friends at the condominium on the Texas coast where we worked. We had a master key, a list of […] The post Just for Dads ~ August 2020 appeared first on Bham Family Magazine ..read more

The meteoric growth of a Shelby County city has led to an effort to revitalize its historic downtown. The post Hometown focus: Calera’s Main Street revival appeared first on Bham Family Magazine ..read more

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Mt. Vernon UMC in Gardendale is helping meet the local need for diapers. The post Sharing hope, one bundle at a time appeared first on Bham Family Magazine ..read more

by Julia Sayers, food columnist Chill out at six of the area’s best places to enjoy ice cream with your family. Summer in Birmingham is hot, but there’s nothing like a cold treat to make the heat slightly more tolerable. Here are our recommendations of six places that will satisfy your ice cream cravings. Bendy’s […] The post I scream, you scream appeared first on Bham Family Magazine ..read more

Make the short drive to Memphis, and discover a place the entire family will love. As the pandemic puts a pause on big summer vacation plans, many parents are seeking out easy drive trips that are fun for the whole family. While heading for the beach surely tops our lists, how about opting for a […] The post Glamp and get outdoors at Big Cypress Lodge appeared first on Bham Family Magazine ..read more

According to the dictionary, the adjective “estranged” means a loss of affection, a turning away from someone. The word “strange” within it seems to suggest an alienation of affection—that a loving relationship has not only soured but also turned distant and even somewhat hostile. My father recently passed away. Neither I nor my two siblings […] The post Just for Dads ~ July 2020 appeared first on Bham Family Magazine ..read more

We asked a local financial advisor for his take on how you can take control of your finances during tough times. The post Family finances: July 2020 issue appeared first on Bham Family Magazine ..read more

The Mar Farm in Pelham grew from one family’s quest for clean eating and wellness. by Jeana Durst, content director, JBMC Mediaphotos courtesy of Debbie Mar There are turning points in life—times that grab us, shake us up, and deposit us on the other side, forever changed and ready for a new beginning. It’s just […] The post Life on the Mountain appeared first on Bham Family Magazine ..read more

The Shelby County Chamber announces their annual education award recipients. The post Shelby County Chamber announces student and teacher award winners appeared first on Bham Family Magazine ..read more