Laurie Stroud
Gift Ideas for the Active Person
Christmas Gift Guide 2024 For the active person in your family, Trak Shak has you covered. Find a wide selection of winter apparel for both men and women including styles from Nike, Brooks, and CEP. And of course, Trak Shak’s specialty is shoes. To ensure you get the right size shoe gift, Trak Shak keeps …
Boo, Boogie, & Bones: Puppies Looking for Their Forever Homes
The Family Pet We are often asked, “Where do you find your rescues?” Well, the short answer is, everywhere! We find strays, we get phone calls from concerned citizens, we take in owner surrenders from families who’ve run out of options, we answer requests from overcrowded shelters, and we assist law enforcement when they call. …
Senior Focused Primary Care: VIPcare
Healthy Living At VIPcare, patients receive specialized care built just for them. With two locations in the Birmingham area located in Center Point and 5 Points West, the VIPcare team specializes in primary care for Medicare Advantage members. Comprehensive in-house services include routine physicals and checkups, care coordination, lab work and diagnostics, diabetes management, wellness …
Jingle All the Way Reader Give-A-Ways Continue!
Publisher’s Note Merry Christmas to You- Our Readers! As we celebrate the season, all of us at Birmingham Christian Family wanted to do something special for readers like you who read and spread Good News with your family and friends each month- either sharing a print issue or reading and sharing one of our articles …
Top 10 Gifts for the Outdoor Lover!
The Great Outdoors presented by: Mark’s Outdoors Struggling with what to buy for your friend or family member that loves the outdoors? The staff at Mark’s Outdoors is ready to help! Here’s a look at items on their Top Ten List, specially priced for the Christmas season. 1. Survival Backpack $40 2. Fenix Flashlight $90 3. …
The Importance of Exploring Mental Health
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner COMPACT, www.compact2020.com What is mental health? Mental health refers to a wide variety of mental health conditions or disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Some examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders and addictive behaviors. Many people have mental health concerns from time to …
Celebrate Christmas at Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt
Are We There Yet? Immerse yourself in a German winter wonderland at Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt. Every Thursday to Sunday, from November 21 to December 23, 2024 indulge in rich flavors of traditional German Christkindlmarkt Cuisine. Experience ice skating, carousel rides, cherished moments with Santa and more. The beloved Christmas market, with origins tracing back to late …
Go to Delicious Recipes for the Holidays from BCF Chefs!
Special Feature Looking for that special dish or main dish for your next holiday gathering? Our Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) recipe contributors have you covered from side dish to main dish to dessert! DESSERT When it comes to dessert, a fan favorite for any family gathering is the tried and true banana pudding recipe from …
Sportsmanship Kicks Off Success: Briarwood’s Coach Fred Yancey
Education Extra Coach Fred Yancey’s win percentage as a high school head coach was an exceptional 74.5%. Yancey coached the Lions at Briarwood Christian High School for twenty-nine seasons and his record ranks fourth in the state for wins at a single school. In September, I sat down with the Coach at his home in …
How to Identify a Foundation Repair Problem
Our House Do you think you have a foundation issue? As a homeowner, this can be very alarming. You may ask yourself, “What should I do?” or “What could be causing this?” Read on for answers to these questions. 3 Common Causes of Foundation Issues 1. Settling. Houses settle naturally with the weight of the …
