Family Fun Night with Mickey Mouse
August 27, 2010 by admin
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Now that our lives are settling down and everyone seems to be on a schedule again, we have started implementing “Family Fun Night” again. At least one night a month, we eat dinner together and/or watch a movie or play a game together. This month (well, the first of September) we are going to be [...]
New Kid’s Menu at Jim ‘N Nicks
August 26, 2010 by admin
Filed under Eat Local, Local Restaurants, Places to Eat, Recent Posts
One of our FAVORITE places to eat out is Jim ‘N Nicks. So when I heard about their NEW Kid’s Menu, I was super excited. Here are the details: Look mom no freezers! Scratch-made drive-thru! As always, Jim ‘N Nick’s does not have freezers so every item is cooked from scratch every day and that [...]
After School Snacks
August 25, 2010 by admin
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As a kid (and teenager), I was never one to eat a whole lot. I usually ate once, maybe twice, a day. My brothers on the other hand, they eat ate all the time. I remember them coming in from school and raiding the pantry, only to have dinner 2-3 hours later. Now that I [...]
Polar Express-Tickets Now On Sale!
August 24, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured, Local Events, Recent Posts, Things to Do
Don’t make the same mistake that I did last year!!! Get your tickets now for this year’s Polar Express at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera. All aboard! Next stop – the North Pole! Join us for a magical trip inspired by the award winning book by Chris Van Allsburg and the Warner [...]
Six with Syx
August 20, 2010 by admin
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Welcome to Six with Syx. These are 6 of my favorite deals this week! Hopefully you’ll find something you like. 1. Gymboree Circle Of Friends Discount – This deal started yesterday and runs until the 22nd. Take an Extra 30% off Everything at Gymboree with the code GYMCIRCLE! It’s also Gymbucks Earning time which means [...]
Jenney McAnnally Photography Winner
August 18, 2010 by admin
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According to Random.org, the winning comment in the JM Photography Giveaway is……… Lori Davis says: This is great and we are way overdue for pics!! I wanna win:) Congratulations Lori! Be on the lookout for an email from either us or Jenney.
Six with Syx
August 13, 2010 by admin
Filed under Articles, Featured, Recent Posts, Ways to Save $$
Each week our friend Holly from iGoBoGo.com is going to be giving us the Top 6 deals of the Week. And as you can see, we’ve titled it “Six with Syx”. Here’s this week’s: Back to School is the theme this week with great deals on Lunchboxes, Backpacks, Lunchables & More. Check out my favorite [...]
Mamas4Mamas Tweetup– Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
August 5, 2010 by admin
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TravelingMamas.com, ChicShopperChick.com, and BiteandBooze.com are celebrating not only the birthdays of the three sites’ founders (@Cajun_Mama, @ErikaLehmann, and @BiteandBooze), but life along the Gulf Coast. They are hosting a tweetup in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to encourage travel to this oil spill affected destination and to raise funds for non-profits who are suffering due to the strain this disaster [...]
Jenney McAnnally Photography Giveaway
August 5, 2010 by admin
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Jenney McAnnally is a school teacher turned stay at home mom turned professional photographer. She loves being with children and capturing their true personality in a photograph. The playfulness of childhood should be enjoyed and remembered and a location shoot with JMP is the perfect way to do that. She offers prints of all sizes as well [...]
Magic City Happenings-Week of Aug. 1st
August 1, 2010 by admin
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Quick Question- Where did Summer go? Seems like just yesterday we were gearing up for the end of school and now we are only 11 days away from the 1st Day of School! Of course, if I’m being honest with you, I’m ready for school to start back. This has been one busy summer and [...]









